& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Master Degree Programs 205<br />
Required Course Descriptions<br />
NA605<br />
Statistical Techniques and Research Methods (3 cr.)<br />
The methods <strong>of</strong> descriptive and experimental research, the study <strong>of</strong><br />
statistical procedures, and the development <strong>of</strong> research methodology will<br />
be presented.<br />
NA610<br />
Instructional Design (1 cr.)<br />
This course examines the learning process and how it influences<br />
instructional design. Topics include current trends in instruction and<br />
evaluation; and planning for the teaching/learning process.<br />
NA616<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice I (1 cr.)<br />
This course presents the physiology <strong>of</strong> various positions for anesthesia,<br />
various care plans, and the importance <strong>of</strong> universal precautions.<br />
NA617<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice II (2 cr.)<br />
This course presents the administration <strong>of</strong> general anesthesia with<br />
emphasis on gas machines, vaporizers, and monitoring devices.<br />
NA621<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice III (2 cr.)<br />
This course presents concepts <strong>of</strong> pre-, intra-, and post-anesthesia<br />
patient assessment; and basic physiologic monitoring.<br />
NA622<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice IV (1 cr.)<br />
This course presents advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> practice including<br />
anesthesia techniques for head and neck, abdominal, and orthopedic<br />
surgery.<br />
NA626<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice V (3 cr.)<br />
This course presents advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> practice including<br />
anesthesia techniques for pediatrics, obstetrics, neuro-, and regional<br />
anesthesia.<br />
NA627<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Anesthesia Practice VI (1 cr.)<br />
This course presents advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> cardiovascular anesthesia<br />
including intrathoracic and open heart.<br />
NA628<br />
Anesthesia and Uncommon Diseases (1 cr.)<br />
This course presents advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> uncommon disease<br />
processes and the implications for anesthesia care.<br />
NA639<br />
Chemistry and Physics (5 cr.)<br />
This course presents aspects <strong>of</strong> inorganic and organic chemistry,<br />
biochemistry, and physics, which are applicable to the science and<br />
practice <strong>of</strong> anesthesia. Includes the application <strong>of</strong> learned principles to<br />
various aspects <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice. Topics include: the chemistry and<br />
physics <strong>of</strong> anesthetic agents; accessory drugs; therapeutic agents;<br />
explosion hazards and electrical safety.<br />
NA644<br />
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology I (5 cr.)<br />
This course presents aspects <strong>of</strong> anatomy, physiology, and<br />
pathophysiology, which are relevant to the science and practice <strong>of</strong><br />
anesthesia. Topics include cell physiology, nervous system, and<br />
respiratory system.<br />
NA649<br />
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology II (5 cr.)<br />
This course continues the in-depth analysis <strong>of</strong> the body systems relevant<br />
to the science and practice <strong>of</strong> anesthesia. Topics include circulatory<br />
system, endocrine system, and excretory system.<br />
NA655<br />
Pharmacology I (2 cr.)<br />
This course is a comprehensive study <strong>of</strong> specific anesthesia drugs and<br />
their clinical use by the anesthetist.<br />
NA660<br />
Pharmacology II (5 cr.)<br />
This course presents pharmacological principles as applied to the<br />
clinical practice <strong>of</strong> anesthesia. Topics include pharmacodynamics,<br />
anesthetic agents, accessory drugs, and drug interactions.<br />
NA670<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (3 cr.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.<br />
NA671<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (240 hrs.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.<br />
NA672<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (240 hrs.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.<br />
NA673<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (480 hrs.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.<br />
NA674<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (480 hrs.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.<br />
NA678<br />
Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (480 hrs.)<br />
Clinical experience is provided in the member hospitals on a rotating<br />
basis. Clinical instructors will guide the student utilizing appropriate<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> anesthesia practice.
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