The Anaesthetic Technician Program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required to support anaesthetists and healthcare teams in various clinical settings. This comprehensive program combines theoretical instruction with practical hands-on training, preparing graduates to function effectively in the operating room and other healthcare environments where anaesthesia is administered.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- At the end of this program, graduates will be able to integrate foundational knowledge of anaesthesia, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology with technical proficiency and professional competencies to function safely and effectively as entry-level Anaesthetic Technicians. Graduates will demonstrate competence in anaesthesia equipment preparation and monitoring, emergency management, application of operating theatre safety standards, and collaborative support of Anaesthesiologists in the pre-operative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of patients across a range of surgical specialties.
- 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:
1 YEAR
Total Instructional Hours:
Approximately 1250-1300 hours
Learning Components:
Didactic (classroom/online)
Practical lab training
Clinical practice
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
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Course Fee – $18,000
- Pay the full amount at registration to receive a discounted fee of $15,000.
- 6-Month Payment Plan also available: $9,000 required at acceptance, and monthly payments of $1,800 for 5 months thereafter.