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Apr 17, 2026
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MAP 556 - Human Body in Health & Disease II-A
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2026
2.5 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 37.5
Course Description:
This course explores the anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of the structural organization of the human body by body system. The normal functions and major organs of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive and endocrine body systems are reviewed. Common pathology related to each system is identified, including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities. The medical assistant’s role in assisting with exams, assessments, and procedures is identified relevant to each body system. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions. This course is the second course of a three-semester sequence.
Prerequisites: MAP 542 Human Body in Health & Disease I
Mode(s) of Instruction: Online
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehend the structure and function of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.
- Comprehend the structure and function of the lymphatic system in health and disease.
- Comprehend the structure and function of the digestive system in health and disease.
- Comprehend the structure and function of the endocrine system in health and disease.
Course Objectives:
Unit 1: Cardiovascular System
- Identify major organs in the cardiovascular system.
- Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the cardiovascular system.
- Identify the normal function of the cardiovascular system.
- Identify the structure and function of the cardiovascular system across the life span.
- Identify common pathology related to the cardiovascular system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
- Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the cardiovascular system.
- Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system.
Unit 2: Lymphatic System
- Identify major organs in the lymphatic system.
- Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the lymphatic system.
- Identify the normal function of the lymphatic system.
- Identify the structure and function of the lymphatic system across the life span.
- Identify common pathology related to the lymphatic system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
- Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the lymphatic system.
- Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the lymphatic system.
Unit 3: Digestive System
- Identify major organs in the digestive system.
- Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the digestive system.
- Identify the normal function of the digestive system.
- Identify the structure and function of the digestive system across the life span.
- Identify common pathology related to the digestive system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
- Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the digestive system.
- Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the digestive system.
Unit 4: Endocrine System
- Identify major organs in the endocrine system.
- Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the endocrine system.
- Identify the normal function of the endocrine system.
- Identify the structure and function of the endocrine system across the life span.
- Identify common pathology related to the endocrine system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
- Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the endocrine system.
- Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the endocrine system.
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