Course description

This hybrid course provides the student with knowledge and skills that are utilized in the care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia. Topics include types of anaesthesia, anaesthetic drugs, Malignant Hyperthermia, communication, documentation, assessment and transfer of care to the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). This course includes an anaesthetic lab.

Course details

Hours: 22
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: OHS1320
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery