Fellowship objectives and outcomes are achieved through a stepwise progression. The knowledge and skills described in the Fellow Learning Outcomes (FLO) are specific to each unit/module and clinical practicum. Fellows are expected to demonstrate competence in all aspects of regional anesthesia and pain management.
Fellow Learning Outcome 1:
Demonstrate professional conduct consistent with the AANA Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice.
Fellow Learning Outcome 2:
Apply ultrasound technology to optimize patient management.
Fellow Learning Outcome 3:
Integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to guide pain management practice.
Fellow Learning Outcome 4:
Perform a detailed physical assessment for the management of patients experiencing pain across the lifespan.
Fellow Learning Outcome 5:
Develop a pain management plan to include interventional and noninterventional strategies based on patient, surgical, and analgesic requirements.
Fellow Learning Outcome 6:
Select and dose pharmacologic agents based on patient-specific, procedural, and pharmacologic considerations.
Fellow Learning Outcome 7:
Incorporate multimodal analgesic strategies, including neuraxial and peripheral nerve catheters, local anesthetic and opioid infusions, and non-opioid analgesic adjuvants as part of a pain service.
Fellow Learning Outcome 8:
Demonstrate competency in core regional anesthesia procedures.
Fellow Learning Outcome 9:
Determine the need for advanced pain management interventions in complex patient populations.
Fellow Learning Outcome 10:
Apply knowledge and procedural principles of advanced regional anesthesia techniques to expand pain management options for complex clinical presentations.
Fellow Learning Outcome 11:
Apply pain management techniques as appropriate for non-surgical patient populations.
Fellow Learning Outcome 12:
Evaluate the effectiveness of pain management interventions using clinical outcomes.
Fellow Learning Outcome 13:
Identify and manage failed or incomplete pain management interventions.
Fellow Learning Outcome 14:
Critically appraise and apply current evidence to guide pain management practice.
Fellow Learning Outcome 15:
Educate, mentor, and precept learners and colleagues in the safe, evidence-based practice of pain management.
Fellow Learning Outcome 16:
Engage in reflective practice and self-assessment to identify opportunities for continued professional growth and development.