Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Osteopathic Medicine Catalog for 2009 - 2011
OHIO University Osteopathic Medicine Catalog for 2009 - 2011
[Archived Catalog]
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OCOM 708 - Medical Knowledge: Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat (EENT)
The EENT course is divided into four modules: red eye, vision loss, hearing loss, and upper respiratory complaints. Students will be introduced to the medical disciplines of ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology. The biomedical disciplines of anatomy, microanatomy, physiology and immunology as they pertain to the head and neck will be examined, providing the foundation for pertinent clinical sciences. The student will also be introduced to the physical examination of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to explain and understand the following core concepts: functional anatomy of head and neck tissues; normal development and embryopathies of the head and neck; visual function; auditory function; vestibular function; chemosensation; mastication and deglutition; diseases of the ear, nose, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx; and diseases which cause a red eye or lead to a loss of vision.
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