This document provides information about an online Anesthesia Technology Pharmacology course offered at College of DuPage. It outlines the course objectives, modules, grading scale, attendance policy, and technology expectations. The course prepares students to work as part of an anesthesia care team by studying various anesthesia drugs, proper ordering and storage, and medication cart organization. Students will complete online discussions, assignments, and a final exam. They are expected to actively participate in the online course at least 5 days a week to avoid absences exceeding 25% of instructional time.

1. 1
College of DuPage
ANESTHESIA
Technology 1504
SPRING
Syllabus
Anesthesia
Technology
pHARMACOLOGY

2. 2
Instructors: Kathy Cabai
Office: Health and Science Center, 2202A
Classroom: online
Class: Jan. - May online
School closing: 630-942-3000
Office Phone: 630-942-8328
Cell Phone 630-399-3147
FAX: 630-858-5409
Email: cabaik@cod.edu
Homework email: cabaik2@cod.edu
Office hours: TBA
Course Name: Anesthesia Technology 1504
Textbook (Required): See Attached Book list
Materials required: computer, books
Method of instruction: Online instruction

3. 3
The Anesthesia Technology program prepares the student to be an integral member of the
anesthesia patient care team. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced clinical procedures to
assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various
types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
In Anesthesia Technology 1504, Anesthesia Technology Pharmacology, students will study
various types of anesthesia related drugs and the proper practice in ordering, delivery, and
storage of anesthesia medications. Instruction includes an overview of organization and stocking
of anesthesia medication carts.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:
1. List safe and effective methods to order, categorize, and store medications in the
anesthesia environment
2. Differentiate between the various types of intravenous medications
3. Compare and contrast the side effects of the inhalation agents
4. Explain the difference between the various blood products
5. Summarize the proper technique for labeling of anesthetic medications
6. Describe effective communication skills needed when interacting with anesthesia
providers
7. Review and explain emergency anesthesia medications
Principle Course Modules
1504 - Anesthesia Technology Pharmacology
Module 1 - History of Anesthesia
Module 2 – Anesthesia Workstation/Workroom/Medication Cart
Module 3 – Regulations/Drug Stability, storage, and labeling
Module 4 – Basic Pharmacologic Principles

4. 4
Module 5 – Types of Anesthetic Agents/ Preoperative Evaluation and Medication/Choice of
Anesthetic Technique
Module 6 – Inhaled Anesthetics and Cost
Module 7 – Intravenous Anesthetic
Module 8 – Opioids
Module 9 – Local Anesthetics
Module 10 – Neuromuscular blocking drugs/Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Module 11 – Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Module 12 – Pharmocology for Diverse Populations
Module 13 – Hemostasis/Blood therapy
Module 14 – Fluid Management/Antibiotics
Module 15 – Emergency Medications
Module 16 – Final
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM GOALS
To prepare competent entry-level Anesthesia Technologists in the cognitive
(knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.”
1. Provide a comprehensive education to prepare individuals for employment in the
anesthesia technology profession.
2. Stimulate technical and critical thinking in an effort to develop students’ problem
solving skills.
3. Educate students to provide safe and quality patient care by applying knowledge
to practice by means of incorporating technical and critical thinking along with
clinical reasoning in assisting the anesthesia provider with patients of all types,
ages, and physical conditions for a variety of surgical and medical related
procedures.
4. Prepare students to meet the current and emerging standards of care as an
anesthesia technologist professional along with devoting themselves to lifelong
learning.

5. 5
5. Cultivate an educational atmosphere that prepares students to work successfully
in a multicultural diverse environment. To prepare students to positively
influence health care policy decisions and participate in activities which enhance
anesthesia technologists’ role in improved patient care and as an advocate for
patients, families, and communities. And finally, to develop an understanding of
the various needs of diverse multi-cultural and complex client populations in the
delivery of culturally competent care.
6. Create a culture where students learn to demonstrate personal and professional
integrity and have the ability to communicate, on a professional level, verbally
and non-verbally, regarding the delivery of perianesthesia care. Students will also
show respect for human dignity to patients, peers, and organizations.
7. Develop and implement a curriculum that encourages collaboration with the
anesthesia multi-disciplinary care team in the development of an anesthesia plan
of care for patients in areas to which they are assigned, and subsequently assist
the anesthesia provider in a variety of current anesthesia techniques and use of
equipment for providing anesthesia. To provide support for anesthesia services to
all patients experiencing, regardless of the type of anesthesia they are receiving.
8. Implement curricula to prepare students to function as an anesthesia technologist
who functions within appropriate professional standards, ethical and legal
requirements, and accepts responsibility and accountability while assisting with
the delivery of patient care.
9. Maintains vigilance and patient safety throughout the perianesthetic continuum,
by actively protecting patients from iatrogenic complications, and utilize
appropriate precautions in infection control.
The mission of College of DuPage is to be a center of excellence in teaching, learning, and
cultural experiences by providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive education. In
addition, the College of DuPage Anesthesia Technology program will develop and support
learning over the course of a lifetime leading to positive change in the lives of individuals,
families, and communities. The primary goal of the anesthesia technology education is the
student's acquisition of knowledge and abilities commensurate with entry-level professional
practice as a surgical assistant.
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE VALUES
Integrity: We expect the highest standard of moral character and ethical behavior.
Honesty: We expect truthfulness and trustworthiness.
Respect: We expect openness to difference and to the uniqueness of all individuals.
Responsibility: We expect fulfillment of obligations and accountability.

6. 6
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE MISSION
The mission of College of DuPage is to be a center for excellence in teaching, learning, and
cultural experiences by providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive education.
GRADES
A 90% - 100%
B 89% - 80%
C 79% - 70%
Below 70% not a passing grade, may not continue in Program
FINAL
May
CLASS ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION POLICY
Research clearly indicates that class attendance is an integral factor in student learning. The
important of attendance is even amplified in an online program. Any student who is absent 25%
or more of the designated instructional time may receive a grade of “F” for the course. Your
online course room attendance is required and it is highly suggested that you maintain a
minimum online course presence of 5 days a week, with no more than 2 consecutive days
without being present in the course room environment. If you encounter an unexpected
circumstance that results in an extended absence, you are required to communicate with your
instructor. Emergency situations will be considered on a student-by-student basis. Students may
have to come up with an alternative assignment if there will be an absence on the discussion
board.
Students are responsible for participating in this course through the following academic
activities:
 Completing assigned readings from both texts and supplemental articles, videos, PPT and
any other type of course material responding to module questions by posting to the
discussion board
 Participating in the threaded discussions with classmates and instructor
 Submitting assignment for each learning module on the due date

7. 7
POSTING AND RESPONDING TO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Discussions require a response to specific questions that results in collaborative conversations
and construction of knowledge that builds and expands learning within the course. You must
support your discussion postings and responses with references, unless you are asked to
provide personal opinion or personal reflection for a specific question. Unless noted
otherwise, your initial discussion postings should be approximately 250 words in length,
substantive and scholarly in nature. You are asked to respond to each Discussion posting,
each week, on alternate days, within each module and provide a minimum of two responses to
colleagues in the following ways:
 Suggest why you might see things differently.
 Ask a probing or clarifying question.
 Share an insight from having read the colleague's posting.
 Offer and support an opinion.
 Validate an idea with your own experience.
 Make a suggestion.
 Expand on the colleague's posting.
 Ask for evidence that supports the posting.
Always be respectful and collegial.
Each module begins on Monday of each week and ends on the following Sunday. Follow
the syllabus regarding when initial post and assignments are due.
General Discussion Grading Checklist POINTS
Makes initial posting in response to the discussion question (250
words). Posting is substantive, appropriate for the topic and refers
to the literature. There is no use of slang or colloquial language.
Posting is made on time. Responds with a collegial, respectful
tone. Reference(s) is used and in-text citations are according to
APA.
4
Responds to two or more other participants (150 words for each
reply) encouraging dialogue, relatively free of grammatical and
spelling errors.
4
Review and Reflection on last day of module, wrapping up
module’s information and what was learned
2
TOTAL 10

8. 8
TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS
A. Students will complete assignments using the Internet and library-technology based
database, such as the college’s research database when conducting literature searches and
course assignments and discussions.
B. Students will interact with their instructor and other classmates through the Blackboard
virtual classroom, including: retrieving their syllabus, participating in structured
discussions, submitting assignments, and communicating with their professor. Please
review Blackboard Software Recommendations for system/browser compatibility.
WORK RETURN POLICY
Faculty will return students’ work in approximately 4 days from the due date.
CHEATING
ANY CHEATING WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF “F” FOR THE COURSE,
CHEATING INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO COPYING HOMEWORK, LAB
ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, PAPERS, AND PLAGIARISM. PLAGIARISM IS
DEFINED AS: TO USE AND PASS OFF (SOMEONE ELSE’S IDEAS, INVENTIONS,
WRITINGS, ETC.) AS ONE’S OWN. Cheating includes intentionally using or attempting to
use another student’s work. It also includes intentionally or knowingly helping another student
violate any COD academic policy. Any form of cheating will result in an “F” for the course.
INCOMPLETES
No incompletes will be given unless medical emergency or prior approval. You must finish each
semester, with a C or higher before being able to move to the next; therefore, no incompletes will
be issued.
NOTE:
This is a very intense course. There is a lot of material that needs to be covered in a short amount of time.
I cannot emphasize enough to you the importance of attendance and participation in the online
learning environment. For every day you miss you actually have missed approximately a weeks
worth of work. Keeping up with the reading is essential. It is your responsibility to do the
assigned reading prior to class. This will make discussions and work less confusing for you.
Textbook material, handouts, films/videos, overheads, class discussion and syllabus are fair
game for quizzes and exams. I am available by phone, 630-399-3147. If you need help please do
not hesitate to ask for it, I am flexible and am willing to help you learn this material. Only you
can do the actual learning.

9. 9
Modification of Syllabus Policy
Syllabi are tentative. The instructor reserves the right to modify her syllabus based on
unforeseen circumstances.
Withdrawal Procedures
The final day for a student to withdraw from any course will be equal to 75% of the time for the
respective academic session (see the Registration Calendar) through myACCESS or in person at
the Registration office, Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2221.
After the deadline, students will be required to appeal for late withdrawal and provide
appropriate documentation to the Student Registration Services Office for all requests. Students
who are granted approval to withdraw by petition will not be eligible for refunds of tuition or
fees and will receive a ‘W’ grade on their transcript. Appeals must be submitted prior to the
designated final exam period for 16-week classes and before the last class meeting for all other
session classes. See http://www.cod.edu/registration/general_info.aspx#wd.
Administrative/Instructive Withdrawal Procedures
Students not actively pursuing the completion of course objectives may be withdrawn from the
class by the instructor.
Medical Withdrawal Procedures
Requests for medical withdrawals should be made to the Dean of Enrollment Services. Send
medical forms to Student Registration Services, SSC 2221, (630) 942-2687. Requests should be
made in writing and accompanied by documentation from a physician or medical institution to
verify the medical condition, date of onset and estimated length of treatment. Request forms for
medical withdrawals are reviewed individually. Refunds are issued when appropriate within the
guidelines of the College of DuPage refund policy. You will receive written notification of the
decision within three (3) weeks from the office of the Student Registration Services.
Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty
Refer to COD Students Rights and Responsibilities
Emergency Statement and Information

10. 10
If students are not going to be in class/clinical/lab, they are responsible to let the instructor know
along with the clinical site. If they miss class they need to contact a classmate to find out
information that they may have missed. Handouts will be given to them on the next class day.
The following cell phone number should be called when a student is going to miss or be late to
clinicals and/or class, 630-399-3147. Any time the student knows ahead of time that they are
going to miss school they should make arrangements ahead of time.
Student's Code of Conduct
Excerpted from Administrative #5715 see the following link:
http://www.cod.edu/catalog/current/student_services/student_rights_responsibilities.aspx
RULES IN REGARDS TO MY COD/BLACKBOARD:
My COD/Blackboard is a way for you and the faculty to communicate to one another and that is
its actual purpose. It is intended as a way for us to communicate only. The faculty will also not
be held responsible for items presented on my COD/Blackboard. For instance, if you post
something on my COD/Blackboard at 10:00 p.m., the program will not be held responsible for
receiving that email and accepting whatever it is that you are trying to communicate with the
faculty. If you have an emergency or something urgent that comes up you need to notify the
faculty by calling the following cell phone number 630-399-3147 and leave a message.
Faculty do their best to communicate to you via my COD/Blackboard and respond to items
posted there. But, the student must understand that my COD/Blackboard was not intended for
you to consider faculty as being available 24 hours a day.
Please make sure that you read the rules of My COD/Blackboard and abide by them. You are
responsible to know what they say.

11. 11
College of DuPage Implementation Term 2015 Fall
ACTIVE COURSE FILE
*Curricular Area: ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY Course Number: 1504
Course Title: Anesthesia Pharmacology
Semester Credit Hours: 4 Clinical Hours: Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours:
Course description to appear in catalog:
Students will study various types of anesthesia related drugs and the proper practice in ordering,
delivery, and storage of anesthesia medications. Instruction includes an overview of organization
and stocking of anesthesia medication carts.
Repeatable for credit: No
Pre-Enrollment Criteria:
Prerequisite: ANES 1503 Anesthesia Technologist Clinical Practicum I with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent and
Concurrent Enrollment: ANES 1505 Anesthesia Technology Equipment
Concurrent Enrollment: ANES 1506 Anesthesia Technology Fundamentals II
Concurrent Enrollment: ANES 1507 Anesthesia Technology Clinical Practicum II
A. General Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:
8. List safe and effective methods to order, categorize, and store medications in the
anesthesia environment
9. Differentiate between the various types of intravenous medications
10. Compare and contrast the side effects of the inhalation agents
11. Explain the difference between the various blood products
12. Summarize the proper technique for labeling of anesthetic medications
13. Describe effective communication skills needed when interacting with anesthesia
providers
14. Review and explain emergency anesthesia medications
B. Topical Outline:
1. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
2. Types of anesthetic agents
3. Parenteral agents

12. 12
4. Emergency medications
5. Antibiotics
6. Drug stability, storage, and labeling
7. Regulatory compliance
8. Inhalation agent use and cost analysis
9. Handling blood products
C. Methods of Evaluating Students:
Students will be evaluated by tests, projects, class participation, and class attendance.
KATHY CABAI 06-03-2014 THOMAS CAMERON 09/15/2014
Initiator Date Division Dean Date
KATHY CABAI 06-03-2014
Sponsor Date

13. 13
College of DuPage
Health Science Programs
POLICY FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN CLASSROOMS, AND AT
LABORATORY/CLINICAL SITES
Revised Fall 2013
Socialization of students to appropriate professional conduct is a significant component of the
Health Science Programs of College of DuPage (the “Programs”). Students in the Programs are
expected and required to be reliable and competent, exercise sound judgment, act with a high
degree of personal integrity, represent themselves and College of DuPage (the “College”) in a
respectful manner, and observe all the rules and regulations of the clinical sites to which they are
assigned. Students also have a responsibility to protect the welfare and safety of the
patients/clients for whom services are being provided. Students placed at clinical sites must
realize the privilege of this experience, its responsibilities, and the reflection on the College of
DuPage and its numerous health programs. Any violation will be handled immediately so as to
not affect C.O.D.’s use of the clinical site for future students.
In accordance with these expectations, when participating in laboratory exercises and /or
assigned to clinical sites, students in the Programs must adhere to the following Policy for
Professional Conduct. This Policy is in addition to the Student Code of Conduct outlined in
College catalogs and/or policy (Board Policy 20-35).
The policy of Professional Conduct includes, but is not limited to,
1. Providing competent and reliable services to patients/clients using sound
judgment and discretion. Students are expected to:
a. be prepared for the learning environment and actively participate in
appropriate ways to ensure learning of key components
b. be on time
c. refrain from excessive absenteeism
d. remain in assigned work areas, leaving only with permission
e. not leave patients unattended and/or release patients without prior
approval from a qualified staff member (if applicable).
2. Demonstrating respect and courtesy to patients/clients and their families
3. Demonstrating respect and courtesy to peers/classmates, instructors, supervisors
and all other members of the health care provider team in classrooms and at the
site
4. Cooperating with faculty, staff and peers without insubordination
5. Providing care and/or services on a non-discriminatory basis
6. Performing only procedures and/or services authorized by supervisor(s) in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
7. Observing the rules and regulations of classrooms, and all clinical facilities
including (but not limited to):
a. Proper use of equipment and other property
b. Not removing property of clinical facilities
c. Not distributing, possessing, and/or being under influence of illegal drugs
or controlled substances,

14. 14
d. Not possessing and/or being under the influence of alcohol
e. Complying with all current health requirements, drug testing and criminal
background checking requirements
f. Not possessing or using any type of weapon
g. Comply with cell phone or other electronic device (i pod, ipad, electronic
tablets, etc.) usage consistent with the policies of the classroom/clinical
site or lab.
8. Maintaining the confidentiality of patient/client information in accordance with
recognized professional and institutional rules; without unauthorized release
and/or misuse of patient/client information or institutional data
9. Maintaining proper dress, appearance, hygiene and decorum in accordance with
the standards set by the program, clinical site, and professions
10. Complying with the ethical and professional standards set by the profession and
the Programs including (but not limited to):
a. Never taking prescription blanks or writing prescriptions
b. Never falsifying documents regarding student performance or the care of
patients
The penalty for violating the Policy for Professional Conduct will be discipline up to and
including suspension or dismissal from the Programs. Due to the sequential design of the
curriculum in most Health Science programs, any period of suspension or dismissal may result in
a delay in program completion.
If the disciplinary action is suspension or dismissal from one of the Programs a form will be
completed by the program coordinator and submitted to the appropriate Associate Dean. The
student may appeal that disciplinary action to the Health Sciences Professional Conduct Review
Board within 10 business days of the discipline imposed. This appeal must be in writing and
submitted to the appropriate Associate Dean in the program area (HSC 1220).
The student will not be permitted to participate in the clinical/lab portion of the Programs during
the appeal process. However, the student may continue with on campus courses until a final
decision is rendered from the appeal process. The appeal will result in a hearing before the
Health Science Professional Conduct Review Board, comprised of faculty from other COD
health science programs within 5 business days of the date the appeal is filed with the Associate
Dean. Both the student and faculty involved in the disciplinary action may make an oral
presentation to the Board in addition to written comments. There is no further appeal; the
decision of the Board is final. If the decision to dismiss or suspend a student from a Program is
upheld, no refund of tuition or fees or equipment or books will be provided. When a student is
dismissed from a health program for professional misconduct, they may never again apply to the
same or any other health programs at College of DuPage.
All health programs require completion of current health requirements and drug testing as a
condition of program participation. Drug testing (performed at the student’s expense) will
precede clinical experience in all cases, and will be required prior to admission in some
programs. Positive results on a drug screen or misrepresentation regarding drug use will lead to
immediate dismissal from, or non-admittance to the particular program(s). When a student is

15. 15
dismissed from a program for a positive drug screen, he/she may reapply to the same program or
to any other College of DuPage health programs after one year has elapsed.
Criminal background checks are performed at the student’s expense, and are required for many
programs prior to admission. Positive results will be handled by individual program faculty, as
per program policies.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of the Health Sciences Programs Policy for Professional Conduct. I have
read and understand the statement and agree to abide by the standards and rules set forth therein. I
understand that failure to abide by the Policy for Professional Conduct may result in my
suspension or dismissal from the Programs. I understand that I will not receive a refund of tuition
or fees or for books, supplies or equipment purchased should I be dismissed from the Programs for
violating this policy.
Signature Date

16. 2015 anesthesia technology Book
List
16
Author or Editor Complete Title Ed. Publisher ISBN #
Mary Virgilio The operating room aide
Delmar
Cengage
ISBN: 13: 978-0-892-62433-1
ISBN: 10: 0-892-62433-7 Required
Glenn Woodworth
Shannon Sayers-
Rana, & Jeffrey R.
Kirsch
The Anesthesia Technician &
Technologist’s Manual
Lippincott
Williams &
Wilkins
ISBN: 13: 978-1-4511-4266-2
ISBN: 10: 1-4511-4266-8
Required
Nancymarie Phillips
Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room
Technique
12h ed.
Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-323-07358-5 Required
Jerry A Dorsch &
Susan E. Dorsch
Understanding Anesthesia Equipment 5th ed.
Wolters
Kluwer/Lippin
cott Williams
& Wilkins
ISBN: 13: 978-0-7817-7603-5
ISBN: 10: 0-7817-7603-4-1
Required
Robert K. Stoelting
& Ronald D. Miller
Basics of Anesthesia 5th ed.
Elsevier
Evolve
ISBN: 13: 978-0-443-06801-0
ISBN: 10: 0-443-06801-1 Required
John J. Nagelhout &
Karen L. Plaus
Nurse Anesthesia 5th ed Elsevier ISBN: 978-1-4557-0612-9 Required
Must have some
sort of Medical
Dictionary
(your choice)
Taber’s
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
(Indexed) (w/DVD) Latest
(22)
F.A. Davis ISBN: 978-0-8036-2977-6
Required