ANESTPRA20 Clinical Studies in Nurse Anaesthesia, Level 2 Course description

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours.

None.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of how the most common anaesthesia methods and drugs function and are used
• has in-depth knowledge of the most common complications in connection with acute and/or critical illness, advanced medical treatment and anaesthesia
• has in-depth knowledge of special circumstances relating to different surgical procedures that have a bearing on the choice and application of different anaesthesia forms, techniques and drugs
• has in-depth knowledge of maintaining and restoring vital functions in situations where they are threatened
• has knowledge of the effects of different treatment and examination methods on the nurse anaesthetist's working environment

Skills

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories and methods in nurse anaesthesia
• is capable of working on practical and theoretical problem-solving relating to the functions and responsibilities of a nurse anaesthetist:
  • is capable, with some assistance, of working in an independent and responsible manner when administering general anaesthesia to otherwise able-bodied patients (ASA 1 and 2) in accordance with applicable guidelines
  • is capable of independently administering and evaluating prescribed anaesthetics and other relevant drugs
  • is capable of independently administering and evaluating the most commonly used pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief methods
  • is capable of independently monitoring patients under regional anaesthesia and deep sedation
  • is capable of using the anaesthetic machine and advanced medical equipment commonly used in treatment in a conscious and sound manner
  • is capable of independently identifying acute and problematic situations
  • is capable of ensuring continuity in patient treatment through written and oral documentation

Competence

The student

• is capable, with some supervision, of analysing ethical issues based on relevant discipline knowledge, research, experience and patient knowledge
• is capable of participating actively in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation on patient treatment in accordance with his/her own competence and applicable ethical principles and healthcare legislation
• is capable of contributing to new ideas and innovation processes in nurse anaesthesia

• Anaesthesia for different age groups
• Observation, monitoring and treatment to prevent serious failure of vital functions
• Restoring vital functions following anaesthesia and surgery
• Postoperative monitoring and nursing
• Division of responsibility for medical procedures and drug administration
• Working environment

All answer papers are assessed by two examiners, one of whom must be external.

Frederik Hetmann

• Respiratory failure and control.
• Circulatory failure and cardiovascular control.
• Advanced CPR.
• Neurophysiology.
• Physiology related to stress and pain.
• Acute pain.
• Acid-base regulation and disorders.
• Blood and its components.
• Immunology.
• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - all age groups.
• Pharmaceuticals - drug interactions and side effects.
• Relevant laws and regulations (duty to report nonconformities, division of responsibility).
• Microbiology and infection prevention.
• Multi-organ failure.
• Medical equipment.

ABIO6000 and MAABI4000 overlap 100%.

Pass-Fail.

The summative assessment is carried out by a representative of the practical training establishment and a representative of the university. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

ANESTPRA20 and MANESPRA20 overlap 100%. Academic content is overlapping with ANESTPRA2 and MANESPRA2.