ANES 105 - Pharmacology I

3 Total Credits
This course offers an opportunity to learn and apply basic pharmacology with particular relevance to the operating room. The course describes pharmacological sources and development. The course introduces families and classification of drugs to the students with emphasis on treatment of the surgical patient. Students learn crisis management for cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia, including reactive scenario training. Students are introduced to pharmacology math. Students are shown how to manage drugs in the OR including preoperative and perioperative situations, handling, labeling, and storage protocols. Students will be able to gain insight into different anesthesia techniques including general, local, and regional anesthesia. Students will be able to gain knowledge of medical terminology with regard to pharmacology.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate critical thinking when dealing with legal/ethical decision making.
Explain health work legal requirements.
Show familiarity with the medical record, HIPAA and confidentiality.
Articulate the core concepts medical malpractice and how to avoid it.