Our classroom features the latest in teaching technology. Click here to see a sampling of a classroom lecture.
Students carry out an assignment using
the wireless network at UNCG
SRNAs learn the
anesthesia machine, inside and out!
Our program is known for production of high-quality graduates. Here, Program Director Michael Rieker congratulates two graduates who were the recipients of the Dean's Recognition Award at UNCG graduation.
Students interact with distinguished faculty from across the country using our videoconference facility.
The February, 2006 issue of the AANA Journal featured a cover photo of director, Michael Rieker inserting an epidural on an obstetric patient. Dr. Rieker teaches the classroom and clinical OB anesthesia course, and delivers professional lectures on OB anesthesia topics.
At the AANA national meeting, the AANA Journal's exhibition booth displayed the June, 2007 Journal cover which featured WFUBMC Student Renea Shore and Clinical Instructor Rich Griner in the operating room of our pediatric hospital. Pictured here is Dr. Rieker with AANA Journal Managing Editor, Sally Aquino.
Courtney Vick teaches OR nurses about anesthesia in the Certified Nurse Operating Room course.
Program Director Dr. Michael Rieker with alumni, Mrs. Sandra Ouellette (President of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists) and Mrs. Ruth Holleman. Mrs. Ouellette and Mrs. Holleman have both established scholarships in their names to support Nurse Anesthesia Education.
In preparation for the academic year, faculty members attend a summer retreat to brush up on adult learning theory, presentation techniques, and multimedia teaching tools.
The AANA annual meeting provides students and faculty with valuable educational and networking opportunities.
Active learning strategies are used, such as in this student-led presentation.
Courtney Brown lectures on pain transmission and treatment to an audience of 300 at the AANA national meeting.
AANA past-president Terry Wicks instructs students in nerve block techniques of the arm.
Faculty members use an interactive audience-response system to discuss clinical teaching scenarios during a clinical faculty development retreat.
Students learn the physics and mechanics of anesthesia delivery devices in our skills lab.
Students Shira Friend and Kimberly Gordon provide information to prospective applicants during a career fair as part of our service learning initiative.
Students and Faculty celebrate their victory in the 2006 college bowl competition at the NCANA annual meeting. Team members Page Foreman, Laura Johnson, Courtney Vick, Stephanie Lindsey(seated L-R), and alternate Holly McGee (holding sign in back) competed against four other North Carolina schools.
Mr. John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN, former Executive Director of the AANA, addresses students during a seminar course in professional issues
SRNA Shane Harrison presents a lecture on thoracic trauma at the NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists meeting.
Student Josh Caudle instructs paramedic students in pediatric airway management techniques as part of his service learning project.
Students dine out for an end-of-semester celebration.
Students lead the weekly clinical conference for the
nurse anesthesia department.
Paul Welty teaches high school students about anesthesia careers during the Camp Med summer program.
Staff members enjoy comaradarie during a
break from the surgery schedule
Michael Rieker instructs Melissa Jones in the use of the Upsher laryngoscope.
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