NA780 Clinical Integration (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NA771  
In this course, the student integrates theory with practice by analyzing the anesthetic management of selected cases. Patient care plans are reviewed, compared, and contrasted in light of actual or anticipated outcomes. Current research is used to support patient care decisions. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore current topics and trends in anesthesia, facilitated by guest lecturers.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Develop, present, and defend an anesthetic evidence based care plan based on the actual patient care.
2. Analyze patient care outcomes in terms of planned or actual care delivered.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills while evaluating actual patient care.

a. Identify and articulate the indications, contraindications, selected equipment and medications (including drug dose ranges), patient positioning, and potential complications involved in fiberoptic airway management, obtaining central venous access, and performing ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks.

b.  Develop and execute an anesthesia care plan for a simulated patient care experience.

c.  Reflect upon, assess and evaluate the simulated delivery of patient care in relation to professional development.

d.  Prepare a proposal for a synthesis paper.

4. Work effectively on a project that requires collaboration.