B.Sc. ANAESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY

Under B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology program, the eligible candidates are provided training in all the types of equipment that are used for anaesthesia, different anaesthesia agents, the techniques that need to be used for giving anaesthesia as well as its allowable dosage which depends on the patient and operational conditions. The subjects that are taught during the three years of graduation include Anaesthesia Technology, Medical Technology, Fundamentals of Operation Theatre, and Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre techniques.

Duration shall be for a period of three and half years including six months of Internship.

A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences course from Sl.No. 1 to 10 shall have studied English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course and for those seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences courses from Sl.No. 1 to 8 mentioned above except for B.Sc. Imaging Technology and B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology shall have passed:

1. Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
2. Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR
3. Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.OR
4. The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Courses OR
5. Candidates with two years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 shall have passed plus 12 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as principal subjects or candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 should have studied Physics, Biology and Chemistry as principal subjects during the tenure of the course.
6. Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by RGUHS, fulfilling the conditions specified above under sl. No. 5 and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only in the same subject studied at diploma level from the academic year 2008-09 vide RGUHS Notification no. AUTH/AHS/317/2008-09 dated 01.08.2008.
7. In case of admission to B.Sc. Imaging Technology or B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology the candidate should have passed Pre-University or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, as principal subjects of study.

17 years and above ( Only those whose date of birth falls on or before 31.12.2002 are eligible)

A minimum of 80% in both theory and practical (regular) class is essential to get eligibility for sessional as well as semester exam.

There shall be a minimum of two periodical tests preferably one in each term in theory and practical of each subject in an academic year. The average marks of the two tests will be calculated and reduced to 20. The marks of IA shall be communicated to the University at least 15 days before the commencement of the University examination. The University shall have access to the records of such periodical tests.
The marks of the internal assessment must be displayed on the notice board of the respective colleges with in a fortnight from the date test is held.
If a candidate is absent for any one of the tests due to genuine and satisfactory reasons, such a candidate may be given a re-test within a fortnight.
* There shall be no University Practical Examination in First year.

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Year – 1

• Anatomy
  • Introduction
  • Connective tissue
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Gastro-Intestinal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Urinary System
  • Reproductive System
  • Endocrine glands
  • Nervous System
  • Sensory Organs 
  • Embryology
• Physiology
  • General Physiology
  • Blood
  • Nerve- Muscle
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Renal System, Skin & Body Temperature
  • Digestive System
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Special Senses
• Biochemistry
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry
  • Lipid Chemistry
  • Amino acid & Protein Chemistry
  • Nucleotide & Nucleic acid Chemistry
  • Enzymes
  • Digestion & Absorption
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Amino acid & Protein Metabolism
  • Vitamins
  • Mineral Metabolism
  • Nutrition
  • Renal Function Test
  • Radioactive Isotopes
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Fundamental Chemistry
  • Solutions
• Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematology
  • Blood bank
  • General Pathology:
    • Cell injury
      
    • Inflammation
      
    • Hemodynamic disorders
      
    • Immune System
      
    • Neoplasia
• Microbiology
  • Introduction
  • Growth & Nutrition
  • Sterilization & Disinfection
  • Biomedical Waste Management Principle & Practice
  • Immunology
  • Infection
  • Systemic Bacteriology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology
  • Mycology

Year – 2

• Applied Pharmacology
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Cardiovascular drugs
  • Anaesthetic agents
  • Analgesics
  • Antihistamines &  Antiemetics
  • CNS stimulants & depressants
  • Pharmacological protection of organs during CPB
  • Inhalational gases & Emergency drugs
  • Pharmacotherapy of Respiratory disorders
  • Corticosteroids
  • Diuretics
  • Chemotherapy of infections
  • Miscellaneous
• Applied Pathology
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Haematology
  • Respiratory System
  • Renal System
• Applied Microbiology
  • . Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance 
  • A disease communicable to Healthcare workers in a hospital set up and its preventive measure
  • Microbiological surveillance and sampling
  • Importance of sterilization
  • Sterilization
  • Preparation of materials for autoclaving
• Medicine relevant to Anaesthesia technology
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  •  Hypertension
  •  Ischaemic heart disease 
  • Obesity 
  • Elderly patient 
  • Pregnancy
  •  Shock
  •  COPD 
  • Chronic renal failure 
  • Chronic liver disease/failure
  •  Anaemia 
  • Pediatric patient infant/neonate 
  • Epilepsy 
  • CVA
• Introduction to Anaesthesia Technology
  • Gas Physics
  • Medical Gas Supply
  • Gas Administration Devices
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Anaesthesia Machine
  • Breathing System
  • Gas Analysers, Pulse Oximeter, CO2 Monitor
  • Manual Resuscitators
  • Artificial airways
  • Methods of Cleaning & Sterilization of anaesthetic equipment
  • History of Anaesthesia
  • Minimum Standards for Anaesthesia

Year – 3

• Anaesthesia Technology- Clinical
  • Pre-operative Preparation
  • Informed consent
  • Premedication: Aims
  • Investigations
  • Criteria used for accepting the case for surgery
  • Equipment
  • Monitoring System
  • Induction – Anaesthesia
  • Preparations
  • Testing machine 
  • Emergency drugs
  • I.V. Infusion
  • Protection of the patient
  • Intubation
  • Emergence, Termination & Recovery
• Anaesthesia Technology – Applied
  • History
  • Various drugs
  • Complications:
    • Related to equipment
      
    • Related to airway
      
    • Cardiovascular System
• Anaesthesia Technology – Advanced
  • Anaesthesia & Co-existing diseases
  • Obstetric Anaesthesia
  • Resuscitation of the Newborn
  • Anaesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
  • Anaesthesia for  Cardiac Surgery