Anesthesia Technologist

This course offers a comprehensive study of the professional language of medicine. Students develop proficiency in word construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition and the use of terminology across various medical science disciplines, hospital services and health-related professions. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and analyzing the components of medical terms such as prefixes, suffixes, combining vowels and roots. Through a focus on anatomy, pathology, surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures and symptoms, students gain a foundational understanding of medical terminology and its practical application in healthcare settings.

This course in electrocardiography (EKG) Application and Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation includes evidence based information regarding recognizing and intervening in cardiac arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes (ACS) situations. Students receive instruction regarding basic cardiac rhythm recognition, obtaining vascular access and the placement of alternative advanced airway devices. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficiency in the following skills used in resuscitation; systematic patient care approach, high-quality Basic Life Support (BLS), airway management, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, intravenous and intraosseous access, medication use, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing and team dynamics. Students successfully completing this course receive certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Prerequisites: Take ALH-106; Students must be healthcare providers with current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification (either American Heart Association, American Red Cross or recognized equivalent) who participate in the treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Students must be able to successfully demonstrate competency in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use and bag-mask ventilation. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

The course is an introduction to anesthesiology's contribution to quality patient care and the relationship of the anesthesia technician to other healthcare professionals. The focus is on patient safety, universal precautions and employee safety in the healthcare environment. An introduction to the theory and concepts of a surgical environment is given including the fundamentals of a variety of anesthesia equipment and basic case set-up utilizing anesthesia supplies. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

This course offers an introduction to the theories and concepts in the adequate function of anesthesia equipment including maintaining equipment, repairing defects and trouble-shooting complications. Students are introduced to basic equipment used for patients while undergoing anesthesia, including airway equipment and hemodynamic monitoring. Introduction to point-of-care testing (POCT) are also covered. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

This course covers the theory and concepts of the use and function of anesthesia supplies and equipment used for various surgical procedures to include studies in general, regional and conscious sedations as well as patient positioning. Additional topics are types of anesthesia emergencies, including difficult airways, malignant hyperthermia, hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-110 and ANE-111. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course provides instruction and lab application to the theories and concepts of advanced anesthesia equipment that are used in complex anesthesia/surgical situations. Topics include invasive monitoring and high-level equipment: thromboelastograph, cell saver, transducers and transesophageal echocardiogram to properly assist with care of a high-risk patient. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-110 and ANE-111. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the principles of infection control in a surgical setting as well as gain experience with specific anesthesia equipment. The student will observe, obtain and practice specific technical skills. Hands-on experience will provide technical skills and further understanding of the theories taught within the classroom. This course will be graded on a pass/fail basic. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-114 and ANE-116. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete ANE-214. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course covers the theory and concepts in the proper use and safe practice of delivery and storage of anesthesia medications. Drugs commonly used in the practice of anesthesia will be studied. Emphasis is placed on the proper identification of these drugs by trade and generic names, their basic pharmacological action, and how they are used in a clinical setting. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete CHM-109. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. Complete ANE-114 and ANE-116. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course surveys the current trends in anesthesia technology. Emphasis is placed on professional issues such as continuing education, ethical behavior, team functioning and organization of health care institutions. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-203C and ANE-214. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This 8-week clinical experience takes place in diverse health care settings. This clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the entry level skills with specific anesthesia equipment. The student observes, obtains and practices at an entry skill level. Hands-on experience provides technical skills and further application of the theories taught within the classroom. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Anesthesia Clinical 2 must be successfully completed before beginning Anesthesia Clinical 3. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-203C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This 8-week clinical experience takes place in diverse health care settings. This clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the entry level skills with specific anesthesia equipment. The student observes, obtains and practices at an entry skill level. Hands-on experience provides technical skills and further application of the theories taught within the classroom. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Prerequisites: Complete ANE-203C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course is an introduction to fundamental life processes. Emphasis is on molecular biology that includes the study of micro and macro molecules. Cellular biology is also emphasized including structure, function, reproduction and genetics. This course incorporates an introduction to laboratory skills that includes the scientific method, metric system and microscopy. Many institutions will accept this course as a science elective for non-biology majors. This course does not satisfy a biology requirement for biology majors. Students who plan on transferring to a four-year institution should consult a transfer counselor.

Prerequisites: Students must be ELIGIBLE for ENG-101L or EAL-100. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Student must be eligible for CRE-103 or EAL-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course introduces students to atomic structure, important bioorganic molecules, enzymes, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, genetic principles and biotechnology. Selected topics include an overview of cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on cellular respiration and photosynthesis. The accompanying laboratory program allows students to practice scientific procedures by conducting investigations which are coordinated with lecture topics. This course transfers to most four-year institutions.

Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Eligibility for MAT-108. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete BIO-110 with a grade of "C" or higher. Alternatively, students can opt to take the BIO 110 Waiver Exam to fulfill the prerequisite by scoring at least a 70. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course in systemic human biology for students in allied health, nursing, physical education and other fields requiring a background in human biology. The focus of the course is normal anatomy and physiology, with reference to pathological situations as appropriate. The course focuses on body organization; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal-articular, muscular, nervous and the endocrine systems.

Prerequisites: Complete BIO-110 or BIO-151 with a grade of "C" or higher. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course in systemic human biology for students in allied health, nursing, physical education and other fields requiring a background in human biology. The focus of the course is normal anatomy and physiology, with reference to pathological situations as appropriate. The course includes the reproductive, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, acid-base/fluid/ electrolyte balance, urinary and digestive systems.

Prerequisites: Complete BIO-161 with a grade of "C" or higher. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This introductory chemistry course covers the basic chemical principles and prepares students for the General Chemistry course (CHM-151). Emphasis is on the concepts of chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. This course has a laboratory component that introduces students to safety and basic chemistry laboratory techniques. This course is equivalent to the Introductory Chemistry, CHM-110, combined with the Introductory Chemistry Lab, CHM-111, courses. Students cannot receive credit for both CHM-109 and CHM-110/CHM-111 courses.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-090. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This introductory chemistry course covers the basic chemical principles and prepares students for the General Chemistry course (CHM-151). Emphasis is on the concepts of chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. This course does not have a laboratory component. Students who wish may take the Introductory Chemistry Lab, CHM-111, course at the same time or later. This course when combined with the Introductory Chemistry Lab, CHM-111, is equivalent to the Introductory Chemistry, CHM-109, course. Students cannot receive credit for both CHM-109 and CHM-110/CHM-111 courses.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-090. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This laboratory course for the non-chemistry majors covers basic chemical laboratory techniques and safety in the chemical laboratory. The performed experiments provide an understanding and practical application of the fundamental principles related to chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. This course can be taken at the same time as the Introductory Chemistry course, CHM-110, to fulfill the requirement of the chemistry course with the lab.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-090. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete CHM-110 previously or at the same time. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course develops skills in college-level academic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation and revision. Through the reading and writing processes, students develop and support ideas, refine arguments, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources, reflect on and implement feedback to revise and edit writing, and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences and purposes of academic writing. Students develop an awareness of appropriate practices relating to intellectual honesty.

Prerequisites: ENG - Must meet one of the following: Writing placement Earned "A" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing Earned "B" or "C" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing places student in ENG 101L. EAL (If applicable): Successful completion of EAL 100 EAL Composition and EAL 101 EAL Reading 2 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. CRE-103 (If required) must be taken concurrently, if not successfully completed prior to enrolling in ENG-101. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. CRE - Must meet one of the following: Reading placement Successful completion of CRE 070 Successful completion of CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills Concurrently enrolled in CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills (co-requisite) - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course, the second in a two-course research and writing sequence, continues to expand and refine analytical writing and critical reading skills. Students deepen their understanding of rhetorical contexts and concepts while learning to adapt their research output for different audiences, genres and technologies. In addition, students consider the cultural, historical and intellectual lenses through which texts can be viewed and crafted. The course emphasizes strategies for comprehending advanced college-level texts and developing research skills, including evaluation of source credibility and relevance. Students strengthen their understanding of how meaning is created through grammatical, structural and writerly decisions. The course culminates in students creating a final portfolio or project showcasing their progress on the course learning outcomes.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-101L, CRE-103 (minimum grade "C"). - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course presents the mathematical fundamentals necessary to understand the basic principles of health, physics and chemistry. Topics include: the concepts of elementary algebra; fractions and fractional equations; ratio and proportion; percentages; variation; relationships among the metric and other systems of units; scientific notation; calculation of dosages; and basic geometry, graphing and statistics. Emphasis is on problem solving proficiency. Hand held calculators are used extensively.

Prerequisites: MAT-090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course provides the student with an understanding of how the scientific method is applied to the study of human and animal behavior. Topics include: research results, the major principles and perspectives of psychology, applications of contemporary psychology, the structure and function of the nervous system, foundations of learning, intelligence, social behavior, personality, feeling and emotion, motivation, abnormal psychology and its causes and therapies, developmental patterns and the measurement of behavior.