SURT 117 Anesthesia
This course offers a comprehensive study of peri-anesthesia methods, agents, and techniques used in the surgical settings including: local, regional and general anesthetic agents. Patient monitoring is discussed and demonstrated including normal patient values. Blood replacement and IV fluids are researched. Anesthesia complications including bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, transfusion reaction, laryngospasm, cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia are discussed. Airway management,respiratory emergencies, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest are discussed. CPR re-certification is offered at the end of the course.
Prerequisite
Application and admission into the program or current surgical technology program student.
SURT 117Anesthesia
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
16
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Application and admission into the program or current surgical technology program student.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive study of peri-anesthesia methods, agents, and techniques used in the surgical settings including: local, regional and general anesthetic agents. Patient monitoring is discussed and demonstrated including normal patient values. Blood replacement and IV fluids are researched. Anesthesia complications including bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, transfusion reaction, laryngospasm, cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia are discussed. Airway management,respiratory emergencies, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest are discussed. CPR re-certification is offered at the end of the course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the patient safety used in the surgical setting
- Understand the types of anesthesia used in the operating room setting
- Understand medication used in anesthetic delivery
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
1. Quizzes or weekly examinations
2. Final examination
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Formative and Summative assessments are used in this course
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
potential for a "field trip" off campus in this course