PHYT 8801 - Clinical Pathology 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41856,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Erin Shilling
Email: eashilling@ysu.edu
Annie Tapp
Email: aqtapp@ysu.edu
Course Description
8801. Clinical Pathology 2. Study human disease processes and tissue injury and their effect on body structure and function. Learn relationships between pathology and clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic imaging techniques, histological findings, etiology, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Goodman and Fuller's Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 5th ed. | Goodman CC, Fuller KS | |
| Optional | Goodman and Snyder's Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 7th ed. | Heick J, Lazaro RT, eds. | |
| Required | Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist. 2nd ed. | Jobst EE, Panus PC, Kruidering-Hall M. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Course Introduction, Syllabus Review Medical Screening and Differential Dx | ||
| Thu | 9/3 | Pathology Chapter 8: Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Due: Medbridge Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogens Webinars (28 minutes) |
| Thu | 9/10 | Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist Chapters 1-3 | Pharmacology | Quiz: Infectious Disease Due: Medbridge Pharmacology for Acute Rehabilitation Webinar (75 min) |
| Thu | 9/17 | Pathology Chapter 10: The Integumentary System | Integumentary System | Quiz: Pharmacology Due: Integumentary Worksheet |
| Thu | 9/24 | Pathology Chapter 9: Oncology and Chapter 14: Hematologic System | Oncology and Hematologic System | Quiz: Integumentary Due: Oncology and Hematology Worksheet |
| Thu | 10/1 | Pathology Chapter 11: Endocrine and Metabolic Systems Differential Diagnosis Chapter 12 | Endocrine and Metabolic Systems | Quiz: Oncology and Hematology Due: Endocrine and Metabolic Worksheet; Fact Sheets (Friday 10/2 at 8pm) |
| Thu | 10/8 | Exam Review | Quiz: Endocrine and Metabolic | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Pathology Chapter 39: The Peripheral Nervous System | Peripheral Nervous System Disorders | Due: Peripheral Nervous System Worksheet |
| Thu | 10/29 | Pathology Chapter 31: Degenerative Diseases of the CNS | Neurodegenerative Disorders | Quiz: Peripheral Nervous System Due: Degenerative Diseases Worksheet |
| Thu | 11/5 | Pathology Chapter 32: Stroke, Chapter 33: TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke | Quiz: Degenerative Diseases Due: TBI and Stroke Worksheet |
| Thu | 11/12 | Differential Diagnosis Chapter 15 Pathology Chapter 37: Headache | Headache | Quiz: TBI and Stroke Due: Headache Worksheet |
| Thu | 11/19 | Case Differential Diagnosis Activity | Quiz: Headache Due: Fact Sheets (Friday 11/20 at 8pm) | |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class - Thanksgiving | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Final Exam Review | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | Final Exam date time TBD |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.