Pathology

with Peter G. West, B.A., B.S., D.C.

Tuesdays
March 25

April 1, 8, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

June 3, 10, 24

Time: 6:00-9:30pm

July 1, 9 (Final)

Time: 6:00-9:00pm 

40 CE hours

Cost: $1000 • Payment Plan Available

Gain basic understanding of pathology/disease & recognize the processes encountered in a Massage Therapy practice!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will present an overview of pathological processes in the human body. Special emphasis will be on the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems.

REQUIRED TEXTS: A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, 6th Edition, Werner 

DSM Pathology Handbook

RECOMMENDED TEXT: Stedman’s Concise Medical Dictionary for Health Professions

EVALUATION METHODS & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Tests (3): 45%

Final exam: 45%

Class participation: 10%

A minimum of 75% is needed for both the final exam and the final course grade in order to pass the course.

A student may retake one test below 70%, after making arrangements with the instructor. A retake on the final exam is permitted only if the final course grade calculated using the original exam grade already meets or exceeds the passing mark.

QUIZ / EXAM DATES

Test #1: Tuesday, April 23

Test #2: Tuesday, May 14

Test #3: Tuesday, June 24

Final: Tuesday, July 9

Instructor

Peter G. West, B.A., B.S., D.C., operates a chiropractic office in Wiscasset, Maine. He received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Maine, Farmington, and a B.S. and D.C. from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. West teaches Pathology, Physiology, and Static & Motion Analysis at DSM. He lives with his family in Wiscasset and frequently runs in marathons. He co-teaches Integrating Chiropractic and Massage Therapy workshops with Nancy Dail.