Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Anaesthesiology, designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the medical specialty. The program is part of the Bachelor's degree in Odontology and is a mandatory course for first-semester students.

Program Description

The Anaesthesiology program focuses on the medical specialty of anesthesiology, with a particular emphasis on the interface between anesthesiology and clinical odontology. The course content includes an introduction to the field of anesthesiology, nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia, premedication of children and adults, and the selection of relevant pain control methods.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:

• Explain the ASA score system and the principles of universal anesthesia
• Describe the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia and premedication with sedatives for adults and children
• Discuss the principles of data security, electronic data handling, and the structuring of clinical and paraclinical registrations in a transparent manner

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Dialog-based group teaching
• Lectures
• Preclinical and clinical exercises
• Problem-solving activities

Assessment and Evaluation

The program is assessed through:

• Participation in clinical exercises in anesthesiology
• A course certificate is awarded upon completion of the program

Program Details

• ECTS points: 2.5
• Level: Bachelor's degree
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language: Danish
• Capacity: 80 participants
• Department: Odontologisk Institut
• Faculty: Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet

Workload

The estimated workload for the program is:

• Lectures: 5 hours
• Group teaching: 2 hours
• Preparation: 15 hours
• Clinical exercises: 3 hours
• Total: 25 hours

Examination

The program is examined through participation in clinical exercises in anesthesiology, and a course certificate is awarded upon completion. The examination criteria include:

• Knowledge of the ASA score system and the principles of universal anesthesia
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia and premedication with sedatives for adults and children
• Understanding of the principles of data security and electronic data handling

Conclusion

The Anaesthesiology program at the University of Copenhagen provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the medical specialty of anesthesiology, with a focus on the interface between anesthesiology and clinical odontology. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work in the field of anesthesiology.