Pathophysiology Course
What will I learn?
Join this Pathophysiology Course specifically designed for autopsy professionals. You'll delve deep into the complexities of atherosclerosis (that is, hardening of the arteries). You will understand the reasons it happens, what puts people at risk, and how common it is in Kenya. We'll look at what we find during autopsies, linking it to the patient's medical history, what we see under the microscope, and the overall appearance of the affected tissues. You'll get a good understanding of what happens inside cells and at a molecular level when plaques (fatty deposits) form, the role of macrophages (immune cells), and how genetics plays a part. You'll connect these disease processes to what happens to patients in the hospital. You will learn about how the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium) malfunctions, how fat builds up, and how inflammation makes things worse. You will gain advanced knowledge on diseases affecting the heart (coronary artery disease), the brain (cerebrovascular disease), and the limbs (peripheral artery disease). Lastly, we'll think about why understanding pathophysiology is crucial in medicine and for future research.
Apoia's Unique Benefits
Develop skills
Enhance your practical skills listed below
Analyze the causes of atherosclerosis: Identify risk factors and how common it is.
Examine autopsy findings: Connect patient history to what we see in the lab.
Understand how plaques form: Explore what happens at a cellular and molecular level.
Assess what happens to patients: Connect the disease processes to how it affects different body systems.
Evaluate how this knowledge impacts treatment: Apply what you learn to medical practice.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.