Clinical Practicum V

Catalog description

This is the fifth in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum IV and through in-hospital experiences. Learners will improve proficiency in the application of critical thinking skills, best practices, and didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice, mirroring that of an entry-level CRNA. Clinical experiences focus on anesthesia care of complex and diverse patient populations across the lifespan undergoing elective and emergency surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, reflective thinking, and interpersonal communication of an anesthesia provider. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.