ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY

ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY (AT)

DIVISION: Health Sciences

AT 110  PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY  
3 unit  
Corequisite(s): AT 111
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to Anesthesiology's contribution to quality patient care and the relationship of the Anesthesia Technologist to other Healthcare professionals. Focus is on patient safety, universal precautions, and student safety in the Healthcare environment. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 111  BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY  
3 unit  
Corequisite(s): AT 110
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts of functioning in a surgical environment including a fundamental understanding of a variety of anesthesia equipment and basic case set-up utilizing anesthesia supplies and equipment. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 112  ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY  
3 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 111
Corequisite(s): AT 113, 114, and 116
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in an Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts of the use and function of anesthesia supplies and equipment used for various surgical procedures to include cases in: General, regional, and conscious sedation. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 113  ANESTHESIA PHARMACOLOGY  
3 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 110 and 111
Corequisite(s): AT 112, 114, and 116
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts in the proper use and safe practice of delivery and storage of anesthesia medications which includes: Stocking of the drug cart and assisting anesthesia care provider in the preparation of medications. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 114  BASIC ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT – THEORY AND LAB  
3.5 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 111
Corequisite(s): AT 112, 113, and 116
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theories and concepts in the adequate function of anesthesia equipment to include, maintaining equipment, repairing defects and trouble-shooting complications. Total of 54 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 115  ADVANCED ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT – THEORY AND LAB  
3.5 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 114
Corequisite(s): AT 117 and 118
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts of advanced anesthesia equipment used in cardiac, neurological, and trauma anesthesia. Total of 54 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
AT 116  ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I  
5 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 111
Corequisite(s): AT 112, 113, and 114
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts of clinical practice in Obstetrical, Pediatric, and Outpatient anesthesia to include: General, regional and conscious sedation techniques. Total of 270 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
AT 117  ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II  
5 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 116
Corequisite(s): AT 115 and 118
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Introduction to the theory and concepts of advanced clinical practice skills. Students operate independently as anesthesia technologists in all aspects of patient care including: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical phases. Total of 270 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
AT 117A  ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II  
2 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 116
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Theory and concepts of intermediate clinical practice skills. Students operate independently under the supervision of a clinical instructor as anesthesia technologists in all aspects of patient care including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical phases. Total of 108 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
AT 117B  ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III  
3 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 117A
Corequisite(s): AT 115, 118
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Anesthesia Technology Program

Advancement and further studies in the theory and concepts of advanced clinical practice skills. Students operate independently as anesthesia technologists in all aspects of patient care including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical phases. Total of 162 hours laboratory.

Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
AT 118  ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDY AND PROGRAM REVIEW  
3 unit  
Prerequisite(s): AT 116
Corequisite(s): AT 115, 117
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in an Anesthesia Technology Program

Capstone course utilizing theory and concepts of the clinical practicum for demonstrating safe and effective anesthesia care for all surgical patients to include: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade