SEMESTER

SUMMER-II
 

COURSE

*ANES-550  Physics & Equipment
 

 CREDIT


 

    HOURS*

        20
 

*ANES-530  Advanced Principles of Anesthesia
 

        20
 

*ANES-528  Anesthesia Pharmacology

        10

FALL-II

BIO-590  Clinical Case Presentation
                 (for those choosing oral comp exam option)

      1

 

*ANES-530  Advanced Principles of Anesthesia
                      (continued)
 

        20
 

*ANES-528  Anesthesia Pharmacology
                      (continued)

        20

SPRING-II

 

*ANES-500  Profession Aspects of Nurse
                      Anesthesia Practice
 

        45
 

*ANES-530  Advanced Principles of Anesthesia
                      (continued)

        20
 

SUMMER-III
 

Oral Comprehensive Exam
(only for those choosing this option)

CHEM 550      Basic Organic and Biological Chemistry

Selected topics in chemistry of biological processes: classes of organic compounds found in biological systems, their significance in nutrition and metabolism, energy production, and acid-base and related concepts as applied to body fluids as aqueous media.

BIO 517          Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology

                        Functional anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of man.  A review of cell physiology is followed by an in-depth analysis of muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, excretory, and endocrine systems with special applications to the health sciences.

BIO 528           Pharmacology

A comprehensive investigation into pharmacological agents and their utilization with relevance to the health sciences.  Special consideration given to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics.  (Anesthesia students are provided an additional equivalent of 2 credits at THOCC - not applicable to graduate degree).

BIO 518          Pathophysiology and Applied Physiology

A continuation of BIO 517 with emphasis on pathophysiology and clinical applications in cardiac, renal, respiratory, neuro, obstetric and hepatic systems.

BIO 540          Special Topics: Neuroscience

BIO 500          Biology Seminar

Seminar course open to graduate biology students with permission of the Department chairman.  Through individual readings, discussions and presentations, students will study contemporary topics in biology and anesthesia.  Power Point™ presentation expected.

BIO 598          Research in Biology

Designed to familiarize student with techniques and resources associated with research in the specialization.  Topics include research design, statistical analysis, writing grant proposals, spreadsheet applications, utilization of Power Point™ and Excel™ software is expected. Opportunity for practical application will be provided.

BIO 599          Thesis (For Option A-Thesis)

For students completing Master's requirements under Plan A.  At conclusion of study, written thesis acceptable to student’s thesis advisor must be filed in triplicate.

BIO 530            Immunology

Introduction to the structure of the immune system, the immunoglobulins, antigen-antibody interactions, infection, immunity, lymphocytes, histocompatibility and genetic regulation.

BIO 590           Clinical Anesthesia Seminar (For Option B-Exam/Clinical Seminar)

Seminar course open to graduate nurse anesthesia students who have elected Option B for completion of degree requirements.  The student is expected to present an anesthesia patient/case management topic of their choice to the anesthesia department, using PowerPoint software and a computer projector.

AN 500           Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia

Designed to help the registered nurse develop into an advanced practice nurse, understanding the increased responsibility, and social, political, legal and economic realities of nurse anesthesia practice.  Including topics such as history, ethics, substance abuse, legal aspects, quality assurance, risk management and insurance, and governmental regulation of practice.

AN 550           Physics and Equipment

Develops the relationships between basic physics and technology in anesthesia and critical care medicine.  Includes orientation to state-of-the-art equipment utilized during the clinical practicum with focus on maximizing patient safety, and basic anesthesia equipment maintenance.

AN 520, 530   Principles of Anesthesia Practice

Divided into Basic Principles (30 hours), presented in spring semester while at CCSU and Advanced Principles (60 hours), presented during the clinical phase.  Basic Principles is a beginning overview of current anesthetic practice.  Topics include pre-anesthesia evaluation, fluid and blood therapy, monitoring, the anesthesia machine, acid-base balance, pain management, post anesthesia care unit, and regional anesthesia.  Advanced Principles builds on the foundation of Basic Principles and other courses. It is integrated within the clinical practicum and presents a more thorough investigation of anesthesia specialties including cardiac, thoracic, pediatric, obstetric, neurological, vascular, gynecologic, other case management, and physical assessment of the patient as appropriate for the nurse anesthetist.

AN 528           Applied Anesthesia Pharmacology and Pharmacotheraputics

A continuation of BIO-528 Pharmacology I, it is presented during the clinical phase as a more intensive examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmaco-dynamics of anesthetics and adjuvant drugs with specific focus on clinical applications. 

ACP 506           Advanced Physical Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthetists

A body systems approach to obtaining a Health History and Physical Assessment designed to meet the needs of the Advance Practice Nurse Anesthetist, team taught by a CRNA and APRN. Lecture and clinical practicum hours included.