Play a critical role in patient safety during surgery. The Anaesthetic Technician program trains students to assist anaesthesiologists with preparing equipment, monitoring patients, and supporting the administration of anaesthesia before, during, and after medical procedures. It’s a rewarding pathway for those interested in the technical and patient-care side of healthcare.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Module 1: Professionalism and Communication
- Module 2: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
- Module 3: Fundamentals of Anaesthesia
- Module 4: Anaesthesia Equipment and Monitoring
- Module 5: Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Care
- Module 6: Safety Protocols and Emergency Management
- Module 7: Anaesthesia Procedures for Specialties
- Module 8: Clinical Practicum
PROJECT STRUCTURE
Duration:
Fifteen weeks (3-4 months)
Total Instructional Hours:
Approximately 210- 220 hours
Learning Components:
Didactic (classroom/online)
– Approximately 55- 60 hours over the first 9 weeks
Practical lab training
– Approximately 55- 60 hours over the first 9 weeks
Clinical practice
– Approximately 100 hours (3 months) @ approximately 16 hours/ week for the last 6 weeks
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Must be 17 years or older at the time of enrollment
- A minimum of 3 CXC passes (Math, English & 1 Science)
- Clinical experience will be an asset