Anesthesia Technologist Lecture Series: Neuromuscular Physiology and Pharmacology

December 5, 2024

Program Description:

This live event is designed for corpsmen in the anesthesia department working as anesthesia technicians. Vital components of anesthesia set up and delivery will be reviewed followed by an extensive discussion on the concepts of patient populations and surgical procedures. The course will improve corpsmen knowledge of anesthesia relevant topics and prepare them to sit for the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians national board certification.

This iteration examines the transmission process of nerve impulses to muscles and the clinical relevance of neuromuscular blocking agents.

Target Audience

This activity provides a certificate of attendance for corpsmen who are working as anesthesia technicians.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the anatomic layers of muscle.

2. Describe the path of nerve signal transmission.

3. Summarize the function of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) and the role of acetylcholine (ACh).

4. Describe the two types of neuromuscular blockers (NMBs) and indications for their use.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/03/2024
Course expires: 
12/19/2024
Event starts: 
12/05/2024 - 5:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/05/2024 - 6:00pm EST
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Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC)
San Diego, CA
United States

Navy Lt. Annastasia Masso, D.N.P., C.R.N.A. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
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Accommodations: CEPO provides captions and transcripts to hearing-impaired learners upon request. For real-time closed captioning, contact CEPO at least three (3) business days before the event. If we cannot arrange for live captioning, a video recording and audio transcript will be provided after the event, typically within ten business days. For events delivered by CEPO’s partners, please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations.

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