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Anesthesiology BASIC Lecture Agenda
Anesthesiology BASIC QBank Topics
| Addiction Medicine QBank Topics |
|---|
| Definitions |
| Genetics |
| Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
| Pharmacology |
| Neurobiology of Addiction |
| Epidemiological Concepts |
| Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
| Prevention |
| Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
| Overview of Addiction Treatment |
| Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
| Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
| Behavioral Interventions |
| Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Pain and Addiction |
| Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
Anesthesiology BASIC CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Anesthesiologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of current anesthetic procedures.
- Explain regional anesthesia.
- Develop a plan for pain management and painful disease states.
- Evaluate complications.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v3.2, Release Date December 29, 2023, Termination Date December 28, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 32.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 88 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Anesthesiology ADVANCED CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Anesthesiologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the airway evaluation including predictors of difficult intubation and difficult mask ventilation
- Evaluate difficult airway algorithm and its application to difficult airway cases
- Interpret regional anesthetic approach vs general anesthetic approach in relation to type of surgery (Spinal, Epidural, Peripheral Nerve Blockade)
- Exemplify standard ASA monitors and ideal placement of all monitors
- Identify typical anesthesia maintenance agents including inhaled gases and IV agents
- Develop Pain Assessment strategies and adjunct modalities for pain management
- Apply postoperative management of Respiratory Failure
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v2.1, Release Date December 30, 2024, Termination Date December 29, 2027:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 41 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 116 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Dates
Anesthesiology BASIC Exam
2025 Registration: July 16, - September 10, 2025
2025 Late Registration: September 11-25, 2025
2025 Fall Exam: November 7-8, 2025
2026 Summer Exam: June 5-6, 2026
2026 Fall Exam: November 6-7, 2026
Anesthesiology ADVANCED Exam
2026 Winter Exam: January 16-17, 2026
2026 Summer Exam: July 17-18, 2026
Learn More About the Anesthesiology Board Exams
Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Topics
| Percent of Exam | Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Topics |
|---|---|
| 7% | Evaluation of the Patient & Preoperative Preparation |
| 5% | Anatomy |
| 7% | Physics, Monitoring & Anesthesia Delivery Devices |
| 2% | Mathematics |
| 10% | Pharmacology |
| 5% | Regional Anesthesia |
| 8% | General Anesthesia |
| 3% | Monitored Anesthesia Care & Sedation |
| 5% | Intravenous Fluid Therapy During Anesthesia |
| 4% | Complications: Etiology, Prevention & Treatment |
| 5% | Postoperative Period |
| 6% | Central & Peripheral Nervous System |
| 7% | Respiratory System |
| 8% | Cardiovascular System |
| 3% | Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Systems |
| 4% | Renal & Urinary Systems/Electrolyte Balance |
| 3% | Hematologic System |
| 3% | Endocrine & Metabolic Systems |
| 3% | Neuromuscular Diseases & Disorders |
| 1% | Ethics, Practice Management, & Medicolegal Issues |
| 1% | Physician Impairment or Disability |
Anesthesiology Board Review Course Board-Focused Faculty
The American Board of Anesthesiology tests you on the entire breadth of your specialty, beyond what’s practical in your day-to-day. Our knowledgeable faculty guide you through a comprehensive review that the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam Blueprint dictates.
High-Yield ContentLASER-FOCUSED LECTURES: A comprehensive library of video lectures precisely aligns to the Anesthesiology BASIC exam blueprint, so you focus on all exam topics and keywords with no wasted effort. BOARD-EXPERIENCED FACULTY: Board-certified faculty are experienced in teaching Anesthesiology BASIC board exam preparation. Thus, every lecture is up to date, medically accurate, and entirely board-relevant. Anesthesiology BASIC STUDY GUIDE: The included PDF provides the complete course syllabus, hundreds of pages long. |
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