ANES 2440 - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 4

Credit hours: 4 hours (180 clinical hours per semester)

Prerequisites: ANES 2430 - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 3

Course Description:
This clinical course takes place in diverse health care settings. The clinical experiences will provide the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the entry level skills with specific anesthesia equipment. The student will observe, obtain and practice at an entry skill level. Hands-on experience will provide technical skills and further application of the theories taught within the classroom. These courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. (Offered in final semester during second 7-week term)

Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:

Independently set-up, and/or assess efficacy of equipment, medications and technique.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in caring for anesthesia patients of all types, ages, and physical conditions for a variety of surgical and medically related procedures.
Effectively collaborate with the anesthesia care team including interaction with other departments and vendors.
Functions as a student anesthesia technologist within appropriate professional standards, ethical, and legal requirements, accepts responsibility and accountability while assisting with the delivery of patient care.