Department of Anesthesiology
2536 Lakeside Hospital Building
Phone 844-8077
The Master of Science degree in anesthesiology is open to students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by Case Western Reserve University. Baccalaureate degrees in biology, chemistry, and physics are preferred. Students who have received a baccalaureate degree in other than a science may qualify for admission to the program if they have completed two years of biology with laboratory (including one year of vertebrate anatomy and vertebrate physiology), two years of chemistry with laboratory (including one year of organic chemistry), a year of physics with laboratory, one year of calculus for premedical/life sciences and one year of English with expository writing. Students who have not completed a degree in a science or satisfied the above science requirements will not be considered for admission until these requirements are satisfied.
Students interested in obtaining admission to the program are required to present an above average undergraduate GPA and to complete the Graduate Record Examination General Test with scores above the median. Students will be selected by an intrafaculty committee which will review academic credentials and test scores, assess work or nonacademic experiences/expertise, and conduct personal interviews.
The program is six semesters (24 months) beginning in June and coinciding with the university calendar for graduate studies. The first three semesters include clinical instruction coupled with basic science and medical course work. During the remaining semesters, students complete one-month rotations in all subspecialties of anesthesiology. The course of study consists of 57 graduate credit hours. Graduates may practice as an anesthesiologist's assistant and are qualified to take the National Certification Examination for Anesthesiologist's Assistants.
Anesthesiology (ANES)
ANES 403, Physical Methods for Anesthesiologist's Assistants, 2
Basic concepts in electricity, gas/liquid interfaces, statistics and computer systems needed for subsequent work.
ANES 440, Patient Monitoring and Instrumentation I, 3
Students are taught the proper balance between circuits and engineering concepts and the clinical application of anesthesia instrumentation. Monitors and devices used in the operating room are studied with respect to principles of operation, calibration and interpretation of data. A hands-on laboratory is utilized to maximize direct contact to the instrumentation of the profession.
ANES 441, Patient Monitoring and Instrumentation II, 3
Continuation of ANES 440.
Prerequisite: ANES 440
ANES 456, Applied Physiology for Anesthesiologist's Assistants I, 3
Basic and applied human systems physiology with emphasis on topics and areas of special concern to the anesthetist.
ANES 458, Applied Physiology for Anesthesiologist's Assistants II, 3
Continuation of ANES 456.
Prerequisite: ANES 403 and ANES 456
ANES 460, Introduction to Anesthesia, 2
Basic concepts dealing with clinical anesthesia are introduced. Medical terminology, human anatomy, medical chart interpretation and drug dosage calculations are included in the course curriculum.
ANES 461, Orientation to Clinical Experience, 3
Introduction to experience in the operating room with emphasis on the fundamental procedures and techniques used in administering an anesthetic. Preoperative assessment, IV placement techniques, airway management, intraoperative patient care and postoperative management are all emphasized in this course.
ANES 462, Anesthesia Clinical Correlation I, 1
A series of conferences presented by students that applies to anesthetic theory as it relates to the clinical experience. Specific anesthetic situations are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ANES 460
ANES 463, Anesthesia Clinical Experience I, 3
A continuation of the preparation, observation and hands-on learning format initiated in ANES 461. Patient management and technical skills are refined with close attention to the didactic course work. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered at the end of the semester. BLS (basic life support) certification is required for course completion.
Prerequisite: ANES 461
ANES 464, Anesthesia Clinical Correlation 11, 1
A spectrum of case presentation conferences presented by the students dealing with basic and major problems in anesthesia management. Medical and surgical history of individual patients and the outcomes of anesthesia and surgery are emphasized. Journal Club and Morbidity and Mortality conferences are included.
Prerequisite: ANES 462
ANES 465, Anesthesia Clinical Experience II, 3
A continuation of ANES 463. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered at the end of the semester. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification is required for course completion.
Prerequisite: ANES 463
ANES 467, Anesthesia Clinical Experience III, 4
Extended exposure to all of the clinical subspecialties of anesthesiology (obstetrics, pediatrics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, etc.). Students alternate through rotations at several area hospitals.
Prerequisite: ANES 465
ANES 468, Anesthesia Clinical Correlation III, 1
The second year equivalent of ANES 462.
Prerequisite: ANES 464
ANES 469, Anesthesia Clinical Experience IV, 8
A continuation of ANES 467. A comprehensive clinical examination is administered at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: ANES 467
ANES 470, Anesthesia Clinical Correlation IV, 1
The second year equivalent of ANES 464.
Prerequisite: ANES 468
ANES 471, Anesthesia Clinical Experience V, 8
Prerequisite: ANES 469
ANES 475, Pharmacology for Anesthesiologist's Assistants, 2
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, uptake, distribution and action of the volatile and intravenous anesthetics, muscle relaxants, narcotics, hypnotics and other pharmaceuticals used in the administration of an anesthetic.
ANES 477, Electrocardiogram for Anesthesiologist's Assistants, 2
Diagnosis and practical applications of electrocardiography and echocardiography as monitoring techniques in the operating room.
ANES 480, Fundamentals of Anesthetic Science I, 1
ANES 499, Clinical Remediation, 1-10
A continuation of preparation, observation and hands-on learning format for clinical experience remediation for substandard clinical performance.
ANES 580, Fundamentals of Anesthetic Science II, 1
ANES 599, Clinical Remediation, 1-10
A continuation of preparation, observation and hands-on learning format for clinical experience remediation for substandard clinical performance. Acceptance in MSA program second-year status.
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