CPC Core Module 3: Human Physiology and Pathophysiology

CPC Core Module 3: Human Physiology and Pathophysiology is organized by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). This course has been approved for a maximum of Class A Credits: 7.

Course Expires: 8/31/25

Description:
The purpose of this activity is to enhance an in-depth understanding of the physiological differences across the lifespan as well as the function of and interaction between organ systems and their associated disorders to ensure the safe and effective administration of anesthesia.

Learning Outcomes:
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological cardiovascular events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological neurological events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological respiratory events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological renal events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological gastrointestinal events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological hematological events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological endocrine events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Recognize physiological and pathophysiological musculoskeletal events and manage the anesthetic in accordance with evidence-based practices.