Embryology, Pathophysiology and Development of Neonates, Infants and Toddlers

Catalog description

This course builds on the concepts discussed in Pathophysiology across the Lifespan to focus on fetal and neonatal patients. Topics include embryology (congruent with the certification examination) and neonatal-specific diseases affecting the pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, muscular-skeletal and renal systems. The course includes normal development of the fetus to second year of life. Prerequisite: Nursing 589. Instructor permission required