Faculty: Health Sciences The Anesthesia major focuses on the administration of anesthetics and management of patient care during surgical procedures. Students develop skills in anesthesiology, pharmacology, patient monitoring, and perioperative care. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare facilities as anesthesiologists, anesthetists, or anesthesia technicians. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of anesthesia and perioperative care. - Develop skills in anesthesiology, pharmacology, and patient monitoring. - Learn techniques for administering anesthetics and managing patient care during surgery. - Explore principles of pain management, critical care, and emergency medicine. - Analyze and interpret anesthesia data and patient vital signs. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills for effective anesthesia practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Anesthesia** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in anesthesia. - Fundamentals of anesthesiology, pharmacology, and patient care. 2. **Anesthesiology** - Principles of anesthesiology, including types of anesthesia, administration techniques, and equipment. - Techniques for managing anesthesia during surgical procedures. 3. **Pharmacology in Anesthesia** - Principles of pharmacology in anesthesia, including anesthetic drugs, dosages, and interactions. - Techniques for administering and monitoring anesthetic medications. 4. **Patient Monitoring** - Principles of patient monitoring, including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and respiratory monitoring. - Techniques for monitoring and managing patient vital signs during surgery. 5. **Perioperative Care** - Principles of perioperative care, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. - Techniques for providing comprehensive perioperative care to surgical patients. 6. **Pain Management** - Principles of pain management, including acute and chronic pain, analgesics, and pain relief techniques. - Techniques for managing pain in surgical and critical care settings. 7. **Critical Care and Emergency Medicine** - Principles of critical care and emergency medicine, including life support, resuscitation, and crisis management. - Techniques for managing critical care and emergency situations in the operating room. 8. **Clinical Placement** - Real-world experiences in anesthesia settings, including clinical rotations, internships, and hands-on practice in hospitals or surgical centers. - Application of learned skills in practical anesthesia scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Anesthesia** - Comprehensive project applying skills in anesthesiology, pharmacology, or patient monitoring. - Delivery of a polished anesthesia project, research paper, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Anesthesiology reports, pharmacology projects, patient monitoring studies, perioperative care plans, pain management projects, critical care analyses, clinical placement reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Anesthesia" by various authors. - "Anesthesiology" by various authors. - "Pharmacology in Anesthesia" by various authors. - "Patient Monitoring" by various authors. - "Perioperative Care" by various authors. - "Pain Management" by various authors. - "Critical Care and Emergency Medicine" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Suitable for students interested in anesthesiology, patient care, and healthcare services. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, clinical placements, and internships. Additional advanced degrees or certifications may be required for specialized roles. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Anesthesia and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a specialization in Anesthesiology or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring anesthesiologists, anesthetists, anesthesia technicians, and individuals seeking careers in hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare facilities. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and patient care skills needed to excel in anesthesia, supporting careers in various surgical and healthcare settings.