ANE 230 - Anesthesia Technology Procedure and Pathophysiology

Description
This course will discuss routine procedures performed by the Anesthesia Technologist, including landmarking, patient positioning, and anesthesia implications of surgical procedures. In addition, the mechanisms and functions of the various body systems when administering anesthetic medication will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on common pathologies that an anesthesia technologist must be aware of when administering medications, positioning, or performing ventilation techniques.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

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:
Lecture - 1:1

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

Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the application of anesthetic principles related to pathophysiology.
2. Explain cardiovascular pathophysiology.
3. Identify respiratory, nervous system, musculoskeletal, and immune system pathophysiology.
4. Define positioning landmarks and complications for nerve blocks.
5. Classify the correct sample tubing and IV catheters for patient lab samples.
6. Differentiate between complications associated with patient positioning and operating room
table technicities.

7. Differentiate the various levels of disinfection, aseptic technique, sterile technique, and clean.
8. Describe the use for cell salvaging and TEG patient blood samples
9. Define the ACLS algorithm for emergency patient care
10. Describe the importance of the Stanford Manual for Anesthesia Emergencies.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:

The Standford Manual Transporting patients with invasive monitoring, emergency meds and oxygen.
Neurosurgery anesthesia, preparing the surgical and anesthesia areas, and specialized equipment.
Thoracic and cardiac surgery anesthesia, transport, and specialized equipment.
Vascular surgery anesthesia, surgical and anesthesia areas, and patient transport.
Obstetric anesthesia and patients, epidural procedures and patient positioning, and intro to blood cell salvage.
Neonatal and pediatric anesthesia, patient emotional support, transportation and specialized equipment.
Review of material from weeks 1-6 for midterm exam.
Midterm, Anesthesia for laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, patient monitoring and positioning
Orthopedic surgery anesthesia, patient monitoring and specialized equipment.
Transplant anesthesia, caring for and transport of donor, and emotional considerations.
Preparing the anesthesia room with specialized equipment for patient monitoring.
Trauma surgery and preparing the operating room.
Types of trauma procedures and massive transfusion protocol.
Cumulative review and final exam preparation.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
N/A

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture 30-40%

Audio/Visual Content: 15-20%

Group Work and Invididual Activities: 20-30%

Discussion/Participation: 15-20%

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 261
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
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: 105226
Course CIP Code: 51.9999

Name of Course Author:
Rachel Morairty