501 Functional Neuroanatomy-Neurophysiology (3) Structure and function of the human nervous system. Includes participation in neurology clinics at LAC + USC Medical Center.
521 Head and Neck Anatomy (3) Detailed morphology of the head and neck emphasizing considerations applicable to dentistry; morphology of the thorax; osteology of the skull.
522 Systemic Human Anatomy (3) Structure and function of the human body; organ systems and morphology of the abdomen and pelvis; axilla and arm; osteology of the skull.
523 Head and Neck Dissection (1) Laboratory experience in dissection of the structures of the human head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face.
621 Regional Anatomical Study (1-3) Intensive study of limited regions of the human body through discussion, dissection, special preparations, and literature review. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: permission of course director.
701 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy (1) Detailed study of structure and function of the orofacial region including recent research and advances in dentistry.
722 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Laboratory (1) Dissection of the head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face. Prerequisite: ANAT 701 enrollment and permission of course director.
502 Emergency Medicine (2) Recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies, including unconsciousness, altered consciousness, respiratory distress, convulsions, drug-related emergencies, and chest pain.
521 Local Anesthesia (1) Theory and technique of local anesthetics; prevention and treatment of complications; introduction to use of adjunctive premedication. Clinical experience with administration of local anesthesia.
522 Pharmacosedation I (1) Introduction to anxiety control and sedation in dentistry; indications, contraindications; drugs and techniques in oral, rectal, intramuscular, and inhalation sedation; prevention and management of complications.
523 Pharmacosedation II (1) Introduction to intravenous sedation; evaluation of patient, selection of technique and procedure; prevention of complications, recognition and management of complications; introduction to general anesthesia.
602 Monitoring: Electrocardiology and Vital Signs (1) Physical status evaluation through monitoring of central nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems; electrocardiography, blood pressure and pulse, pulse oximetry, breath and heart sounds; clinic experience included.
605abcde Seminar: Intravenous Sedation (0-0-0-0-4) Review of the literature and a selection of case studies in intravenous sedation. Prerequisite: consent of course director.
606abcde Clinical Intravenous Sedation (0-0-0-0-3) Management of patients receiving intravenous sedation, including physical evaluation, patient monitoring, recognition and management of unconscious airway and emergency situations; IV sedation procedures. Prerequisite: consent of course director.
610 Physical Diagnosis/Cardiology (1) Participation in the Cardiac Clinic at LAC/USC Medical Center; experience in cardiac auscultation, abnormal breath sounds, use of cardiac drugs, and prosthetic valve management.
613abcde Clinic: Intravenous Sedation (0-0-0-0-3) Clinical experience in intravenous sedation including physical evaluation, patient monitoring, and management of unconscious airway. Prerequisite: AMED 606e and departmental approval.
750abc Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia (2-2-1) In-depth examination of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, basic life support, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, local anesthesia, and patient monitoring; includes clinical experience.
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