Didactic Phase (Semesters 1-4)
The first semester begins wiht "anesthesia boot camp," anatomy, physiology and physics. Each semester builds on previous course work. Semester four culminates with advanced anesthesia topics including cardiac, OB and pediatric anesthesia.
ANES 505 A, B, C Human Patient Simulation Lab I, II, III
Basic and advanced monitoring systems. Bench and computer-based instruction and testing of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro, neuromuscular, and renal physiology and pharmacology. Gowning and gloving; suturing; sterile fields. Includes an entry-level examination on medical terminology, symbols, medical word formation, disease terms, abbreviations and procedures.ANES 507 Introduction to Anesthesia Practice
ANES 509 Anesthesia Practice Seminar
Summer. Credit 1 hour. Weekly small group case discussions, including the concepts and techniques presented in ANES 507. Anesthesia preop consultation and anesthesia records – paper and electronic – are emphasized.
ANES 512A, B Principles of Airway Management I, II
Structure, function, pathophysiology and diseases of the human airway. Basic and advanced
principles of elective and emergent airway management, including equipment and techniques.
ANES 513 Anesthesia Delivery Systems and Equipment
Compressed gases, gas distribution systems, anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, anesthesia ventilators, waste-gas scavenging, respiratory care equipment, resuscitation equipment.
ANES 516 A, B Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice I, II
Drugs specifically related to the practice of anesthesia, including inhaled anesthetics, narcotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, anticholinesterases and anticholinergics, neuromuscular blockers, adrenergic agonists and antagonists.
ANES 525 Anatomy for Anesthesia Practice
Gross anatomy, histology and medical imaging. Anatomical terms, structures and relationships emphasizing functional significance and application in clinical anesthesia situations. Laboratory provides demonstrations on models, prosections and digital media.
ANES 530 Physics for Anesthesia Practice
Physical principles and processes applied to the practice of anesthesia. Dimensional analysis; work, energy, and power; gas laws; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; vaporization; solubility, diffusion, and osmosis; fires and explosions; laser and x-ray radiation; applied electric circuit theory; time constants.
ANES 535 A, B Principles of Monitoring and Instrumentation I, II
Principles, applications, and interpretation of monitoring used in anesthesia practice: electrocardiography; invasive and non-invasive blood pressure; oximetry; cardiac output; hemodynamic calculations; respiratory gases; ventilation; ICP; electroencephalography; temperature; renal function; neuromuscular blockade; ultrasound; echocardiography; point-of-care instrumentation.
ANES 536 A, B, C Anesthesiology Practice I, II, III
History of anesthesia; types of anesthesia; anesthesia care team model; universal precautions and infection control; OR layout and anesthesia setup; AA practice and professionalism; intravenous catheterization; intravenous fluids; arterial cannulation; ASA-standard monitors; induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.Systems-based approach to physiology and pathophysiology in anesthesia practice, including applications and effects of general and regional anesthesia. Emphasizes the integration of preoperative evaluation, planning and anesthetic management for surgical patients. Includes risk management and critical incidents in anesthesia.
ANES 540 A, B, C Clinical Methods I, II, III
Preoperative patient evaluation, including history taking, physical examination, chart review and select laboratory, radiologic and other testing. Basic EKG interpretation.
ANES 561 A, B, C Clinical Anesthesia I, II, III
Foundations of the clinical practice of anesthesia gained through one-on-one supervised instruction in the operating room and other clinical locations.
ANES 611 A, B, C Senior Seminar in Anesthesia I, II, III
Student case presentations. Selected topics in hazards and complications. Literature review. Departmental seminars with visiting professors.
ANES 660 A, B, C Clinical Anesthesia I, II, III
Clinical rotations in anesthesia, including all subspecialty areas; preop clinic; and acute pain service. Students spend approximately 2,000 hours in clinical rotations during the senior year.
BAHS 502 Physiology
Systems approach to normal function of the human body, including relevant information on anatomy. Weekly problem solving sessions, regular laboratory exercises and clinical application to systemic disorders.
BAHS 504 Pharmacology
Basic principles of drug action; absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs; mechanisms of drug action; and toxicity. Basis for the use of medicines in pharmacologic therapy of specific diseases.