
Nova Southesatern University - Tampa Florida AA Program Overview
The M.H.Sc program at NSU is dedicated to the education of
anesthesiologist assistants, the health care community, and for the care
and safety of patients. This unique 27 month AA program consists of an
intensive academic and didactic program that will prepare the student to
function within the anesthesia care team. The Program will emphasize
the clinical education of the anesthesiologist assistant using a
state-or-the-art mock operating room with an anesthesia simulator, and
hospital based clinical rotations. The students will get an extensive
clinical training experience that will consist of a minimum of 2500
clinical hours that encompass all aspects of anesthesia care for the
surgical patient. Upon completion of the course of study, students will
have earned a Master of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern
University.
The first year of study focuses on the foundations of
anesthesia practice through classroom, mock operating room scenarios and
studies, and laboratory work. Clinical experience during the first year
will increase as the year progress.
The senior year (semesters 5,
6, 7) will consist of clinical rotations assigned in two week and four
week intervals. During the senior year, clinical rotations are full time
and involve all specialty areas in anesthesia, including general
surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology,
orthopedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, genito-urinary surgery,
vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, transplantation,
and trauma. Clinical rotations include days, evenings, nights, weekends,
and call - depending upon the rotation.
NSU's M.H.Sc
Anesthesiologist Assistant program will prepare the student for the
national certification exam that is administered by the National Board
of Medical Examiners under the auspices of the National Commission for
the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. The certification
process involves successfully completing the Certifying Examination for
Anesthesiologist Assistants for initial certification; registration of
continuing medical education credits every two years; and successful
competition of the Examination for Continued Demonstration of
Qualifications every six years.
The Tampa Student Educational Center is conveniently located
near I-75. All programs are offered in accessible formats to accommodate
your demanding schedule. The center contains 81,500 square feet of
space. The Tampa Student Educational Center supports many area
organizations & provides a great meeting space.

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