DNP803 Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology III (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): DNP802 
This course is the third course in a three course series. This final course builds on the first two courses by providing advanced curriculum in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to provide a thorough study in physiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Describe normal anatomy and physiology for body systems across the lifespan, including body fluids and kidneys, endocrinology, reproduction, the hepatic system, gastrointestinal physiology, and metabolism and temperature regulation.
2. Apply the principles of physiology to recognize pathophysiologic states.
3. Synthesize knowledge of altered physiology to articulate appropriate differential diagnosis of pathophysiologic states.
4. Formulate a care plan based on a patient’s differential diagnosis.
5. Interpret the implications of pathophysiological alterations across the lifespan.
6. Describe the development of clinical manifestations of a disease based on the interrelatedness of pathophysiologic changes.