This course covers broad anatomical themes organized into four units: back and upper extremity, thorax and abdomen, pelvis and lower extremity, and head and neck. Students will develop three-dimensional anatomical knowledge that is required for allied health training. Case studies will be used to foster familiarity with typical clinical presentations, and how to approach diagnoses from a basic anatomical perspective. Curriculum delivery is through lectures, laboratory-based dissection workshops, ultrasound workshops, small group activities, and online resources. Student progress is evaluated through written and practical examinations.

Credits: 7

Biochemistry is concerned with the functioning of cellular constituents at the molecular level in health and how their functions are altered in disease. Biochemistry is fundamental to understanding all branches of the life sciences. Topics include cellular energy metabolism, signal transduction, cell biology, complete blood count, anemias, diabetes, and hemostasis tests.

Credits: 3

The Interprofessional Healthcare course involves the Colleges of Dental Medicine, Health Sciences, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine. The course is designed to teach all clinically-based students about each other's clinical programs, how to interact together as part of an interprofessional healthcare team, and the importance of an interprofessional approach to patient care. The class consists primarily of online presentations that are delivered by interprofessional team members from each of the clinical programs. Associated quizzes will also be completed online. Occasional lectures, panel presentations, or group assignments may also be incorporated.

Credits: Each course 0.5

The course introduces the student to the scope and complexity of anesthesia management. Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia Intro focuses on general principles, related to anesthesia equipment, monitoring, perioperative patient assessment, basic anesthesia care, documentation of care, airway management, regional anesthesia, and methods for pain management.

Credits: 2

The course introduces the student to the scope and complexity of anesthesia management. Principles of Anesthesia I focuses on general principles, including anesthesia equipment, monitoring, perioperative patient assessment, basic anesthesia care, documentation of care, airway management, regional anesthesia, and methods for pain management.

Prerequisites: NAAPG 510 Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia Intro

Credits: 4

These courses introduce the student to the scope and complexity of anesthesia management. Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia II introduces the management of patients with coexisting disease that complicate anesthesia management, and the anesthetic management of specific types of procedures. The final course in this series focuses on more complex anesthesia management scenarios including the specialty practice of cardiac, neurologic, obstetric, and pediatric anesthesia.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for NAAPG 541 Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia II: NAAPG 540 Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia I; Prerequisites for NAAPG 542 Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia III: NAAPG 541 Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia II

Credits: Each course 6

These laboratory courses accompany the Principles and Pathophysiology of Anesthesia lecture series. The content focuses on the application of skills and knowledge needed to conduct the administration of general, regional and MAC anesthesia. Application of the theoretical principles to individual patient scenarios is emphasized.

Credits: Each course 2

These courses focus on drugs and delivery systems used for anesthesia. The major emphasis is on inhalational agents, local anesthetics, muscle relaxants and reversal agents, narcotics and induction agents. General principles of drug action, drug dynamics and kinetics, toxicities and therapeutic uses are included for all drug groups. Students are exposed to drugs affecting major organ systems of the body. Applications using real anesthesia scenarios are included to translate pharmacology theory to anesthesia practice. Drug calculations, conversion, preparing and administering medications, IV fluid management, documentation, and anesthetic planning are included.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite for NAAPG 552 Anesthesia Pharmacology II: NAAPG 551 Anesthesia Pharmacology I; Prerequisite for NAAPG 553 Anesthesia Pharmacology III: NAAPG 552 Anesthesia Pharmacology II

Credits: Each course 4

This course provides an overview of research designs used in basic science, applied, and descriptive research. The course is intended to teach research skills used in all of the health professions and to aid in the interpretation of published research reports.

Credits: 3

This course will present material concerning professional issues surrounding the practice of Nurse Anesthesia.

Credits: 2

This course will present material concerning professional issues surrounding the practice of Nurse Anesthesia.

Credits: 2.5

The purpose of this four-quarter series is to foster the student's critical analysis of research related to clinical anesthesia practice. Using current anesthesia literature students will read, critique and present literature on a specified topic. Lecture and classroom discussion aimed at promoting the usefulness of research will enhance student awareness regarding transferring research and theory to clinical practice.

Credits: Each course 0.5

Students will begin the clinical practicum in the summer of the second year in the program. Students will rotate to a variety of hospitals in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Washington State. These rotations will include specialty rotations in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Current Clinical Sites Include: 1. Abrazo West, Goodyear, AZDistance from campus: 27 minutes2. Banner Boswell Medical Center, Sun City, AZDistance from campus: 15 minutes3. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Sun City West, AZ Distance from campus: 23 minutes4. Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ Distance from campus: 48 minutes 5. Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Queen Creek, AZ Distance from campus: 1 hour 6. Banner University Medical Center, SouthDistance from campus: 2 hours7. Banner University Medical Center, TucsonDistance from campus: 2 hours8. Carl T. Hayden Vet Affairs Center, Phoenix, AZ Distance from campus: 26 minutes 9. Central Valley Medical Center, Nephi, UT Distance from campus: 9 hours 10. Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, Akron, OH Distance from campus: 30 hours 11. Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Globe, AZ Distance from campus: 2 hours 12. Community Hospital of Anaconda, Anaconda, MT Distance from campus: 16 hours 13. Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, Fresno, CA Distance from campus: 9 hours14. Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi, TX Distance from campus: 16 hours15. Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta, CO Distance from campus: 10 hours 16. Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, TX Distance from campus: 18 hours 17. El Paso Children's Hospital, El Paso, TX Distance from campus: 7 hours 18. Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM Distance from campus: 5 hours 19. Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA Distance from campus: 21 hours20. Holy Cross Hospital, Tucson, AZ Distance from campus: 2 hours21. Humboldt General Hospital, Winnemucca, NV Distance from campus: 13 hours 22. Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, Ellensburg, WADistance from campus: 21 hours 23. Little Colorado Medical Center, Winslow, AZ Distance from campus: 3 hours 24. Madera Community Hospital, Madera, CADistance from campus: 9 hours25. Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ Distance from campus: 30 minutes 26. Mason General Hospital, Shelton, WA Distance from campus: 22 hours 27. Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZDistance from campus: 33 minutes28. Montrose Memorial Hospital, Montrose, CO Distance from campus: 9 hours 29. Mountain Vista Medical Center, Mesa, AZ Distance from campus: 1 hour30. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Elko, NVDistance from campus: 11 hours31. Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZDistance from campus: 25 minutes 32. Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, NMDistance from campus: 7 hours 33. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM Distance from campus: 7 hours 34. Saint James Healthcare, Butte, MT Distance from campus: 16 hours35. Saint Luke's Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ Distance from campus: 30 minutes36. San Juan Regional Medical Center, Farmington, NM Distance from campus: 8 hours 37. Sunnyside Community Hospital, Sunnyside, WADistance from campus: 20 hours 38. Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL Distance from campus: 32 hours 39. Tri State Memorial Hospital, Clarkston, WA Distance from campus: 19 hours 40. Tuba City Indian Medical Center, Tuba City, AZ Distance from campus: 6 hours 41. Tsehootsooi Medical Center, Fort Defiance, AZ Distance from campus: 6 hours 42. University Hospital Conway, Monroe, LA Distancefrom campus: 19 hours 43. University Hospital Shreveport, Monroe, LA Distance from campus: 19 hours44. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Distance from campus: 15 hours

Prerequisites: Completion of all didactic course work through spring quarter of first year; successful completion of previous clinical rotation.

Credits: Each rotation 11

This course comprises the didactic component of NAAPG 615 through NAAPG 719. The student's retention of didactic information from the first year of the program will be evaluated and a professional case report will be presented by the student.

Prerequisites: Completion of all didactic course work through spring quarter of first year; successful completion of previous Clinical Rotation.

Credits: Each course 2

This course is designed to teach the student the art and technique of physical assessment. Course content includes lectures and reading assignments covering normal and abnormal physical findings. In addition, there are weekly physical exam laboratory sessions designed to provide the student with hands-on practice in exam techniques. At the conclusion of the course the student will be expected to pass a written final exam and satisfactorily perform a complete physical examination.

Credits: 4

In this two-quarter series, students are introduced through didactic instruction and clinical case sessions to the basic physiologic principles that underline the normal function of the various organs and organ systems. These core principles provide the foundation through which the student develops an understanding of health in physiologic terms and appreciation of diverse regulatory processes that maintain the homeostasis of the human body.

Credits: Each course 4