Required CoursesNA605
Statistical Techniques and Research Methods (3 cr.)

The methods of descriptive and experimental research, the study of statistical procedures, and the development of research methodology will be presented.

NA610
Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation (1 cr.)

This course examines curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation. Topics include selection and organization of subject matter and media for courses in nurse anesthesia education; examination of clinical curriculum; current trends in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation; the development of skills, insights, and competencies in planning for the teaching/learning process; and varieties and selection of evaluation methods.

NA616
Principles of Anesthesia Practice I (1 cr.)

This course presents the physiology of various positions for anesthesia, various care plans, and the importance of universal precautions.

NA617
Principles of Anesthesia Practice II (2 cr.)

This course presents the administration of general anesthesia with emphasis on gas machines, vaporizers, and monitoring devices.

NA621
Principles of Anesthesia Practice III (2 cr.)

This course presents concepts of pre-, intra-, and post-anesthesia patient assessment; and basic physiologic monitoring.

NA622
Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV (1 cr.)

This course presents advanced concepts of practice including anesthesia techniques for head and neck, abdominal, and orthopedic surgery.

NA626
Principles of Anesthesia Practice V (3 cr.)

This course presents advanced concepts of practice including anesthesia techniques for pediatrics, obstetrics, neuro-, and regional anesthesia.

NA627
Principles of Anesthesia Practice VI (1 cr.)

This course presents advanced concepts of cardiovascular anesthesia including intrathoracic and open heart.

NA628
Anesthesia and Uncommon Diseases (1 cr.)

This course presents advanced concepts of uncommon disease processes and the implications for anesthesia care.

NA675
Professional Aspects of Anesthesia I (1 cr.)

This course presents a series of topics directly related to the professional discipline of nurse anesthesia. Topics include history, professional roles and responsibilities, cultural diversity, ethical issues, the state professional organization and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

NA676
Professional Aspects of Anesthesia II (1 cr.)

This course presents a series of topics directly related to the professional discipline of nurse anesthesia. Topics include continuing education, credentialing and business, employment and management trends.

NA677
Professional Aspects of Anesthesia III (1 cr.)

This course presents a series of topics directly related to the professional discipline of nurse anesthesia. Topics include legal issues, chemical dependency and health care policy.

NA680
Theories of Management and Leadership (2 cr.)

This course is designed to educate the student in current theories and approaches to management and leadership.

NA690
Research Presentation (3 cr.)

In this course, students will prepare literature based papers that examine and analyze anesthesia related topics. All papers will be in a publishable format using American Medical Association (AMA) style. The student will present and defend one of the papers before a faculty committee and students.

School of Anesthesia Transfer Credit Courses

NA639
Chemistry and Physics (5 cr.)

This course presents aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics, which are applicable to the science and practice of anesthesia. Includes the application of learned principles to various aspects of anesthesia practice. Topics include: the chemistry and physics of anesthetic agents; accessory drugs; therapeutic agents; explosion hazards and electrical safety.

NA644
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology I (5 cr.)

This course presents aspects of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, which are relevant to the science and practice of anesthesia. Topics include cell physiology, nervous system, and respiratory system.

NA649
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology II (5 cr.)

This course continues the in-depth analysis of the body systems relevant to the science and practice of anesthesia. Topics include circulatory system, endocrine system, and excretory system.

NA655
Pharmacology I (2 cr.)

This course is a comprehensive study of specific anesthesia drugs and their clinical use by the anesthetist.

NA660
Pharmacology II (5 cr.)

This course presents pharmacological principles as applied to the clinical practice of anesthesia. Topics include pharmacodynamics, anesthetic agents, accessory drugs, and drug interactions.

NA670
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (3 cr.)

Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate principles of anesthesia practice.