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AVTAA Examination Details The examination consists of up to 200 multiple choice questions. The examination committee may include oral examination, latent image, computer simulations or use audiovisual aids as, part of the testing process. We are currently employing a practical examination that consists pictures with a question bank. Topics to be covered on the examination are those that are crucial to anesthesia. Topics included but not limited to the following are: Cardiovascular
Respiratory Pulmonary Geriatric/Pediatric Endocrine Pharmacology Hematology/Immunology Anesthesia for Neurology patients Anesthesia for Orthopedic patients Anesthesia for Gastrointestinal patients Renal/Hepatic patients Anesthesia/Post- anesthesia care Analgesia Triage/Emergency CareAnesthesia Monitoring Equipment use, troubleshooting and maintenance, Anesthesia Procedures Ancillary diagnostic techniques will be included in each topic where appropriate. Anatomy and physiology, data collection/identification of problems will also be covered. The VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) has to have an understanding of clinical techniques and how procedures are performed. Therefore, the examination will include indications, equipment needed, complications, and troubleshooting with regard to common clinical procedures.The candidate is given 4 hours to complete the written examination and 2 hours to complete the practical. The candidate much attain a combined score of 75% or more to pass the examination. |