OCOM 609 - Medical Knowledge: Respiratory

• develop an understanding of the normal structure and function of the respiratory system;
• develop an understanding of the thorax and the interrelatedness of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
• explore the abnormalities and malfunctions of the respiratory system that result in the loss of homeostasis and health;
• develop a clinical reasoning strategy to approach the differential diagnosis of conditions that present clinically as cough and dyspnea;
• refine clinical skills of patient interviewing and physical examination as they relate to patients who present with respiratory problems; and
• expand skills in developing clinical management plans for patients who present with respiratory problems.