High Fidelity Simulation I

Course Description

This is the first of three high-fidelity simulation courses to accompany the program’s Principles of Anesthesiology courses. This advanced course integrates didactic knowledge, clinical decision-making, and technical expertise through high-fidelity simulation. Residents will engage in skills-based examinations, complex anesthesia scenarios, and evidence-based clinical practice exercises that reflect real-world perioperative challenges.Residents will demonstrate proficiency in all types of anesthetics, including general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, and regional anesthesia across diverse special populations, not limited to obstetrics and pediatrics. Focus on anesthesia equipment preparation, airway management, pharmacologic interventions, crisis resource management, and interdisciplinary communication. Skills-based exams provide a structured assessment of core technical competencies. In contrast, scenario-based exams evaluate the resident’s ability to synthesize knowledge, anticipate complications, and lead the anesthesia care team under pressure. Emphasis is placed on integrating scholarly evidence into clinical practice, reinforcing the translation of current research into safe, high-quality anesthesia care.Through repeated practice, structured demonstration and debriefings, and formative feedback, this course fosters the development of advanced critical thinking, professional judgment, and the competency expected at the doctoral level. By the end of the course, residents will be prepared to independently manage everyday anesthetic situations while applying evidence-based anesthesia principles to optimize patient outcomes.

Code

ANE 8242

Credits

3.0

Subject

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Programs That Include This Course

• Doctoral Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice