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Pathophysiology for Allied Health
UndergraduateUND-PHTY10072026
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 12 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 20 July 2026
- Price from
- $2,400
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Pathophysiology for Allied Health
About this subject
On completion of this subject students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Describe normal cell/tissue physiology and the changes seen with cell injury/disease .
2. Explain the physiologic effect of acute and chronic inflammation at a tissue, organ and systemic level.
3. Relate the inflammatory process to tissue repair, scarring and organ/system function .
4. Recognise and discuss clinical consequences of a range of pathological processes occurring in varied tissues/organs/systems.
5. Describe basic principles behind pharmacologic management of common selected pathological presentations.
- Inflammation and Immunity - Cell Injury, Adaption and Death
- Chronic Inflammation, destruction and repair
- Soft tissue healing (muscle, ligament, tendinopathy)
- Bone Healing and Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis
- Respiratory Conditions - Major restrictive and obstructive conditions
- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology – Atherosclerosis
- Cardiovascular pathophysiology - Hypertension, MI, Heart Failure, Kidneys, RAAS
- Diabetes and Metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis
- Neoplasia
- Common Neurological conditions
- Mental health, depression, anxiety, stress
This subject builds upon the foundational concepts of cell/tissue physiology, pathology, injury, tissue healing and repair. It provides students with detailed knowledge of the patho-physiological responses underlying various conditions commonly encountered by physiotherapists. Areas addressed will include the constructs of cell injury/disease; inflammation; bony trauma and joint pathology; infection and infectious diseases; pulmonary and circulatory disturbances; metabolic disease; neoplasia and pathological basis of mental illness. It also provides students with an introduction to mechanisms of action of selected pharmacological interventions in injury and disease.
Pathophysiology is a common core subject in many health science-related degrees and provides students with an understanding of the mechanisms underlying injury, illness, and disease. This first-year level subject examines how the body responds to a range of pathological conditions and introduces concepts relevant to clinical and allied health practice.
This subject offers a flexible way to expand your knowledge in a specialised area of health science, refresh existing skills, or explore new study and career pathways without the commitment of a full degree program. It can be studied as a standalone subject for professional development, personal interest, or to support future study goals.
This subject may also assist applicants seeking to satisfy prerequisite study requirements for entry into the University of Notre Dame Australia Master of Physiotherapy program.
Delivered fully online, the course is designed to fit around work and personal commitments, with access to digital learning resources, interactive study materials, and online academic support throughout the study period.
- Online via video camera, patient education simulation (20%)
- Online, timed exam, open book, administered in Cadmus (30%)
- Final Exam, online in lockdown browser (50%)
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- 0.125 EFTSL
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