Build on the knowledge acquired with Pathology 1 with this advanced course which further develops the fundamentals of common disease processes. This course is designed for Medical Laboratory Technologists preparing for cross-training in Pathology, or practicing Technologists who require a refresher in Pathology.

Topics covered include:

• The pathology of most major organ systems:
  • Respiratory
  • Urinary/male reproductive
  • Cardiovascular/lymphatics
  • Central nervous
  • Skin dermatopathology
  • Breast
  • Endocrine
  • Head and neck
  • Gastrointestinal/alimentary tract systems
• Disturbances of blood flow
• Degenerative disorders

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Heart, Pericardium and Vessels
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the most common non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions in the Respiratory System
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid systems
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Gastrointestinal System
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Accessory organs to digestion
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the most common non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions in the Urinary System
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the most common non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions in the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Endocrine System
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Nervous System
• Describe the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, and pathology of the Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems