The Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia at INES-Ruhengeri is designed to address the critical shortage of anesthesia providers in Rwanda and support the national healthcare system in meeting sustainable development goals. The program prepares Non-Physician Anesthetists (NPA) to deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care across all levels of the healthcare system.

In line with Rwanda's vision for sustainable development, this program was developed to address the gaps in anesthesia services, particularly the shortage of skilled Non-Physician Anesthetists. The program aligns with the World Health Assembly Resolution, which emphasizes strengthening surgical and anesthesia services as part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). 

Year 1

No	Module Title	No of credits	Semester
1	English French for General Purpose	-	1
2	Introduction to Research and Academic Writing	-
3	Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology	10
4	Ethics and Behaviors Sciences	10
5	General Anatomy and Physiology	20
6	Principles of Biomedical Sciences	10
7	Fundamentals of Nursing	10
1	English for Specific Purposes	-	2
2	General Pharmacology	15
3	Health Assessment	10
4	Medico-surgical pathologies	15
5	Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatal Care	10
6	General Clinical Practice I	30

Year 2

No	Module Title	No of credits	Semester
1	Applied Anatomy and Physiology	15	1
2	Chemistry and Physics Applied to Aneasthesia	10
3	Fundamentals of Anaesthesia	10
4	Anaesthesia Equipment and Technology	10
5	Anaesthesia Clinical Practice II	30
1	Applied Pharmacology	15	2
2	Anaesthesia for Coexisting Diseases	15
3	Anaesthesia Clinical Practice III	30

Year 3

No	Module Title	No of credits	Semester
1	Anaesthesia in Subspecialties	20	1
2	Citizenship ad Transformative Education	10
3	egional Blocks and Pain Management	10
4	Anaesthesia Clinical Practice VI	50
1	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	-	2
2	Fundamental of Community Health	10
3	Health Measurements and Research	10
4	Anaesthesia Clinical Practice V	40

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia have a wide range of career opportunities across various healthcare settings. They can work in public hospitals, including district, regional, and referral centers, as well as private hospitals and clinics offering surgical and obstetric care. Additionally, they can provide anaesthesia services in community health centers, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Specialized facilities such as pediatric, obstetric, and trauma care centers also offer career paths for anaesthesia professionals. Beyond clinical practice, graduates can engage in research and academia, contributing to the advancement of anaesthesia techniques or teaching in higher education institutions. Potential job titles include Non-Physician Anaesthetist, Anaesthesia Clinical Officer, Critical Care Specialist, and Pain Management Practitioner. With further qualifications, career progression can lead to roles in clinical education, hospital management, or policy development, all while making a significant impact on healthcare systems and patient outcomes.