Anesthesia Technologist

Admission Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older in order to participate in practicum courses (by the start of 5^th quarter).
• Must take the Accuplacer Test within 1 year of application. In order to be eligible for AMATH 170T Math for Health Sciences, students must have a minimum score of 30 or higher in Arithmetic or completion of MATH 065 with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Communication involving patient care in the clinical setting is critical to patient safety. All students shall be fluent in the English language, including verbal and written language.
• Students must complete and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes against persons list) within 3 months prior to admission into program at Castle Branch (use package code rr65).
• Students must meet vaccination and program specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records which are dated and signed by their healthcare provider. Immunization timeline table.
• Current evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety. The evaluation should address the following areas in respect to the student’s ability to perform the laboratory skills and clinical responsibilities related to becoming an anesthesia technologist:
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to reach overhead.
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
  • Absence of chronic skin conditions on hands and arms.
• Health insurance, both injury and sickness, is required for participation in the program.