USC Schedule of Classes

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, uptake and distribution of inhalational anesthetics, and pharmacology of respiratory and cardiovascular drugs. Application of pharmacologic principles to anesthetic management.

Basic theory of anesthesia administration, preanesthetic assessment, physical examination, monitoring. Case management including airway and blood/fluid management, anesthesia machine, and postoperative pain. Lecture/case study format. Open to nurse anesthesia students only. (Duplicates credit in NURS 572.)

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory in the clinical setting with observation and supervised clinical residency. Prerequisites: ANST 501 and ANST 502. Open only to Nurse Anesthesia majors.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory in the clinical setting with observation and supervised clinical residency. Prerequisites: ANST 503, ANST 504 and ANST 505. Open only to Nurse Anesthesia majors.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory expanded to geriatric, obstetrical, and pediatric anesthesia; anesthetic management to include medically compromised patients. Prerequisite: ANST 505, ANST 506, ANST 507. Open only to Nurse Anesthesia majors.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory expanded to neuroanesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, trauma anesthesia, critical care and pain management. Prerequisite: ANST 509. Open only to Nurse Anesthesia majors.

A capstone course that requires student to demonstrate ability to integrate theory, research, and practice through a mentored research experience with direct relevance to graduate specialization. Open only to Nurse Anesthesia majors.

Correlation of advanced techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory in diverse specialty anesthesia rotations. Prerequisite: ANST 505, ANST 507, ANST 509, ANST 511. Open only to Nurse Anesthesiology majors.

Research leading to the master's degree in nurse anesthesia. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Open to nurse anesthesia majors only. Graded CR/NC.

Supervised learning in functional and/or clinical area of focus reflecting current trends and development in the field of nurse anesthesia. Open to nurse anesthesia majors only. Graded CR/NC.

Correlation of techniques of anesthesia administration with application of scientific and pharmacologic theory in the clinical environment with observation and supervised clinical instruction.

Focuses on positive/protective social and behavioral factors influencing well-being of individuals and populations. Public health promotion strategies, clinical prevention and lifestyle choices will be reviewed.

A two semester curriculum promoting synthesis and mastery of topics integral to the art and science of nurse anesthesia planning, management, and delivery.

Mentored research on an individualized topic of interest leading to the professional doctorate. The project will culminate in a formal written research paper or presentation.

Mentored research on an individualized topic of interest leading to the professional doctorate. The project will culminate in a formal written research paper or presentation.

Mentored research on an individualized topic of interest leading to the professional doctorate. The project will culminate in a formal written research paper or presentation.