Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Anesthesia Technician program will be able to:

• Obtain employment in a variety of clinical settings
• Assist the licensed anesthesia provider in various settings
• Prepare appropriate equipment, drugs, cylinder gasses and supplies for required procedures
• Apply aseptic techniques in preparing equipment and supplies
• Clean, sterilize, disinfect, stock, order and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology, local, regional and general anesthesia
• Demonstrate patient care skills, including transferring, positioning, monitoring and transporting patients
• Identify patient and occupational hazards, including electrical, radiation, chemical and biological
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to prioritize, anticipate and analyze problems and evaluate solutions
• Demonstrate ability to use medical terminology, acronyms, symbols and abbreviations
• Practice within the professional and legal parameters of the occupation, including ethical issues concerning patient and employment relationships
• Demonstrate good communication skills using appropriate medical terminology with patients, peers and physicians
• Presents a professional demeanor with patients, peers and physicians
• Display professionalism in their appearance, job performance, and ability to work as a team member
• Identify and access professional organizations and continuing education resources
• Have adequate knowledge and experience to the the national certification exam
• Demonstrate the ability to market themselves using interpersonal, written and electronic communication to research jobs and apply for employment

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