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Faculty
Allied Health Sciences
Transforming Healthcare through Allied Health Sciences Education
Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Technology
Program Duration 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria
i) Candidates with HSSC (F.Sc Pre-Medical/Anesthesia Technology) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 50% marks are eligible to Apply.
ii) Candidates with diploma in relevant field with at least 45% marks in annual system of 2.00 CGPA on the scales of 4.00 in semester system registered by KPK medical Faculty with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad ae eligible to apply.
Program Objectives
* To prepare competent, entry-level Anesthesia Technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
* Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of anesthesia-related equipment, applying sound technical skills.
* Apply the principles of basic and advanced airway management.
* Exhibit accountability of practice and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
* Provide quality patient care by incorporating technical and critical thinking in assisting with patients of all types.
* Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) National Certification Examination.
Scheme of Studies for BS AT
Semester 1
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Gen Ed/Basic Sci | Human Anatomy I (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Gen Ed/Basic Sci | Human Physiology I (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Functional English / English Composition I | 3 - 0 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Medical Biochemistry I (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 - 0 |
Semester 2
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Gen Ed/Basic Sci | Human Anatomy II (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Gen Ed/Basic Sci | Human Physiology II (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Expository Writing / English II | 3 - 0 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Medical Terminology | 2 - 0 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Applications of ICT / Math | 2 - 1 |
Semester 3
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 201 | Introduction to Anesthesia Technology Profession | 3 - 0 |
| ANES 202 | General Pharmacology (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 203 | Advanced Anatomy Related to Anesthesia (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| Basic Science | General Pathology | 3 - 0 |
| Basic Science | Clinical Microbiology & Infection Control | 3 - 0 |
Semester 4
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 204 | Anesthesia Equipment & Workstations (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 205 | Physics Related to Anesthesia (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 206 | Applied Physiology Related to Anesthesia (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 207 | Preioperative Patient Care & Monitoring | 3 - 0 |
| Gen Ed/Core | Biostatistics | 3 - 0 |
Semester 5
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 301 | Clinical Pharmacology Related to Anesthesia (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 302 | Airway Management (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 303 | Pre-Operative Assessment & History Taking (Theory + Lab) | 2 - 1 |
| ANES 304 | Anesthesia & Co-Existing Diseases | 3 - 0 |
| ANES 305 | Clinical Anesthesia Practice I (General Surgery & OR) | 0 - 4 |
Semester 6
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 306 | Regional Anesthesia & Nerve Blocks (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 307 | Different Types of Anesthesia Techniques | 3 - 0 |
| ANES 308 | Critical Care & ICU Management (Theory + Lab) | 3 - 1 |
| ANES 309 | Clinical Anesthesia Practice II (Advanced Techniques) | 0 - 4 |
| Core | Research Methodology | 3 - 0 |
Semester 7
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 401 | Anesthesia for Specialty Surgeries I (Cardio, Neuro, Trauma) | 4 - 1 |
| ANES 402 | Anesthesia for Specialty Surgeries II (Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics) | 4 - 1 |
| ANES 403 | Anesthesia Related Complications & Management | 3 - 0 |
| ANES 404 | Clinical Anesthesia Practice III (Specialty Rotations) | 0 - 4 |
| Core | Health Care Management & Professional Issues | 3 - 0 |
Semester 8
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| ANES 405 | Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) & Pain Management | 3 - 0 |
| ANES 406 | Research Project / Capstone | 0 - 6 |
| ANES 407 | Clinical Practice IV / Internship | 0 - 3 |
| Core | Medical Ethics & Legal Aspects | 2 - 0 |