Anesthesia Technician - Pasadena City College

Anesthesia Technician from Pasadena City College is a Campus Certificate Anesthesiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The Anesthesia Technician program prepares the student to be an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced clinical procedures to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of various equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care. This may be performed in a variety of clinical settings such as: the operating room, interventional and diagnostic radiology, post anesthesia care unit, intensive care unit, cardiac cath lab, emergency room, endoscopy, dental suites, and ambulatory surgery centers. Job responsibilities may include equipment maintenance and servicing such as cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and recording of inspections and maintenance. In addition, the anesthesia technician will assist licensed anesthesia providers with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be assessed on their ability to 1. Apply theory and knowledge of social sciences in effective communication with anesthesia care providers in the delivery of patient care. 2. Apply theory and knowledge of chemistry and biology to assist the anesthesia provider in the selection and operation of appropriate anesthesia equipment for patient care. 3. Apply theory and concepts in pharmacology specific to anesthesia surgical procedure in preparation of patient care. 4. Apply theory and knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology, and pathophysiology in assisting the anesthesia provider in the development of patient care plans. View more details on Pasadena City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anesthesiology courses.