ANE 260 - Anesthesia Technology Clinical I

Description
This course is the first of three externship experiences, focusing on integrating the theory, simulation, and practical application of basic skills acquired from previous didactic coursework in the clinical and patient setting. Before entering the clinical and patient care setting, the student will receive Basic Life Support and an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support card. The student will first observe and then provide support during surgical procedures. Students must maintain a weekly case log of all systems and detailed case reports of direct patient care processes. Students will progress to independently set up and or assess the efficacy of equipment, medications, and technique. Students will evaluate the patient’s circumstance, consult with the Anesthesia provider and assist in the patient’s care. Students will interact with vendors and other departments.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 16

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Allied Health
Discipline: ANE

Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Clinical - 1:3 (min.)

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate daily interaction as a productive member of the surgical team.
2. Identify and prepare supplies and equipment needed in the OR based on procedural and patient needs.
3. Demonstrate competency in opening and preparing the supplies and instruments necessary for the procedure while maintaining an aseptic technique.
4. Perform the daily activities of the anesthesia technologist under the direct supervision of a mentoring staff member.
5. Exhibit punctuality, consistency, and dedication
6. Identify and define the location and critical supplies needed within the emergency crash, MH, and difficult airway carts
7. Recognize the needs and anticipation of the anesthesia care team throughout assisting with intubation and understanding the variety of intubation blades.
8. Identify the differences between the LMAs available for clinical practice.
9. Recognize the essential supplies for stocking and restocking the adult anesthesia cart.
10. Describe which endotracheal tubes are needed for specific surgical interventions and anesthesia practices.
11. Illustrate competence with a turnover of the anesthesia workstation after each surgical procedure.
12. Define which thoracic procedure(s) require double-lumen endobronchial tubes and the appropriate adjunct equipment.
13. Identify and correctly recite (while performing the skill) the anesthesia gas machine quality control check.
14. Describe the differences and procedures for OPA and NPA adjunct airway devices.
15. Recognize the importance of the anesthesia block cart and assist the anesthesia care team with proper stocking and assisting of nerve blocks.
16. Identification of operating room table controls with emphasis on patient positioning.
17. Illustrate confidence with the location and supplies needed for the pediatric cart.
18. Identify essential patient monitoring variables, such as EKG, B/P, SPO2, BIS, Temp, and Capnograph.
19. Summarization of cumulative final skills competency

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:

Observation of Anesthesia Technologist Role
Monitor Devices and Alarms
Anesthesia Equipment Overview
Equipment Selection for Basic Airway
Anesthesia Machine Checkouts
Troubleshooting Equipment
Accessory Equipment for Procedure in Collaboration with Anesthesia
Independent Procedure Setup

Note: Due to the nature of variability in hospital schedules in a clinical setting, students may gain experience in an asynchronous manner.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
N/A

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Clinical Competencies 25%

Clinical Assignments 25%

Individual Preparation 25%

Clinical Instruction and Evaluation 25%

Mandatory Course Components:
N/A

Academic Program Prerequisite: Anesthesia Technology
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): ANE 215
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required

Total Clinical Hours Per Week: 16
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Other (list below), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Completion of an accredited program in Anesthesia Technology preferred.
Current Cer.A.T.T. credentials.
Minimum of an associate's degree or higher.

General Room Request: None

Maximum Course Enrollment: 26
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2023 (8/1/2023)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Anesthesia Technology
1st Catalog Year: 2023-2024
People Soft Course ID Number: 105231
Course CIP Code: 51.9999

Name of Course Author:
Rachel Morairty