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Pathophysiology Course

What will I learn?

Take a deep dive into the Pathophysiology Course designed for autopsy professionals, where you'll explore the ins and outs of atherosclerosis. Understand what causes it, the things that make it more likely to happen, and how common it is. You'll also look at what you find in autopsies by linking the patient's medical history with what you see under the microscope and with the naked eye. Get a good understanding of what's happening at the cell and molecule level when plaques form, what macrophages do, and how genes play a role. See how the disease process affects the body and learn about problems with the lining of blood vessels, build-up of fats, and inflammation. Improve your knowledge of diseases that affect the heart arteries, brain arteries, and arteries in the legs and arms. Think about why understanding disease processes is important in medical practice and for future research.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Learn at your own pace, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills as listed below

Analyze what causes atherosclerosis: Spot the things that make it more likely and how common it is.

Examine what you find in autopsies: Link the patient's medical history with the disease.

Understand how plaques form: Look at the cell and molecule level.

Assess how the disease affects the body: See how the disease process impacts different organ systems.

Evaluate how this helps with treatment: Use what you've learned to understand medical practice.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.

  • Choose your starting chapter
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Alter the total course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.