MANESPRA20 Clinical Studies in Nurse Anaesthesia, Level 2 Course description

The students will undergo supervised practical training. The course is organised such that the students primarily focus on anaesthesia for patients in ASA categories 1 and 2, but with increasing focus on patients in ASA categories 3 and 4. The student is expected to show progress, take responsibility and, to an increasing extent, make independent assessments in nurse anaesthesia.

Students must have passed ANESTPRA10 Clinical Studies in Nurse Anaesthesia, Level 1 in order to start this course.

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

Simulation and supervised practical training.

The following coursework requirements must be met before a student can receive an assessment for the course:

• The student¿s specification of learning outcomes for the course
• Attendance in compulsory activities
  • Simulation

Nurse anaesthesia is an independent professional practice that takes place in close collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, in particular anaesthetists. The anaesthesiology functions of a nurse anaesthetist are delegated by a doctor and require specialist anaesthesiology competence. Anaesthesiology work comprises general and regional anaesthesia and observing patients under e.g. sedation. Knowledge is required to be able to initiate quick and adequate treatment in acute situations until other help arrives, and is a precondition for close collaboration with anaesthetists.

ABIO6000/MAABI4000, Medisinsk og naturvitenskapelig kunnskap 10 stp., must have been approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the exam for this course.

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 different anaesthetics and their uses, effects and side-effects
• has in-depth knowledge of all common anaesthesia forms and techniques
• 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 characteristics of particular patient groups that have implications for the choice and administration of anaesthetics
• has in-depth knowledge of trauma mechanisms, trauma scoring, triage and transport of trauma patients

Skills:

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories and methods in nurse anaesthesiology
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to theories on the link between illness/injury and the choice of anaesthetics and anaesthesia methods

Lectures and self-study.

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