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ANES 403 Physical Methods
for Anesthesiologist Assistants (2)
Basic concepts in electricity, gas/liquid interfaces, acid/base balance, immunology, hematology, statistics and computer
systems needed for subsequent work. Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
ANES 440 Patient Monitoring and Instrumentation
I (2)
Students are taught the proper balance between circuits and engineering
concepts and the clinical application of anesthesia instrumentation. Monitors
and devices used in the operating room are studied with respect to principles
of operation, calibration and interpretation of data. A hands-on laboratory
is utilized to maximize direct contact to the instrumentation of the profession.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
ANES 441 Patient Monitoring
and Instrumentation II (3)
Continuation of ANES 440. Prerequisite: ANES 440.
ANES 456 Applied Physiology
for Anesthesiologist Assistants I (3)
Basic and applied human systems physiology with emphasis on topics and
areas of special concern to the anesthetist. Prerequisites: Consent of
the department.
ANES 458 Applied Physiology
for Anesthesiologist Assistants II (3)
Continuation of ANES 456. Prerequisites: ANES 403 and ANES 456.
ANES 460 Introduction to Anesthesia
(2)
Introduction to basic concepts dealing with clinical anesthesia. Medical
terminology, human anatomy, medical chart interpretation and drug dosage
calculations. Prerequisites: Consent of the department. Limit: 16.
ANES 461 Orientation to Clinical
Experience (Basic Life Support Certification) (3)
Introduction to experience in the operating room with emphasis on the
fundamental procedures and techniques used in administering an anesthetic.
Preoperative assessment, IV placement techniques, airway management, intraoperative
patient care and postoperative management are all emphasized in this course.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required for course completion.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the MSA Program.
ANES 462 Anesthesia Clinical
Correlation I (1)
A series of conferences presented by students that applies to anesthetic
theory as it relates to the clinical experience. Specific anesthetic situations
are emphasized. Prerequisite: ANES 460.
ANES 463 Anesthesia Clinical
Experience I (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification) (3)
A continuation of the preparation, observation and hands-on learning format
initiated in ANES 461. Patient management and technical skills are refined
with close attention to the didactic course work. A comprehensive clinical
examination is administered at the end of the semester. ACLS (Advanced
Cardiac Life Support) certification is required for course completion.
Prerequisite: ANES 461.
ANES 464 Anesthesia Clinical
Correlation II (1)
A spectrum of case presentation conferences presented by the students
dealing with basic and major problems in anesthesia management. Medical
and surgical history of individual patients and the outcomes of anesthesia
and surgery are emphasized. Journal Club and M&M conferences are included.
Prerequisite: ANES 462.
ANES 465 Anesthesia Clinical
Experience II (Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification) (4)
A continuation of ANES 463. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered
at the end of the semester. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
is required for course completion. Prerequisites: ANES 463; BLS and ACLS
certification.
ANES 467 Anesthesia Clinical
Experience III (4)
Extended exposure to all of the clinical subspecialties of anesthesiology
(obstetrics, pediatrics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, etc.). Students
alternate through rotations at several area hospitals. Prerequisites:
ANES 465; ACLS and PALS certification.
ANES 468 Anesthesia Clinical Correlation
III (1)
The second year equivalent of ANES 462. Prerequisite: ANES 464.
ANES 469 Anesthesia Clinical
Experience IV (8)
A continuation of ANES 467. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered
at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: ANES 467.
ANES 470 Anesthesia Clinical
Correlation IV (1)
The second year equivalent of ANES 464. Prerequisite: ANES 468.
ANES 471 Anesthesia Clinical
Experience V (8)
A continuation of ANES 469. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered
at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: ANES 469.
ANES 475 Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist
Assistants (2)
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, uptake, distribution and action of
the volatile and intravenous anesthetics, muscle relaxants, narcotics,
hypnotics and other pharmaceuticals used in the administration of an anesthetic.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
ANES 477 Clinical Decision Making in Anesthesiology (2)
An introduction to thinking about clinical situations and problems and coming to safe and effective solutions to these problems. This course focuses on common clinical situations where appropriate decision making is important to the outcome of the case. Numerous areas of medicine and anesthesiology will be covered to provide the student with a wide sampling of decisions made each day with patient care. This course supplements the other courses offered during the spring semester by integrating and applying basic science knowledge to the care of patients. Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
ANES 480 Fundamentals of Anesthetic
Sciences I (1)
A continuum of courses over the fall and spring semesters that covers
a series of topics in basic medical science with special emphasis on the
effect of anesthetics on normal physiology. An examination is administered
at the end of each semester. Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
ANES 485 Introduction to Physiological
Model-Based Simulation I (1)
Introduction to physiological model-based simulation using on-screen computer simulation and mannequins. Emphasis is placed on improving appropriate anesthesia-related basic science
knowledge, manual skills in anesthesia machine checkout, drug and equipment set up, safety inspections and performing anesthesia for uncomplicated
surgical cases.
ANES 486 Physiological Model-Based
Simulation I (1)
An extension of ANES 485 with emphasis on improving or exercising knowledge
of anesthesia-appropriate basic science and the use of more advanced equipment
and techniques for uncomplicated cases with an introduction to crisis
management.
ANES 487 Physiological Model-Based
Simulation II (1)
An extension of ANES 486 emphasizing the physical techniques aspects of
crisis management, team work and rescue in anesthesia, including support
for and review of training in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardia Life Support.
ANES 490 Ethics, Law &
Diversity for Anesthesiologist Assistants (2)
This course will focus on three topics. First, a discussion of legal practice as it applies to health care including basics of medical
jurisprudence, negligence, and how to avoid a lawsuit. Second, a discussion of ethical theory
including the principles of medical ethics, do not resuscitate, truth
telling, and assessment of competence. Last, a discussion on diversity that will focus on
the differences and similarities among people and how these factors influence
patient care. The final grade will be based on an essay and a multiple choice
exam. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
ANES 580 Fundamentals of Anesthetic
Sciences II (1)
The second year equivalent of ANES 480. An examination is administered
at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: ANES 480.
ANES 585 Physiological Model-Based
Simulation III (1)
A review of critical crisis management and rescue techniques which are
not often seen in practice. (Course will be scheduled either Fall or Spring
Semester based on external rotation schedule)
ANES 499 & 599
Clinical Remediation (Credit as arranged)
Course offered to the student one time during the program of study which
remediates “C” or below work in a clinical course. Prerequisite:
Consent of the department. |
