ANESTH 5503      Physical Methods for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Basic concepts underlying anesthesia delivery equipment, proper functioning, environmental factors, and safety. Physical science concepts in electricity, gas/liquid interfaces, statistics and computer systems applicable to anesthesiology are covered. Prerequisites: Consent of the department
Credits: 1 hours
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ANESTH 5518      Professionalism for the Anesthesiologist Asst I
Special areas of Anesthesiologist Assistant practice; including ethical and professional behavior, legal obligations of anesthetists and patient, and the social and community contexts of health care.Prerequisites: acceptance into MSA program.
Credits: .5 hours
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ANESTH 5528      Professionalism fo rthe Anesthesiologist Asst II
Special topics in Anesthesiologist Assistant practice; impact of substance abuse, cognitive deficiency and mental illness in creating an impaired provider.Prerequisites: acceptance into MSA program.
Credits: .5 hours
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ANESTH 5538      Professionalism for the Anesthesiologist Asst III
Special topics in Anesthesiologist Assistant practice; principles of evidence based medicine and approaches to mastering life long learning and maintaining professional competencies.Prerequisites: acceptance into MSA program.
Credits: .5 hours
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ANESTH 5541      Methods of Anesthesia I
Addresses intraoperative monitoring for complicated patients and complex surgical procedures. Advanced and supplemental monitors and devices used in the operating room are studied with respect to principles of operation, calibration and interpretation of data.Prerequisite: ANES 5540
Credits: 2 hours
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ANESTH 5556      Physiology for Anesthesiologist Assistants I
Basic and applied human systems physiology with emphasis on topics and areas of special concern to the anesthetist. Prerequisites: Consent of the department
Credits: 3 hours
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ANESTH 5557      Physiology for Anesthesiologist Assistants II
Applied Physiology for Anesthesiologist Assistants II. Continuation of ANES 5556.Prerequisites: ANES 5503 and ANES 5556
Credits: 3 hours
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ANESTH 5558      Anesthesia & Co-existing Disease I
The essential link from basic anatomy and physiology to anesthesia care.Prerequisite: ANES 5556
Credits: 2 hours
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ANESTH 5559      Anesthesia & Co-existing Disease II
The essential link from basic anatomy and physiology to anesthesia care.Prerequisite: ANES 5558
Credits: 2 hours
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ANESTH 5560      Introduction to Anesthesia
Introduction to basic concepts dealing with clinical anesthesia. Medical terminology, human anatomy, medical chart interpretation and drug dosage calculations. Prerequisites: Consent of the department.
Credits: 2 hours
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ANESTH 5561      Orientation to Simulation and Clinical Application
A skills lab based course to prepare students for anesthesia patient care in the operating room. Classroom, simulation laboratory and actual operating room environments will be used to teach preoperative assessment, IV placement techniques, airway management, intraoperative patient care and post-operative management. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is a course requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Credits: 6 hours
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ANESTH 5562      Anesthesia Clinical Correlation I
A series of conferences presented by faculty and students that applies to anesthetic theory as it relates to the clinical experience. Specific anesthetic situations are emphasized. Prerequisite: ANESTH 5560.
Credits: 1 hours
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ANESTH 5563      Anesthesia Clinical Experience I
A continuation of the preparation, observation and hands-on learning format initiated in ANESTH 5561. 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: ANESTH 5561. BLS certification.
Credits: 4 hours
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ANESTH 5564      Anesthesia Clinical Correlation II
A spectrum of case presentation conferences presented by the faculty and students dealing with basic and major problems in anesthesia management. Medical and surgical history of individual patents and the outcomes of anesthesia and surgery are emphasized. Journal Club and M&M conferences are included. Prerequisite: ANES 5562
Credits: 1 hours
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ANESTH 5565      Anesthesia Clinical Experience II
ANES 5565 Anesthesia Clinical Experience II (2)- An continuation of ANES 5563. A comprehensive examination is administered at the end of the semester. PALS ( Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required for course completion.Prerequisite: ANES 5563, BLS and ACLS certification.
Credits: 8 hours
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ANESTH 5568      Anesthesia Clinical Correlation III
Anes 5564 Anesthesia Clinical Correlation III (1)- The second year equivalent of ANES 5562.Prerequisite: ANES 5564
Credits: 1 hours
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ANESTH 5569      Anesthesia Clinical Experience IV
Clinical clerkship course where students are in the operating room (OR) five days per week and receive extended exposure to many clinical subspecialties. Students are expected to perform basic clinical competencies with minimal to no assistance from clinical instructors, while attempting advanced competencies with frequent assistance. Prerequisites: ANES 5567
Credits: 12-15 hours
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ANESTH 5570      Anesthesia Clinical Correlation IV
ANES 5570 Anesthesia Clinical Correlation IV (1) The second year equivalent of ANES 5564. Prerequisite ANES 5568
Credits: 1 hours
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ANESTH 5575      Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist Assistants I
Basic concepts in pharmacology: principles of drug action, receptor theory, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug dose calculations. The course will emphasize the primary medications used to provide anesthesia and to support patients during the perioperative period.
Credits: 2 hours
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ANESTH 5576      Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist Assistants II
Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist Assistants (2)- Principles of drug action, receptor theory, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics are taught. The course emphasizes those medication classes most commonly encountered within the practice of an anesthesiologist assistant. Special attention is given to anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapies.Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Credits: 2 hours
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