Courses

The Curriculum is designed so that students are based primarily on campus for the first 8 months of the program. The majority of the basic science didactic courses are offered during this period. The remaining 19 months of the program are hospital-based, with an emphasis on advanced course work, clinical training and research. All students in the combined program are require to complete the entire curriculum and clinical portion of the program with passing grades, they are to complete assigned research or teaching projects and submit a written report to the Program Director.

ANE 504: Pharmacology 1
3 credits
Basic principles of pharmacology, covering mechanisms of drug uptake, action and removal from the body as it relates to cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems. Students will also be exposed to several drug categories, including opioids, local anesthetics and neuromuscular blockers.

ANE 507: Chemistry/Physics of Anesthesia
4 credits
A study of the laws of chemistry and physics relating to anesthesia, Emphasis is placed on the gas laws, vaporization, pressures and flow, and chemical properties of anesthetic agents and drugs. In addition, application of these laws will be applied to anesthesia equipment, such as the anesthesia machine and breathing circuits.

ANE 510: Airway Management: Principles and Practice
3 credits
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive study of airway management principles and practices that are essential to anesthesia delivery. The course will provide both didactic instruction and simulated clinical scenarios to enhance the student’s knowledge base in clinical performance of various airway devices.

ANE 601: Professional Aspects of Anesthesia
2 credits
A presentation of topics related to the practice of anesthesia, including the history of nurse anesthesia, professional organization, legal aspects, credentialing, substance abuse, malpractice and anesthesia billing.

ANE 602: Basic Principles of Anesthesia 1
4 credits
The course is designed to present the student with an overview of introductory principles related to nurse anesthesia. Emphasis is placed on the anesthesia machine, differential diagnosis of common perioperative complications, pediatrics, and regional anesthesia, fluid/electrolyte balance and blood transfusion therapy. Students will also engage in simulated experiences designed to enhance concepts and introduce new skills as well as discuss opportunities for clinical success.

ANE 603: Advanced Physiology 1
3 credits
Comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, muscle, endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

ANE 604: Advanced Physiology 2
3 credits
Comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, neuro, GI, liver and renal systems.

ANE 606: Advanced Pharmacology 2
4 credits
This course will provide the Student Nurse Anesthetist with detailed information regarding pharmacological agents that are applicable to clinical anesthesia practice. Students will apply the knowledge from basic principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to anesthesia.

ANE 609: Research Methods for the Health Professional
3 credits
This course focuses on preparing students to critically analyze and develop research. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting published research in terms of applicability to the health care professional. Discussion groups, class presentations and lectures will use research articles to clarify and expand on key research concepts.

ANE 612: Advanced Physical Assessment
2 credits
This course is designed to present the nurse anesthesia student with an overview of physical assessment as it relates to the perioperative care of patients. Emphasis is placed on the preoperative interview, informed consent, documentation, care plan development, intraoperative monitoring, and post operative evaluation. In addition, heart tone, lung sounds, chest x-ray, 12 lead EKG and diagnostic interpretation will also be explored.

ANE 613: Research Practicum
2 credits
This course consists of individual study and the preparation and formal presentation of a capstone project.

ANE 615: Pathophysiology 1
2 credits
Comprehensive study of major organ systems with an emphasis on clinical symptoms.

ANE 616: Pathophysiology 2
2 credits
Comprehensive study of the pathophysiology of major organ systems with an emphasis on clinical symptoms

ANE 619: Special Topics in Anesthesia
2 credits
The course will expose students to various topics and situations that have both professional and clinical relevancy. Lectures, presentations and group discussions will focus on current issues such as crisis resource management, peer assistance and career development. In addition, students will enhance both technical and non-technical skills in the human patient simulator laboratory.

ANE 623: Principles of Anesthesia 2
3 credits
This course is designed to present the student with an overview of advanced principles of nurse anesthesia. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance learning format. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations.

ANE 624: Principles of Anesthesia 3
3 credits
This course continues the presentation of the advanced principles of nurse anesthesia. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance learning format. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations.

ANE 625: Principles of Anesthesia 4
4 credits
This course continues the presentation of advanced principals of nurse anesthesia. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance learning format. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations.

Clinical Practicum 1 - 5
5 credits