ANES 403 Cardiac Electrophysiology (2)
In this course students will learn basic and advanced Electrocardiogram interpretation using
simulators and electrocardiograms to understand an overview of heart anatomy, function, and neurophysiology.
Prerequisite: 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.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
ANES 441 Patient Monitoring
and Instrumentation II (2)
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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
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 Morbidity and Mortality 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 certification, 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 certification, 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 I (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.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
ANES 476 Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist
Assistants II (2)
Continuation of ANES 475.
ANES 477 Clinical Decision Making in Anesthesia (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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
ANES 481 Fundamentals of Anesthetic
Sciences II (1)
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 the semester.
ANES 485 Introduction to Physiological
Model-Based Simulation (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.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
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. Prerequisite: ANES 485.
ANES 487 Physiological Model-Based
Simulation II (1)
An extension of ANES 486 emphasizing 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. Prerequisite: ANES 486.
ANES 488 Anesthesia Non-Technical Skills Lab (1)
In this course the student will learn anesthesia nontechnical skills, which are used
integrally with medical knowledge and clinical techniques. They encompass both
interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, team working, leadership), and cognitive
skills (e.g. situation awareness, decision making). This course uses modified Crew Resource
Management techniques taught in the aviation industry, and considers the limitations of
human performance and the nature of human error. The goals are to train individuals to
avoid, capture and mitigate against the consequences of error. During the course, behaviors
shown to minimize errors and maximize patient safety are highlighted and then practiced,
with feedback being given to students on their performance.
ANES 490 Ethics, Law and
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 III (1)
The second-year equivalent of ANES 480 and 481. An examination is administered
at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: ANES 480 and 481.
ANES 581 Fundamentals of Anesthetic
Sciences IV (1)
The second-year equivalent of ANES 481. An examination is administered at the end of the semester.
ANES 584 Physiological Model-Based Simulation III (1)
An extension of ANES 487 emphasizing the physical techniques and aspects of crisis management,
team work, and rescue in anesthesia.
ANES 585 Physiological Model-Based
Simulation IV (1)
Extension of ANES 584 emphasizing the physical techniques and aspects of crisis management, team work, and rescue in anesthesia.
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.
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