Purpose of the Course
The course imparts the learner with adequate knowledge and skills on the concepts and
principles of human pathology for application in nursing practice

Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
1. Explain the basic concepts of pathology
2. Describe the pathogenesis of diseases
3. Describe the common genetic disorders and their pathological
characteristics.
4. Explain the metabolic and pigmentation disorders
5. Describe the pathology of neoplasms
6. Describe the various types of shock and their management