ANE 200 - Introduction to Anesthesia Technology

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.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: Anesthesia Technology
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $263.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Anesthesia Technology

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared to:

1. Identify the anesthetic principles and pre-op evaluations.

2. Describe some of the hazards related to the OR environment.

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

4. Identify anesthetic risks and liability issues of anesthetic administration.

5. Identify the components of the anesthetic state and levels of consciousness.

6. Discuss fire and electrical safety issues and ways to minimize risk.

7. Identify the importance of understanding respiratory function.

8. Describe the mechanics of patient positioning.

9. Describe the aspects of blood gasses and the importance of EKGs.

10. Describe the principles of patient safety.

11. Exemplify the medical gas approach to anesthetic practice.

12. Explain and demonstrate the use of patient warming devices.

Course Outline:

Healthcare Industry and Professions
Diversity in Healthcare
Surgical Services and Facilities
Role and Responsibilities of Anesthesia Technologist
Scope of Practice
Education and Professional Development
Policies and Standards of Patient Care Practices
Patient Considerations Related to Anesthesia Technology
Patient Assessment and Screening Processes
Occupational Health
Anesthetic Risk, Quality Improvement, and Liability
Legal and Ethical Implications
Infection Control
Regulatory Agencies

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
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
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
N/A

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 105223
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 26
General Room Request: None

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Allied Health
Discipline: ANE
First Term Valid: Fall 2023 (8/1/2023)
1st Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Name of Course Author:
Rachel Morairty

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

Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028