Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology

Explain the structure, function, and relationships between major body organ systems, processes, and basic cellular structure and function.

Discuss common pathophysiologies affecting the twelve major body systems: etiology, diagnostics, and medical device, pharmaceutical, and combination product treatments.

Describe the role of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and combination products in diagnosing, mitigating, managing, or curing medical diseases and conditions.

Describe medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and combination products currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat common pathologies and discuss their application and actual/potential modes of action and adverse effects.

Complete and present a Clinical Effects Analysis (CEA), illustrating the anatomic and physiologic basis of major organs and tissues as they relate to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and combination products.