Course Overview
This course focuses on the unique and highly specialized area of pediatric anesthesia care nursing, specifically 11 to 17-year-old adolescent patients. Building on the foundational concepts of adult perianesthetic and critical care, this course will consider the growth and development and the unique physiological considerations of an adolescent. Learners will develop a deeper understanding of pediatric pathophysiology, assessment, and decision-making related to the adolescent who is undergoing sedation and anesthesia. In addition, learners will further explore other important concepts related to the post-anesthesia care of adolescents including: neurodiversity, diversity, equity and inclusion, family centered care, mental health, and pain management. Learners will be challenged to make clinical decisions and plan care for adolescents undergoing sedation and general anesthetic procedures using case-based scenarios.
Prerequisite(s)
- • BSN completion • RN working in an adult patient (Tier 2) ACU
Credits
0.5
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$183.98
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the context of pediatric anesthesia care nursing practice and recognize the unique experience of the adolescent patient (and their family) undergoing surgery and procedural anesthesia.
- Apply the concepts of family-centred care and relational practice within the context of caring for the adolescent patient in the perianesthesia environment.
- Identify how the unique anatomical and physiological characteristics of various adolescent body systems are impacted within the context of the anesthesia care setting.
- Identify the unique considerations required when caring for the adolescent patient with special behavioural, emotional, or mental health needs.
- Integrate principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in the care of the adolescent patient within the context of anesthesia care settings using case-based scenarios.
- Determine age-appropriate pain assessment strategies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
- Describe and justify techniques for safe pediatric medication administration in anesthesia care settings.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Adolescent Care in Perianesthesia Nursing (NSPE 7800) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSPE 7800 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51583
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 51583
- $183.98 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course required Program Head approval to enroll. Please contact the Program Assistant at swood@bcit.ca. Only RNs working in an adult PACU can register for this course.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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