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GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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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
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: $891.00
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:
​​​​​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

 

 
Course Outline:

  1. Non-Invasive Monitoring of the Anesthesia Patient
  2. Identification of medical gas cylinders, suction devices, and basic principles of the breathing system
  3. Anesthesia delivery systems
  4. Anesthesia breathing circuits
  5. Anesthesia gas machine checkout
  6. Non-Operating room anesthesia
  7. Vascular Access, IV Cannulas, and Therapy
  8. Midterm Review and Exam
  9. Blood Gas Analysis
  10. Hazards of anesthesia delivery
  11. Hemostasis
  12. Transfusion Medicine
  13. Anesthesia vaporizers
  14. Review for final exam

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: 105224
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



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