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Principles of Airway and Respiratory Management

Describe airway anatomy relevant to bag-mask ventilation and endotracheal intubation
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.

List indications for endotracheal intubation, use of LMA, and indications for mechanical ventilation
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
e-Learning Module: Airway Management
Simulations: Airway Management
Tutorial: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Mechanical ventilation. Extubation. Aspiration.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
e-Learning Module Completion: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe criteria for extubation
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Tutorial: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Mechanical ventilation. Extubation. Aspiration.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe at least 3 systems for delivering oxygen to patients
Clinical Exposure: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Simulations: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
e-Learning Module Completion: Oxygenation
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Oxygenation
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.

Explain common mechanical ventilation parameters (volume control and pressure control ventilation, respiratory rate, tidal volume, pressure and PEEP)
Clerkship Teaching Session: Ventilation
Clinical Exposure: Ventilation
Simulations: Ventilation
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Ventilation
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Ventilation
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.

Describe how we measure patient ventilation and oxygenation and how to determine if they are adequate.
Clinical Exposure: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Simulations: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
e-Learning Module Completion: Oxygenation
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Oxygenation
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

List the causes of hypoxemia. Describe appropriate treatment of hypoxemia in the perioperative setting.
Clinical Exposure: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Simulations: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Oxygenation
Oxygen delivery. Ventilation. Hypoxemia.
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Oxygenation
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

List the types of patients who are at highest risk of aspiration. Explain how we prevent aspiration and describe how aspiration is treated.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Airway Management
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations

Principles of Circulatory Management

Describe how you would assess a patient's volume status
Clinical Exposure: Examination
Simulations: Examination
Tutorial: Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Examination
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Examination
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

List potential sites for vascular access and describe complications associated with each site.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Explain how euvolemia can be disturbed/altered in the perioperative period and how these alterations are managed.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe appropriate uses for the following crystalloid solutions: normal saline, Ringer's lactate, D5W, D5W/NS. Describe appropriate uses of the colloid solutions albumin and Pentaspan. Explain the complications of using these fluids.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe the rational use of blood product therapy. Explain the complications of massive transfusions.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe the determinants of cardiac output. Explain the relationship between myocardial oxygen supply and demand and how we can alter each aspect of the relationship perioperatively.
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Define shock and explain how shock can be classified (types and degree). Describe potential treatments for the patient in shock, including the rational use of vasoactive and inotropic medications.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Tutorial: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Principles of Anesthetic Practice

Describe the role of the preoperative anesthetic assessment with regards to optimizing patient risk.
Clinical Exposure: Patient History
Simulations: Patient History
Tutorial: Patient History
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Patient History
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Patient History
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes
4.1 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and sociocultural backgrounds
5.12 Present oneself professionally to patients, families, and members of the health care team
6.7 Incorporate cost, risk-benefit analysis and resource stewardship in patient and/or population-based care.

Explain the goals and phases of general anesthesia
Clerkship Teaching Session: General Anesthesia
Clinical Exposure: General Anesthesia
Simulations: General Anesthesia
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: General Anesthesia
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: General Anesthesia
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.

Explain the following concepts as they relate to drugs administered via intravenous: half-life, therapeutic range, metabolism, redistribution, elimination and target organ
Clerkship Teaching Session: Pharmacology
Clinical Exposure: Pharmacology
e-Learning Module: Principles of Pharmacology and General Anesthesia
In this module, you will learn about fundamental pharmacology concepts in anesthesiology, and the roles of various drugs in anesthesiology such as induction agents, neuromuscular blockers, inhalational anesthestics, and opioids.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pharmacology
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Identify intravenous drugs used in the induction, maintenance and emergence of general anesthesia, including indications for use, mechanism of action, and common side effects
Clerkship Teaching Session: Pharmacology
Clinical Exposure: Pharmacology
e-Learning Module: Principles of Pharmacology and General Anesthesia
In this module, you will learn about fundamental pharmacology concepts in anesthesiology, and the roles of various drugs in anesthesiology such as induction agents, neuromuscular blockers, inhalational anesthestics, and opioids.
Simulations: Pharmacology
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pharmacology
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Pharmacology
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Identify inhalation anesthetic agents used in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia including mode of delivery, indications of use, mechanism of action, concept of minimum alveolar concentration and common side effects
Clerkship Teaching Session: Pharmacology
Clinical Exposure: Pharmacology
Simulations: Pharmacology
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pharmacology
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Pharmacology
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Explain the concept of balanced anesthesia and its role in modern general anesthetics
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clinical Exposure: Anesthetic Practice
Simulations: Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Anesthetic Practice
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes
6.7 Incorporate cost, risk-benefit analysis and resource stewardship in patient and/or population-based care.

Describe systematic mechanisms to increase safety in the delivery of inhalation and intravenous drugs including labeling of syringes, needle recapping, use of needleless systems, preventing hypoxic anesthetic mixtures, etc.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clinical Exposure: Patient Safety and Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Patient Safety and Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes
4.5 Maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records
4.99 Other interpersonal and communication skills
6.2 Identify aspects of the healthcare system that serve as barriers and enablers of providing healthcare to and optimizing the health of patients and the population

Describe the anatomy relevant to epidural or spinal anesthetic techniques. Explain the role of regional anesthesia in modern anesthetic practice.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clinical Exposure: Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.99 Other Patient Care
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Explain the presentation and management of malignant hyperthermia as an example of the hypermetabolic state
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clinical Exposure: Anesthetic Practice
Tutorial: Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Explain the presentation and management of pseudocholinesterase (plasma cholinesterase) deficiency as an example of a pharmacogenetic disease.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Pharmacology
Tutorial: Pharmacology
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pharmacology
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Pain Control in Anesthetic Practice

Describe modalities used to control pain in the perioperative period: opioids, NSAIDs (including Acetaminophen), steroids, regional techniques and local anesthesia. Explain how analgesics are used in a mulitmodal fashion.
Clinical Exposure: Pharmacology
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pharmacology
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe common side effects of the commonly-used analgesic techniques.
Clinical Exposure: Pain Management
Simulations: Pain Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pain Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Pain Management
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Explain how epidurals and patient controlled analgesia is used in perioperative analgesia.
Clinical Exposure: Pain Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Obstetrical Patient

Describe the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy and explain their implication on anesthetic management
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Describe modalities of analgesia used in labour and delivery
Clinical Exposure: Pain Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Pain Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Describe the anesthetic management of the patient undergoing Cesarean section
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes
4.1 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and sociocultural backgrounds
4.4 Demonstrate insight and understanding about emotions and human responses to emotions that allow one to develop and manage interpersonal interactions, including the ability to manage one’s own interpersonal responses
5.10 Manage conflicts of interest and dual relationships.
5.12 Present oneself professionally to patients, families, and members of the health care team
5.2 Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others
7.3 Communicate with other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports the maintenance of health and the provision of healthcare in individual patients and populations
7.4 Demonstrate the ability to consult with and to other health professionals

Pediatric Patient

Describe the main physiologic differences between pediatric and adult patients and explain their implication on anesthetic management
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
e-Learning Module: Pediatric Anesthesia Module
To develop an overall approach in pediatric anesthesia. To learn about anatomical differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia. To get familiar with some physiological differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare

Calculate appropriate endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Airway Management
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
e-Learning Module: Pediatric Anesthesia Module
To develop an overall approach in pediatric anesthesia. To learn about anatomical differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia. To get familiar with some physiological differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.

Explain the fluid management issues of the pediatric patient.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Volume and Circulatory Management
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
e-Learning Module: Pediatric Anesthesia Module
To develop an overall approach in pediatric anesthesia. To learn about anatomical differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia. To get familiar with some physiological differences relevant to pediatric anesthesia.
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Practical Competencies

Perianesthetic History and Physical Exam

Assess a patient who has an ASA class 1 or 2 classification with regards to their readiness for anesthesia by taking an appropriate history and performing a relevant physical examination.
Clinical Exposure: Examination
Simulations: Examination
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Examination
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans

Assess the patient's airway for ease of mask ventilation, LMA insertion or endotracheal intubation.
Clinical Exposure: Examination
Simulations: Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Examination
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Examination
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment

Airway Management

Provide a patent airway in an unconscious, adult patient, with or without the use of an airway device (oral or nasal airway), with minimal or no assistance.
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Demonstrate adequate ventilation using the bag-mask valve technique with minimal assistance in the unconscious, adult patient.
Clinical Exposure: Ventilation
Simulations: Ventilation
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Ventilation
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Prepare airway management equipment: laryngoscope, suction, styletted endotracheal tube, laryngeal mask airway.
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Position the unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device for insertion of an LMA or for performance of laryngoscopy with minimal assistance.
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Insert an LMA with minimal assistance in an unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device. Demonstrate attention to patient care and safety during insertion. Assess appropriate positioning of the device.
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.99 Other Knowledge for Practice

Perform laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation with minimal assistance in an unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device. Demonstrate attention to patient care and safety. Assess appropriate positioning of endotracheal tube.
Clinical Exposure: Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation. Bag-mask ventilation. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Laryngoscopy. Extubation. Aspiration.
Simulations: Airway Management
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Airway Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Airway Management
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.99 Other Knowledge for Practice

Demonstrate appropriate use of the anesthetic circuit and ventilator with minimal assistance.
Clerkship Teaching Session: Ventilation
Clinical Exposure: Ventilation
Simulations: Ventilation
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Ventilation
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
2.99 Other Knowledge for Practice

Vascular Access and Fluid Management

Prepare the equipment and supplies needed to insert an intravenous in an adult patient.
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Insert an intravenous in a conscious or unconscious adult patient or appropriate simulation device with minimal assistance. Demonstrate ability to determine the proper function of the intravenous line.
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Replace crystalloid solutions demonstrating sterile techniques and ability to maintain line without air.
Clinical Exposure: Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations: Volume and Circulatory Management
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Volume and Circulatory Management
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Assess a patient's fluid/volume status (using history, physical exam, available monitors and laboratory investigations)
Clinical Exposure: Examination
Simulations: Examination
Tutorial: Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Examination
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Examination
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
3.9 Continually identify, analyze, and implement new knowledge, guidelines, standards, technologies, products, or services that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes

Place appropriate monitoring devices prior to induction of anesthesia (EKG, NIBP, SpO2)
Clerkship Teaching Session: Anesthetic Practice
Clinical Exposure: Anesthetic Practice
Simulations: Anesthetic Practice
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam: Anesthetic Practice
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Anesthetic Practice
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

Professional Competencies

Demonstrate appropriate care of unconscious patients (i.e. protecting patient head and limbs)
Clinical Exposure: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Simulations: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Direct Observation Tool: Contribute to a culture of safety and improvement
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
5.11 Demonstrate trustworthiness and reliability that makes colleagues feel secure when one is responsible for the care of patients

Provide compassionate and reassuring care to patients in the perioperative setting
Clinical Exposure: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Simulations: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
5.2 Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others

Demonstrate ability to work in the perioperative environment including appropriate communication and teamwork.
Clinical Exposure: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
PC Session: Anesthesia; Patient Safety and Team Communication
This session will provide you with a background in the key elements of patient safety and team communication from an Anesthesia perspective. The material provided includes medico-legal perspectives from the CMPA, designed to help minimize the risk of medical error. More generally, the material provided in this module applies to patient safety and team communication in any clinical setting. You will have the opportunity to discuss the factors that affect patient safety, and explore ways to optimize team communication.
Simulations: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Mid-Rotation Assessment: Anesthesia Rotation
Domains assessed: Fund of Knowledge, Knowledge Integration, History taking, Clinical Examination, Clinical Management, Learning Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Responsibility and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence and Insight, Personal Interactions. Essential Clinical Encounters review.
Simulation Completion: Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
7.1 Work with other health professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, inclusion, ethical integrity, and trust
7.3 Communicate with other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports the maintenance of health and the provision of healthcare in individual patients and populations