Course Title:
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Course Description:
Part of the USAGPAN program. This course focuses on nurse anesthesia practice in a variety of practice settings. A study of the history of anesthesia and nurse anesthesia practice and the relationship of that practice in the development and growth of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The legal aspects of practice will be explored. The various functional roles of the nurse anesthetist related to administration, education, research and consultation with an orientation to administration and the teaching /learning process, and research will be explored. This course will enable the student to acquire knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the historical aspects of anesthesia, to be aware of the legal ramifications concerning the administration of anesthesia, and understand the current issues affecting the nurse anesthetist’s role in administration, education, and research.
Fall Offering:
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
Prerequisite 1:
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Limited to students in the USAGPAN program.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
