Pathophysiology

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
AA-03-01	Define pathophysiology as the science of disease processes within the human body.
	Identify and describe pathophysiological processes:
AA-03-02	etiology (cause of disease)
AA-03-03	pathophysiology (disease process)
AA-03-04	manifestations (signs and symptoms)
AA-03-05	complications
AA-03-06	chronic versus acute conditions / disorders
AA-03-07	Describe common health problems for all body systems.
AA-03-08	Identify the etiology, pathophysiology, and common complications of common health problems.
	Describe common body responses to disease:
AA-03-09	cellular / tissue / organ / system level
AA-03-10	immunity
AA-03-11	inflammation
AA-03-12	stress
AA-03-13	carcinogenesis
AA-03-14	genetic
AA-03-15	psychological
AA-03-16	Describe the processes of inflammation, infection, and healing.
	Explain the common types of trauma:
AA-03-17	fractures
AA-03-18	haemorrhage
AA-03-19	shock
AA-03-20	burns
AA-03-21	neurological
AA-03-22	respiratory
AA-03-23	psychological
AA-03-24	surgical
AA-03-25	multisystem failure
AA-03-26	Describe the etiology and medical treatment of common mental disorders.
AA-03-27	Describe the common referral agencies and resources for mental health.
AA-03-28	Explain common medical management in relation to pharmacology, surgery, anaesthesia, and treatments.
AA-03-29	Apply the nursing process to the care of clients with common health problems.