ANE 200 - Introduction to Anesthesia Technology

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of Anesthesia Technology, including the profession’s historical, practical, and safety aspects. This will also include the role of the Anesthesia Care Team, the scope of practice and specific duties of the Anesthesia Technologist, and the policies and standards of patient care practice. The course will also introduce the student to various regulatory associations and credentialing and examine future technologies in Anesthesia Technology. Topics covered include malignant hyperthermia, electrical and fire safety, essential patient position monitoring, and inhaled agents. Students will learn how to set up and operate critical equipment for anesthesia care, such as EKG, B/P, and Pulse OX monitors.

Course Fee: $200.00

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None