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Session Title:
ANES: Integrated Anesthesia Rotation
Description:
These objectives will be covered by the clinical patient encounters and by online teaching modules. All objectives are based on the 13 AAMC Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and linked with canMEDS objectives. Particular focus will be placed on the EPAs that have been highlighted for student assessment by the Discipline of Anesthesia.
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Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
10553 Perform a pre-operative anesthesia assessment, including: (a) Focused history and physical; (b) Review of patient chart and interpretation of relevant investigations
10554 Create a differential diagnosis for common intraoperative complications including: (a) Hypoxia; (b) Hyper/ hypotension; (c) Hypercarbia; (d) Tachycardia
10555 Discuss and write post-operative recovery room orders including: (a) Orders for pain control and prevention of nausea and vomiting; (b) Orders for DVT prophylaxis following regional anesthesia
10556 Utilize the electronic anesthetic record to document and retrieve patient information
10557 Organize information obtained through patient interview, clinical exam and review of investigations and present it to the preceptor in the setting of planning the anesthetic
10558 Be able to discuss an anesthetic plan in the context of the patient’s clinical status and proposed surgery
10559 Consider the clinical application of medical information on key topics including: (a) The physiology and management of pain; (b) Drug pharmacology; (c) Fluid and electrolyte balance; (d) Cardiorespiratory physiology
10560 Handover patient care to the nurse in the PORR
10561 Observe interaction of the OR team and team communication in routine and critical situations
10562 Participate as a member of the OR team appropriate to level of training
10563 Develop an approach to a patient requiring emergency airway management
10564 Participate in the care of patients requiring emergency surgery
10565 Observe real-time physiologic changes in anesthetized patients and recognize intraoperative complications requiring urgent management
10566 Witness / participate in consent for anesthesia and related invasive procedures
10567 Perform technical procedures including: (a) IV insertion and (preparation of an intravenous infusion); (b) Airway management: BMV and maintenance of a patent airway; (c) Venipuncture
10568 Understand and explain the anatomy, physiology, indications, risks, contraindications, benefits, alternatives, and potential complications of the procedures
10569 Appreciate the culture of patient safety practiced in the OR/ anesthesia setting in the context of: (a) Surgical Safety Checklist; (b) Anesthesia machine fail safes and alarms; (c) CAS patient monitoring standards

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
11632 EPA 1 (AFMC): Obtain a history and perform a physical examination adapted to the patient''s clinical situation.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-1 me-2 cm-1 cm-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11633 EPA 2 (AFMC): Formulate and justify a prioritized differential diagnosis.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-2 pr-1
11634 EPA 3 (AFMC): Formulate an initial plan of investigation based on the diagnostic hypotheses.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11635 EPA 4 (AFMC): Interpret and communicate results of common diagnostic and screening tests.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11636 EPA 5 (AFMC): Formulate, communicate and implement management plans.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11637 EPA 6 (AFMC): Present oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11638 EPA 7 (AFMC): Provide and receive the handover in transitions of care.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11639 EPA 8 (AFMC): Recognize a patient requiring urgent or emergent care, provide initial management and seek help.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-1 me-2 me-3 me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11640 EPA 9 (AFMC): Communicate in difficult situations.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11641 EPA 10 (AFMC): Contribute to a culture of safety and improvement.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-5 cm-6 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11642 EPA 11 (AFMC): Perform general procedures of a physician.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11643 EPA 12 (AFMC): Educate patients on disease management, health promotion and preventative medicine.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11644 EPA 13 (MUN): Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team.
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 pr-1
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
cm-1 Communicator
Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
co-3 Collaborator
Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias (e.g., bias related to gender, ethnicity, cultural background or health care role).
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
cm-4 Communicator
Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals.
cm-5 Communicator
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
ld-1 Leader
Identify strategies to effectively manage practice and career.
co-4 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective strategies to promote understanding, manage differences and resolve conflicts through negotiation and collaboration.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(042-1) ANEMIA
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(004) ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND ATOPY
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(015-1) BLEEDING, BRUISING
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(062) ABNORMAL HEART SOUNDS AND MURMURS
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(079-1) HYPERKALEMIA
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(099-1) HYPERNATREMIA
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(009-1) HYPERTENSION
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(079-2) HYPOKALEMIA
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(099-2) HYPONATREMIA
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(009-2) HYPOTENSION, SHOCK
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(107-5) HYPOTHERMIA
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(074-3) PRE-OPERATIVE MEDICAL EVALUATION
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(109) TRAUMA
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(121-1) CONSENT
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(121-4) CONFIDENTIALITY
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Medical Expert
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Professional
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Communicator
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Scholar
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Leader/Manager
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Collaborator
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