Description
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, anesthetic maintenance, post-operative care, and anesthesia monitoring for patients. The students will gain knowledge on anesthetic agents including their actions, side effects, and methods of delivery. Students will learn about anesthetic equipment, pain management, and basic life support and emergency response procedures. Prerequisites: VET-140, VET-142, VET-144, VET-146, and VET-148. Students must earn 75% or better to advance to the next level of courses in the major. This course is only offered in the fall semester.