The course provides an overview of research methods commonly used in clinical anesthesia, nursing and medicine. Topics include research methodology, statistical analysis, probability, risk assessment, decision-making, use of computer software, data analysis, graphical techniques, and electronic communications. The course focuses on the interpretation and understanding of research and applied statistical procedures.

This course begins an in-depth study of the administration of anesthesia. Introductory principles of anesthesia equipment, monitoring, documentation, patient assessment, basic patient care, and infection control are examined. Detailed studies of anesthetic techniques for different surgical procedures and for patients with acute and chronic diseases are included. Concepts of perioperative and psychosocial assessment, care plans, and anesthesia techniques are explored in detail. Anesthesia principles are applied to clinical scenarios.

• NA635 Professional Communication
• NA640 Chemistry and Physics

This course is a continuance of Principles of Anesthesia Practice I. Differing patient populations, acute and chronic disease states are explored along with concepts of both anesthetic technique and advanced monitoring. Perioperative patient assessment, care plans general and regional anesthesia techniques are taught. Applications of principles to individual patients is stressed.

• NA615 Principles Of Anesthesia Practice I

This course presents material concerning issues surrounding the discipline of Nurse Anesthesia as a profession. Topics include the qualifications and capabilities of the Nurse Anesthetist, professional roles and responsibilities, committing to professional involvement, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists as a professional organization, the governmental and non-governmental regulation of Nurse Anesthesia practice, Standards of Care, professional reimbursement, health care marketplace trends, influencing health care policy, assessing and selecting CRNA practice settings, the American Legal System and its impact on CRNA practice, the anatomy of malpractice litigation, clinical competency, continuous quality improvement, cultural competency, ethical issues and decision making.

The management section of Professional Aspects provides an overview of Anesthesia Department management from the perspective of the CRNA manager. The management role and responsibilities will be described and real-life case studies will be used to develop a pragmatic approach to department management.

• NA630 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

This course introduces the student to the expectations and conventions of graduate writing and research in the medical field. Topics include: modes of professional communication, AMA standards and conventions, essential elements of medically related reports such as clinical case studies, insurance and quality assurance reports; professional correspondence, integrative and systematic reviews, library research tools and methods, and meta-analysis. The ethical and legal ramifications of professional communication are addressed.

Aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics, which are applicable to the science and practice of anesthesia, are presented. Topics include: the chemistry and physics of anesthetic agents, accessory drugs, therapeutic agents, explosion hazards and electrical safety.

This course is the first in a series of two courses. The course will concentrate on the anatomy and physiology of cells, muscles, the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the cardiovascular system.

• NA640 Chemistry and Physics

This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. The focus is on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Concepts in immunology are also addressed.

• NA645 Anatomy & Physiology I

This course introduces basic principles of pharmacology and focuses on those drugs most often used in the practice of anesthesia. The course provides an overview of drug actions, interactions, metabolism, methods of administration, dosages, side effects, precautions, and contraindications.

• NA640 Chemistry and Physics

This course focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classifications. Their interactions with anesthetic agents are discussed.

• NA651 Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists

Clinical Practicum I provides the student with opportunities to apply the didactic principles of anesthesia to patient care. Students must master the basic skills and routines associated with anesthesia practice and spend time observing anesthesia and surgery in an urban medical center.

• NA620 Principles of Anesthesia Practice II

Clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of anesthesia to direct patient care. Students provide supervised care in a variety of settings. Students use advanced anesthetic techniques to challenge specialty rotations.

• NA770 Clinical Practicum I

Clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of anesthesia to direct patient care. Students provide supervised care in a variety of settings. Students use advanced anesthetic techniques to challenge specialty rotations.

• NA771 Clinical Practicum, Summer Semester

Clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of anesthesia to direct patient care. Students provide supervised care in a variety of settings. Students use advanced anesthetic techniques to challenge specialty rotations.

• NA772 Clinical Practicum, Fall Semester

Clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of anesthesia to direct patient care. Students provide supervised care in a variety of settings. Students use advanced anesthetic techniques to challenge specialty rotations.

• NA773 Clinical Practicum, Spring Semester

In this course, the student integrates theory with practice by analyzing the anesthetic management of selected cases. Patient care plans are reviewed, compared and contrasted in light of actual or anticipated outcomes. Current research is used to support patient care decisions. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore current topics and trends in anesthesia, facilitated by guest lecturers.

• NA635 Professional Communication

This course prepares students to critically analyze and develop their synthesis paper. Emphasis is placed on reviewing and analyzing the current literature, developing a relevant and timely research question, obtaining relevant references and formulating the proposal for the completion of the synthesis paper. References are analyzed in terms impacting the existing body of knowledge, applicability to the research question, interpretation of data, identification of variables and applicability to the body of current anesthesia literature.

• NA620 Principles of Anesthesia Practice II
• NA630 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
• NA635 Professional Communication
• NA661 Pharmacology

The student’s mastery of their anesthesia knowledge base is assessed via a series of comprehensive examinations. Examination topics include basic and advanced principles of anesthesia practice, basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry and physics), professional aspects of anesthesia practice, pharmacology, advanced monitoring, technology and equipment. There are five examinations in this series.

Students demonstrate their understanding of applicable concepts by submitting a paper to be presented to communities of interest at a later time. Concepts from the student’s coursework, experiences and related fields are represented.

• NA781 Synthesis Paper Proposal

Students demonstrate their understanding of applicable concepts by submitting a paper to be presented to communities of interest at a later time. Concepts from the student’s coursework, experiences and related fields are represented.

• NA783 Synthesis Paper