Core
Courses
(offered at Nazareth Hospital)
GRA 3505
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology in Anesthesia I
4 credits
This subject is divided into four areas, beginning with cellular
anatomy and physiology as a basis for all other
anatomy and physiology courses. Respiratory System I focuses on
the upper and lower respiratory tracts;
Respiratory System II focuses on pathophysiology in relation to
anesthesia. The circulatory and excretory
systems are also presented in this course to provide a better
theoretical base to aid students at the
outset of their clinical practice.
GRA 3515
Chemistry and Physics I
1 credit
An introduction for beginning students to the principles of
inorganic chemistry as applied specifically to anesthetic
management. Emphasis is placed on the application of gas laws and
principles of physics to anesthesia
practice and equipment utilization. Included in this course is a
review of mathematics and principles
of electricity as related to anesthesia.
GRA 3525
Pharmacology I
2 credits
An introduction to pharmacology of anesthetic agents and drugs
used in conjunction with these agents. The
course covers the signs and stages of anesthesia.
GRA 4005
Orientation to Study and Practice of Anesthesia
3 credits
A broadly based orientation is provided to ease beginning students
into the clinical area. This course includes
introduction to professional aspects, ethics,
psychology/sociology, and department management. Legal
aspects and the history of anesthesia are also presented. The
basic principles section includes the following
topics: electrocardiography, anesthesia-related equipment and
care, preoperative assessment, IV techniques,
airway management and ventilation, patient positioning, and
techniques and management of regional
anesthesia.
GRA 4105
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology in Anesthesia II
4 credits
The endocrine and nervous systems are studied during this advanced
course, preparing the student for increasingly
difficult clinical experiences.
GRA 4155
Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia II and III
2 credits
A continuation of the study of chemistry and physics as applied to
anesthesia. An in-depth study of gas laws,
anesthesia machines, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
GRA 4185
Pharmacology II
3 credits
An in-depth study of pharmacology of anesthetic agents and adjunct
drugs influencing anesthesia administration,
including uptake, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
GRA 4305
Advanced Principles of Practice
4 credits
An in-depth study of the clinical application of theoretical
knowledge in relation to the management of patients
undergoing specialty surgery—abdominal, urological, EENT,
plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, cardiovascular,
geriatrics, emergency, neuro, OB, and pediatrics.
GRA 4365
Thesis
1 credit
Each student explores an anesthesia-related specialty of the
student’s choice in the form of an independent
project. The projects from which the student may choose include
research, a case study, or an
educational class presentation.
GRA 4995
Clinical Practicum
9 credits
Clinical applications of theoretical knowledge in hands-on
experience with patients.
