DNAP 519 Advanced Pathophysiology, Anatomy, and Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia II

This course is a continuation of ANES 518. It provides 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. Primary focus is on the respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems of the human body. Three hours of lecture per week.