School of Allied Medical Sciences

Course Description Guide

Bachelor of Science in Anesthesiology

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Contents
Program Title and Definition: ................................................................................................................ 4
Course Titles and Credits: ...................................................................................................................... 4
Anatomy (1) .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Anatomy (2) .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Physiology (1) ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Physiology (2) ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Anesthesia Physics ................................................................................................................................... 8
Microbiology and Sterilization .............................................................................................................. 8
Biochemistry .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Immunology .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Psychology................................................................................................................................................. 9
Medical Terminology ............................................................................................................................ 10
Computer Application ......................................................................................................................... 10
Biostatistics and Research Methodology ........................................................................................ 10
Semiology and Physical Examination .............................................................................................. 11
Basic Principles of Pharmacology ..................................................................................................... 11
First Aid Principles ................................................................................................................................... 11
Principles of Nursing and Working in Operating Room ............................................................... 12
Physiopathology .................................................................................................................................... 12
Hematology and Blood Transfusion.................................................................................................. 13
Medical Emergency ............................................................................................................................. 13
English........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Management in Anesthesia ............................................................................................................... 14
Principles of Anesthesiology ............................................................................................................... 15
Anesthesia Techniques (1) .................................................................................................................. 15
Anesthesia Techniques (2) .................................................................................................................. 16
Anesthesia Techniques (3) .................................................................................................................. 16
Post-Anesthesia Care ........................................................................................................................... 17
Principles of Intensive Care ................................................................................................................. 17
Principles and Methods of Pain Management ............................................................................. 18

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Introduction to Internal Diseases and Surgery .............................................................................. 18
Specific Pharmacology ....................................................................................................................... 19
Professional Ethics in Anesthesiology................................................................................................ 19
Nursing Internship ................................................................................................................................... 20
Internship (1) ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Internship (2) ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Internship (3) ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Internship (4) ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Field Internship (1) .................................................................................................................................. 20
Field Internship (2) .................................................................................................................................. 20

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Program Title and Definition:
Bachelor of Science in Anesthesiology is a program in Medical Sciences, in which students become
familiar with new principles and different techniques of anesthesia, equipment, instruments, and
related drugs. Students also learn how to provide patient care under general and local anesthesia
before, during and after surgery.
Familiarity with care techniques and principles of acute pain control together with critical situations and
medical emergency measures are also among students’ training courses.
Graduates of this program operate under an anesthesiologist’s direct supervision in educational and
healthcare centers as assistants.

Course Titles and Credits:

The total number of credits is 130 and includes the following:
General Courses 22 Credits
Basic Courses, Special Courses, and Internship 92 Credits
Field Internship 16 Credits
Total 130 Credits

Table A. General Courses in Bachelor of Science in Anesthesiology

Course Hours
No. of
Row

Title Prerequisite
Credits Theoretical Practical Total
Two Courses from among
1 Theoretical Foundations 4 68 - 68 -
of Islamic Courses
One of the
2 2 34 - 34 -
Islamic Ethics Courses
One of the
3 2 34 - 34 -
Islamic Revolution Courses
One of the Courses on
4 Islamic History and 2 34 - 34 -
Civilization
One of the Courses on
5 Introduction to 2 34 - 34 -
Islamic Sources
6 Persian Literature 3 51 - 51 -
7 General English 3 51 - 51 -
8 Physical Education (1) 1 - 34 34 -
9 Physical Education (2) 1 - 34 34 8
10 Population and 2 34 - 34 -

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 Family Planning

Course Hours

No. of Credits
Course Code

Theoretical

Practical

Total
Orientation Title
Islamic Education Courses

34
011 Islamic Thought (1) (Origin and Resurrection) 2 34 -
34
1) Theoretical 012 Islamic Thought (2) (Prophethood and Imamat) 2 34 -
34
Foundations of Islam 013 Human Beings in Islam 2 34 -
34
014 Social and Political Rights in Islam 2 34 -
021 Philosophy of Ethics (Emphasis on Educative Issues) 2 34 - 34
022 Islamic Ethics (Foundations and Concepts) 2 34 - 34
2) Islamic Ethics
023 Living Code of Ethics (Applied Ethics) 2 34 - 34
024 Practical Mysticism of Islam 2 34 - 34
031 Islamic Revolution of Iran -
2 34 34
032 Introduction to the Constitution of the -
3) Islamic Revolution 2 34 34
Islamic Republic of Iran -
2 34 34
033 Imam Khomeini’s Political Thoughts -
041 History of Islamic Culture and Civilization 2 34 - 34
4) History and
042 Analytic History of Early Islam 2 34 - 34
Islamic Civilization
043 History of Imamat 2 34 - 34
5) Introduction to 051 Thematic Interpretation of the Quran 2 34 - 34
Islamic Sources 052 Thematic Interpretation of Nahj al-Balagha 2 34 - 34

Table B. Basic Courses, Special Courses, and Internship in Bachelor of Science in Anesthesiology

Course Hours
Credits
Course

No. of
Code

Title Prerequisite
Theoretical Practical Total

01 Anatomy (1) 2 26 17 43 -
02 Anatomy (2) 2 26 17 43 01
03 Physiology (1) 2 34 - 34 -
04 Physiology (2) 2 34 - 34 03
05 Physics in Anesthesiology 2 34 - 34 -
06 Microbiology and Sterilization 2 26 17 43 -
07 Biochemistry 1 17 - 17 -
08 Immunology 1 17 - 17 -
09 Psychology 2 34 - 34 -
10 Medical Terminology 2 34 - 34 -
11 Computer Application 3 34 34 68 -
Biostatistics and Research
12 3 43 17 60 -
Methodology
Semiotics and Physical
13 2 26 17 43 02 &04
Examination
14 Principles of Pharmacology 3 51 - 51 03
15 First Aid Principles 2 26 17 43 02 & 04

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 Principles of Nursing and
16 2 26 17 43 -
Working in Operating Room
02,04,13 &
17 Physiopathology 4 68 - 68
14
Hematology and Blood
18 2 34 - 34 04
Transfusion
19 Medical Emergencies 2 26 17 43 15 & 17
10 & Basic
20 Academic English 3 51 - -
English
Management in
21 1 17 - - -
Anesthesiology
01, 03, 05 &
22 Principles of Anesthesiology 3 51 - -
16
22, Same
23 Anesthetic Techniques (1) 4 68 - -
Time 34
23, Same
24 Anesthetic Techniques (2) 4 68 - -
Time 35
24, Same
25 Anesthetic Techniques (3) 4 68 - -
Time 36
26 Post-Anesthesia Care 2 34 - - 25
27 Principles of Intensive Care 3 51 - - 17
Principles and methods
28 2 34 - - 22
of Pain Management
Introduction to Internal
29 3 51 - - 17
Diseases and Surgery
30 Specialized Pharmacology 3 51 - - 14
Professional Ethics in
31 1 17 - - -
Anesthesiology
32 Nursing Internship 2 - - 102 06 & 16
33 Internship (1) 4 - - 204 22
33, Same
34 Internship (2) 4 - - 204
Time 23
34, Same
35 Internship (3) 4 - - 204
Time 24
35, Same
36 Internship (4) 4 ? ? 204
Time 25
Total 92

Table C. Internship in Bachelor of Science in Anesthesiology

Hours
Course Code Title Credit
Internship Total
37 Field Internship (1) 8 408 408
38 Field Internship (2) 8 408 408
Total 16

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Title: Anatomy (1)
Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objective: Knowing the structure of some human body systems in relation to anesthesia,
including musculoskeletal, circulatory, and respiratory systems.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the structure of human body, and by
detailed knowledge of respiratory, circulatory, and musculoskeletal systems, they will be able to apply
their knowledge at the patients’ bedside.

Title: Anatomy (2)

Prerequisite: Anatomy (1)

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the structure of some human body organs such as eyes and
ears, and nervous, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the anatomical structure of some
human body systems including visual, auditory, nervous, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems and
will be able to apply their knowledge of anesthetics at the patients’ bedside.

Title: Physiology (1)

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning the basics of cell physiology, and respiratory, cardiovascular, and circulatory
systems.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the physiology and performance of
respiratory, cardiovascular, and circulatory systems and will be able to use their knowledge in practice at
patients’ bedside.

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Title: Physiology (2)
Prerequisite: Physiology (1)

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Becoming familiar with the physiology of urogenital and nervous systems and learning
some generalities of the physiology of liver, endocrine glands, and digestion as well as the physiology of
sleep.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the performance of certain body systems and
the way they are related to other body systems. They will be able to use this knowledge practically at
patients’ bedside. This course will also help students to better understand other special courses of the
field.

Title: Physics in Anesthesiology

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with physics in relation to anesthesiology, and with the related
instruments and equipment.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the laws of physics and their
application in measuring and adjusting anesthesiology equipment and instruments. They also learn
about the necessary measures to prevent possible risks in the operating room.

Title: Microbiology and Sterilization

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoreticaland Practical

Main Objective: Learning the general issues of microbiology and the classification of pathogenic
microorganisms with an emphasis on the methods of infection prevention as well as various methods of
sterilization and disinfection.

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Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the classification of pathogenic
microorganisms and common nosocomial infections, and learn the necessary measures to prevent and
control such infections in the operating room and intensive care unit (ICU).

Title: Biochemistry
Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 1

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning about the structure of living cells and the chemical reactions of body systems.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids,
amino acids, and proteins) and their metabolism in bodily tissues. They will also learn about some
common blood and urine tests and will be able to use their knowledge at patients’ bedside.

Title: Immunology
Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 1

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning the science of immunology and its relation to the provision of clinical services.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about immunity principles, cells and organs effective
in immunity, defects and responses of the immune system, and vaccination. They will be able to use this
knowledge practically at patients’ bedside.

Title: Psychology
Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Becoming familiar with and learning the fundamentals of psychology (individual and
social), and acquiring skills in using them in their treatment of the patient, patient family and society.

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Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with basic criteria and the skill in using
psychological concepts. They gain the ability to recognize individual and social characteristics and their
influence on behavior, learning, thinking, speech, etc. in their own field of practice. They also learn how
to communicate with patients, their family members, and the society.

Title: Medical Terminology

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning general medical terms and anesthesiology nomenclature to better
understand the concepts of the field.

Course Description: In this course, through learning medical roots and affixes, common terms related to
different body systems, and related abbreviations, students can better comprehend texts on
anesthesiology and diseases of different body systems.

Title: Computer Application

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objectives: Becoming familiar with computers and using them in (relation to) the profession and
educational and research activities.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the application of computers. They
will be able to enter the required information into medical software, and use the information in the field
of anesthesiology and other educational and research activities when needed.

Title: Biostatistics and Research Methodology

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

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Main Objective: Making students familiar with important statistical concepts and common research
methods related to medical sciences and important healthcare indicators.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with concepts and principles related to
different statistical and research methods. They will be able to assist research groups carrying out
scientific studies in preparing questionnaires, sampling, observations, interviews, measurement
activities and proper statistical analyses and procedures.

Title: Semiology and Physical Examination

Prerequisites: Anatomy (2) and Physiology (2)

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the principles of clinical examination and history taking, the way
to do physical examinations, and the items required for examination.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the clinical examination of different bodily
organs, taking patients’ history, and doing physical examinations. They will be able to assist a doctor
providing tools and facilities needed for physical examination and checking the patients’ health status.
They will also be able to control patients’ vital signs precisely and complete the required documents.

Title: Principles of Pharmacology

Prerequisite: Physiology (1)

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Learning the general issues of pharmacology and becoming familiar with some of the
different drugs affecting different body systems such as nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

Course Description: In this course, students master the general principles of pharmacology, become
familiar with medications affecting different body systems including autonomic nervous system, central
nervous system, respiratory and circulatory systems, and main drugs’ action mechanism, side effects,
contraindications, clinical applications, dosage and drug laws.

Title: First Aid Principles

Prerequisites: Anatomy (2) and Physiology (2)

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No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objective: Learning the principles and methods of providing medical emergency aid to victims
before they are transferred to health facilities.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the principles and measures of first
aid during emergencies, and learn how to deal with emergency patients, help victims, and do basic life
support. They also become familiar with the methods of carrying patients, bandaging, etc.

Title: Principles of Nursing and Working in the Operating Room

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the basic concepts and principles of patient care before, during,
and after surgery, and with the operating room and its rules and regulations.

Course Description: In this course, students learn the general concepts and principles of patient care.
They also become familiar with the basics of working in the operating and recovery rooms, the way to
admit, prepare, and transfer the patient to the operating room, and the general principles of patient
care before, during and after surgery.

Title: Physiopathology
Prerequisites: Anatomy (2), Physiology (2), Semiology and Physical Examination, and Principles of
Pharmacology

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the functions of different body systems in states of health and
illness, and with the way to assess health conditions, treat illnesses, and take necessary measures.

Course Description: In this course, students learn the concepts of diagnosis and treatment; they become
familiar with the clinical manifestations, common diagnostic methods, and treatment of certain
diseases, especially in cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and gain the necessary knowledge.

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Title: Hematology and Blood Transfusion
Prerequisite: Physiology (2)

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Becoming familiar with blood and its derivatives, keeping blood and its products safe,
and paying attention to patients during blood injection and its possible side effects.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about blood composition and its components. They
will be able to define the importance of blood products and blood injection, explain how to store and
preserve blood, and use it for patients according to physicians’ orders. They will also be able to
understand the possible complications following blood transfusion and report them.

Title: Medical Emergency

Prerequisites: Frist Aid Principles and Physiopathology

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical and Practical

Main Objectives: Learning the skills needed in initial encounters with patients in medical emergencies
and crises, acquiring the capabilities needed for cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR), and
gaining the ability to use the related tools and equipment.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the concept of communication in critical
situations, patients’ transfer and acceptance, and related rules and standards. They acquire the ability
needed for helping emergency patients (suffering from cardiovascular and respiratory problems,
traumatic injuries, accidents, etc.). Also in emergencies, they will be able to perform effectively in the
CPCR team through proper use of the existing equipment and facilities and opening the patient’s airway.

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Title: Academic English
Prerequisites: Basic English and Terminology

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Enhancing students’ ability in reading, comprehending, translating and writing
academic medical texts, especially on anesthesiology.

Course Description: In this course, students use academic English texts and passages on anesthesiology
to comprehend the technical concepts better. They are also encouraged to get involved in conversation
and translation of materials.

Title: Management in Anesthesia

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 1

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Getting familiar with theories, management tasks, and behavioral sciences in
management, and adapting them to health organizations, especially anesthesia wards.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about management methods and managerial tasks in
behavioral sciences in the context of healthcare systems. They also learn about managing anesthesia
wards and the scope of their activities, planning for patients and the staff, and having relationship with
other therapeutic and administrative teams.

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Title: Principles of Anesthesiology
Prerequisites: Anatomy (1), Physiology (1), Physics in Anesthesiology, and Principles of Nursing and
Working in Operating Room

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the principles of general and local anesthesia, and the
organizational structure, equipment, tools and instruments, facilities, and rules related to the field of
anesthesiology.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the principles of general and local
anesthesia, and equipment, tools and instruments related to anesthesiology. They also learn about
patients’ admission to the operating room and their transfer to the recovery room, the way to manage
patients’ airways, the way to prepare patients, and monitoring principles of various body systems.

Title: Anesthesia Techniques (1)

Prerequisites: Principles of Anesthesiology and (Simultaneous with) Internship (2)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning the principles and methods of general and local anesthesia, patient
preparation, different body systems monitoring, complications of anesthesia, and patient care before,
during and after general and local anesthesia.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about anesthesia methods, the way to prepare
patients for general or local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, methods of laying the patient on the
operating room bed, the way to monitor various body systems, and patient care at various stages, that
is, before, during and after general anesthesia, local anesthesia and blocks.

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Title: Anesthesia Techniques (2)
Prerequisites: Anesthesia Techniques (1) and (Simultaneous with) Internship (3)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Learning about certain coexisting diseases, necessary preparations in the event of
possible complications, anesthesia techniques in children, pregnant women and the elderly, and gaining
the required skills and ability to take care of the patients in different stages of general and local
anesthesia.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with main common coexisting diseases,
anesthesia methods in children, pregnant women and the elderly, and the necessary
instruments and equipment. They also learn about the measures and arrangements necessary
for patient care in different stages of general anesthesia (i.e., before, during and after
anesthesia) and local anesthesia, especially in the event of possible complications.

Title: Anesthesia Techniques (3)

Prerequisites: Anesthesia Techniques (2) and (Simultaneous with) Internship (4)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Becoming familiar with specific techniques of anesthesia in specialty and subspecialty
surgeries and with other diagnostic-therapeutic measures, and attaining the necessary ability to take
good care of patients.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with patient preparation and patient care
methods for general or local anesthesia, with the use of different methods to make patients
unconscious and bring them back to consciousness in specialty and subspecialty surgeries, and with
other diagnostic-therapeutic measures. They also gain the ability needed for taking good care of
patients.

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Title: Post-Anesthesia Care
Prerequisite: Anesthesia Techniques (3)

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objectives: Learning the general principles of working in post-anesthesia care unit and its
management, taking care of patients hospitalized in post-anesthesia care unit, monitoring possible post-
surgery complications and reporting them.

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the structure, instruments,
equipment, and standards of post-anesthesia care unit, and the way to manage and work in that unit.
They also learn how to take good care of inpatients that need special attention. Meanwhile, they will be
able to understand the possible postoperative complications and act under an anesthesiologist’s
supervision to prevent them, provide a proper report, and help in their treatment.

Title: Principles of Intensive care

Prerequisite: Physiopathology

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the new methods of care, diagnosis and treatment of patients
in critical conditions, the use of instruments and equipment, and the way to manage an intensive care
unit (ICU).

Course Description: In this course, students become familiar with the organization, standards, rules, and
management method of an ICU. They also learn about the use and maintenance of equipment and
instruments, methods of diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation and respiratory care, infection control,
and the way to take care of critically ill patients suffering from the disorders of different body systems
and needing special attention.

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Title: Principles and Methods of Pain Management
Prerequisites: Anesthesia Techniques

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the principles and methods of acute and chronic pain control,
pain control service, and necessary measures for patient care.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the principles and methods of acute and chronic
pain control in different age groups, and about equipment, instruments, facilities, and drugs used in pain
management service. They also learn the necessary measures to prepare the patient and the required
facilities. Meanwhile, they learn the principles of patient care at different stages of performing pain
management methods under an anesthesiologist’s supervision.

Title: Introduction to Internal Diseases and Surgery

Prerequisite: Physiopathology

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Learning about the principles of internal medicine and surgery, midwifery and pediatric
diseases to better understand anesthesia techniques.

Course Description: In this course, students learn the general concepts related to health and disease,
and become familiar with some common diseases of different body organs, their effect(s) on the
functioning of other organs, diagnostic-therapeutic measures, and common operations on different
body systems and their possible side effects. Meanwhile, students also learn about the necessary
patient care measures before and after surgery.

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Title: Specialized Pharmacology
Prerequisite: Basic Principles of Pharmacology

No. of Credits: 3

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with the application of specific anesthesia drugs and their effects on
different body systems.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the performance and effect(s) of anesthesia
drugs and other drugs used in the field, their side effects, drug interaction, and their effects on different
body systems They also learn preparation and preservation methods, and the necessary points on
patient care at the time of drug prescription and afterwards.

Title: Professional Ethics in Anesthesiology

Prerequisite: None

No. of Credits: 1

Type of the Course: Theoretical

Main Objective: Becoming familiar with ethical principles, laws, regulations and standards in providing
services related to anesthesiology.

Course Description: In this course, students learn about the background and general principles of
medical ethics, patient rights, care standards, and disciplinary code relating to professional negligence.
Then, they will be able to use their knowledge in performing professional duties.

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 Title: Field Internship (1)
Title: Nursing Internship No. of Credits: 8
Prerequisites: Principles of Nursing and
Working in Operating Room and Microbiology Type of the Course: Training in the field
and Sterilization

No. of Credits: 2

Type of the Course: Clinical Training Title: Field Internship (2)

No. of Credits: 8

Title: Internship (1) Type of the Course: Training in the field

Prerequisite: Principles of Anesthesiology

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Clinical Training

Title: Internship (2)

Prerequisites: Internship (1) and Principles of
Anesthesiology (1)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Clinical Training (204 hours)

Title: Internship (3)

Prerequisite: Internship (2) and Principles of
Anesthesiology (2)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Clinical Training (204 hours)

Title: Internship (4)

Prerequisite: Internship (3) and Principles of
Anesthesiology (3)

No. of Credits: 4

Type of the Course: Clinical Training (204 hours)

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