Learning Objectives

April 11, 2024

1. Examine the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Examine the anatomy of the accessory organs.
3. Differentiate between digestion, absorption, and excretion.
4. Analyze the life span changes to the gastrointestinal system.
5. Examine the diseases and disorders of the mouth, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
6. Examine the diseases and disorders of the esophagus and stomach, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
7. Examine the diseases and disorders of the intestines, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
8. Examine the diseases and disorders of the accessory organs, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
9. Examine the cancers of the gastrointestinal system, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
10. Examine the medical assistant’s role in examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.