Course Descriptions

PHASE I COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Numbering System
Courses numbered 6000 or above are graduate level courses. The first digit indicates course level, the second digit indicates credit hours, and the third and fourth digits indicate course sequence.

6201 Professional Aspects of Anesthesia - 2 Hours
A study of medical ethics with emphasis on its relevancy to anesthesia. Introduction to anesthesia patient care in Human Patient Simulator laboratory.

6231 Research Methods in Nurse Anesthesia - 2 Hours
Comprehensive overview of research processes including methodology, design and interpretation of findings. Emphasizes acquiring knowledge and skills essential for critical evaluation of research reports.

6271 Selected Topics in Anatomy and Physiology - 2 Hours
An investigation into special areas of anatomy and physiology which are not discussed in 6641 and 6642. Course may be repeated if the topics are different.

6411 Medical Physical Science - 4 Hours
The course is composed of two parts. The first is an introduction to structural recognition and nomenclature of organic compounds. The second includes an introduction to amino acids, lipids, membranes, protein structure and function and overview of the bioenergetics of the cell.

6421 Medical Pharmacology - 4 Hours
Prepares the Registered Nurse (RN) and enhances the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in their respective roles on the anesthesia patient care team and in the administration of anesthesia by teaching the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, uptake and distribution, and selected systemic pharmacology as applicable to anesthesiology.

6422 Medical Pharmacology - 4 Hours
Prepares the RRNA for a role on the anesthesia patient care team and in the administration of anesthesia by teaching analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills in selecting and discussing appropriate anesthesia drugs for utilization in patient care situations.

6603 Principles of Anesthesia Practice I 6 Hours with Laboratory
Prepares the RRNA for a role on the anesthesia patient care team and in the administration of anesthesia by teaching a basic level of expertise in understanding and using anesthesia equipment in a competent and safe manner. Introduction to anesthesia patient care in Human Patient Simulator laboratory.

6605 Principles of Anesthesia Practice II 6 Hours with Laboratory
Prepares the R.R.N.A for a role on the anesthesia patient care team and in the administration of anesthesia by teaching a basic level of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor expertise for the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative anesthesia periods. Introduction to anesthesia patient care in Human Patient Simulator laboratory.

6641 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology - 6 Hours
Study of structure and function in health and disease of human nervous, endocrine, and excretory systems.

6641 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology - 6 Hours
Study of structure and function in health and disease of human cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

PHASE II COURSE DESCRIPTION

6481 Clinical Practicum A - 4 Hours
The application of the principles of anesthesia care performed under the supervision of clinical instructors. (Fall)

6291 Clinical Didactics A - 2 Hours
A study of the principles of anesthesia with emphasis on general surgical, orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. (Fall)

6482 Clinical Practicum B - 4 Hours
The application of the principles of anesthesia care performed under the supervision of clinical instructors. (Spring)

6292 Clinical Didactics B - 2 Hours
A study of the principles of anesthesia with emphasis on thoracic and neurosurgical procedures. (Spring)

6383 Clinical Practicum C - 3 Hours
The application of the principles of anesthesia care performed under the supervision of clinical instructors. (Summer Session)

6293 Clinical Didactics C - 2 Hour
A study of the principles of anesthesia with emphasis on complicated obstetrical procedures. (Summer Session)

6485 Clinical Practicum D - 4 Hours
The application of the principles of anesthesia care performed under the supervision of clinical instructors. (Fall)

6295 Clinical Didactics D - 2 Hours
A study of unique goals, different means, distinctive content, and special problems of health/anesthesia care and education in this country. Includes such areas as management, organizations, legal aspects, professional adjustments, psychology, and history. (Fall)