DAPN 810 : Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice

This course focuses on concepts foundational to an understanding of human physiology and general principles across the lifespan. Functional systems of the cell, cell metabolism, cell membrane transport, membrane potentials, action potentials, cell receptors, cell markers, the cardiovascular system, respiratory physiology, the renal system, muscle physiology, and the hematopoietic system will be covered. Understanding these concepts is prerequisite to a comprehension of all cell, tissue, organ, and systems physiology and pathophysiology.

Course Objectives:

1.      Synthesize the structure-function relationships of cells and cellular components to evaluate their impact on organ system physiology and pathophysiology.

2.      Critically appraise mechanisms of cell membrane transport, membrane potentials, and action potentials to explain normal and altered cellular communication across major body systems.

3.      Integrate advanced knowledge of major body systems to predict and manage complex alterations in organ system function.

4.      Analyze the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying oxygen and carbon dioxide transport and evaluate their clinical implications in health and disease.

5.      Formulate evidence-based strategies for evaluating pathophysiological changes at the cellular and organ system level.