Post Basic Diploma Programme-Diploma in Anaesthesia

The Post Basic Diploma in Anaesthesia is a three-year advanced program for registered nurses seeking to specialize in anesthesia care. This course prepares experienced State Registered Nurses to become competent anesthesia professionals capable of managing patients throughout the surgical process.

The curriculum covers advanced physiology, the pharmacology of anesthetics, and the management of patients with coexisting diseases. Students develop comprehensive competencies, including preoperative patient preparation and optimization, anesthetic equipment and drug management, post-anesthesia care, emergency and critical care, and specialized anesthesia provision for obstetrics, pediatrics, neurosurgery, and trauma cases. Graduates are equipped to work as anesthetists in surgical settings, collaborating with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and effective pain management.