ANE 210 - Fundamentals of Anesthesia Technology I

Description
This course focuses on the basic and advanced aspects of Anesthesia Gas Machines and Anesthesia related equipment. The set-up and function of essential equipment for anesthesia care, anesthesia machine check out, and types of anesthesia will be discussed. Students will learn about the various medical gas cylinders and pipelines used in the medical atmosphere. Hemodynamic and gas monitoring, intravenous lines, and skin preparation will be covered. Transducer set up for various types of surgery. Students will also be exposed to transfusion medicine and preoperative blood management. Topics covered will include the scope of practice, occupational health, electrical safety, fire safety, and the anesthesia workstation. The students will also learn about the severity of latex-allergic patients and being a part of Anesthesia Care.

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:
1. Identify the types of medical gas cylinders and containers.

2. Describe the use of suction equipment and its maintenance.

3. Describe the principles related to the breathing system.

4. Describe the emotional considerations related to the surgical patient.

5. Identify the components of the breathing circuit.

6. Perform and understand the pre-op (FDA) machine check.

7. Demonstrate proper handling and transportation of the Anesthesia Gas Machine in and out of the OR for emergency procedures.

8. Perform the set up and function of essential equipment for anesthesia care.

9. Identify the various vaporizers used in anesthesia today.

10. Identify the hazards of the anesthesia gas delivery system.

11. Identify complications of and prepare for latex-allergic patients.

12. Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety in the classroom and lab setting.

13. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of intravenous lines and skin prep.

14. Identify methods of gas monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring.

16. Demonstrate methods used in temperature monitoring.

17. Demonstrate the use of pulse oximetry and instrument cleaning and sterilization.

18. Demonstrate competency in equipment checkout and maintenance

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:

Non-Invasive Monitoring of the Anesthesia Patient
Identification of medical gas cylinders, suction devices, and basic principles of the breathing system
Anesthesia delivery systems
Anesthesia breathing circuits
Anesthesia gas machine checkout
Non-Operating room anesthesia
Vascular Access, IV Cannulas, and Therapy
Midterm Review and Exam
Blood Gas Analysis
Hazards of anesthesia delivery
Hemostasis
Transfusion Medicine
Anesthesia vaporizers
Review for final exam

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): None
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
AP Min. Score:
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
Course Fees: $891.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 105224
Course CIP Code: 51.9999

Name of Course Author:
Rachel Morairty