Academic Program
- The title for this qualification will be ‘Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Anesthesia’ in English or ‘የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በአንስቴዝያ’ in አማርኛ.
- Duration: 4.5 years (Nine semesters)
Achievements
Since its establishment, the department has proudly graduated two cohorts of generic undergraduate students, all of whom achieved a 100% pass rate on the national exit exam.
Currently, the program is actively training students across all levels of the undergraduate cycle, from first year through fourth year. Enrollment continues to grow steadily, reflecting increasing demand for the program and trust in its educational quality, with a total of 60. The school is staffed by 15 academic instructors and 3 clinical staff, ensuring high-quality teaching, clinical mentoring, and administrative support.
Program Learning Outcomes
After reviewing the national qualification standards (NQS) and international benchmarks, the key competencies for baccalaureate-level anesthesia graduates have been established. Eleven exit-level competencies are defined, and their interrelationships are illustrated in the competency network presented in the executive summary. Exit-Level Competencies for Bachelor of Anesthesia Graduates
- Assess, optimize, and prepare patients for surgery and anesthesia.
- Operate anesthesia machines, equipment, supplies, and monitoring devices safely and effectively.
- Manage patients’ airways using appropriate techniques and modalities.
- Provide safe intraoperative anesthesia care.
- Deliver safe postoperative anesthetic and recovery care.
- Assess and manage pain across diverse patient populations.
- Participate in pre-hospital, emergency, and critical care services.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) competently.
- Apply ethical and legal principles in anesthesia practice.
- Contribute to scientific evidence through research and evidence-based practice.
- Manage anesthesia services within healthcare facilities efficiently.
