DNAP 518 Advanced Pathophysiology, Anatomy, and Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia I

An integrated, systems approach to the advanced study of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, serving as a foundation for nurse anesthesia practice. Provides nurse anesthesia students with the basis of anatomical and physiological processes necessary for understanding health and disease. Major physiological principles and essential concepts of pathophysiology are taught emphasizing those of specific concern to the nurse anesthesiologist. Focus is on cellular mechanisms, immunology, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems of the human body. Three hours of lecture per week.