Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-541-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Anesthesia Technology Degree
Description
Become an anesthesia technologist and you’ll be a vital member of the anesthesia care team. These technologists work under the direction of the anesthesia provider and are proficient in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care. Graduates are eligible to take the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) National Certification Examination to become certified as an Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.).
Anesthesia technologists are in high demand.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Healthcare Customer Service
This certificate includes instruction in medical terminology, healthcare computing and the customer service skills related to working in a healthcare setting. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level customer service positions in the healthcare industry.
Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTECH-102 | Introduction to Anesthesia Technology ‡ | 2 |
| BIOSCI-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ |
4 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology ^ | 3 |
| HEALTH-104 | Culture of Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| ANTECH-117 | AT Fundamentals 1 ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-118 | AT Instrumentation 1 ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-120 | AT Clinical Procedures ‡ | 2 |
| BIOSCI-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ |
4 |
| CVTECH-110 | EKG Analysis ‡ | 2 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| ANTECH-133 | Anesthetics ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-137 | AT Fundamentals 2 ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-138 | AT Instrumentation 2 ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-139 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 3 |
| CVTECH-132 | Physics of Medicine ‡ | 3 |
| ANTECH-185 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Seminar ‡ | 2 |
| ANTECH-186 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 4 |
| ANTECH-187 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 3 ‡ | 4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Fall start: Register for classes in April (only one time a year), petition window is February (only one time a year)
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Exhibit patient care skills
- Model professional behaviors as an AT
- Provide psychological support and explain procedures to patients
- Adhere to universal precautions and aseptic technique in preparing and handling instruments and supplies
- Monitor patients during cardiac procedures
- Prepare equipment for surgical procedures
- Operate major medical equipment (i.e. balloon pumps, cell savers, medication warmers)
- Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program are in high demand. Anesthesia technologists work in a variety of clinical settings, including hospital operating rooms, interventional and diagnostic radiology, labor and delivery units, intensive care units, emergency rooms, outpatient procedure suites and ambulatory surgery centers. For additional career information, visit www.ASATT.org.
Possible Careers
Anesthesia Technician
Anesthesia Technician Supervisor
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- HP-A2 pre qualifying exam
- C+ or higher: BIOSCI-177* or BIOSCI 201*
- HEALTH 101
- Fall Start: Petition window is February (only one time a year)
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th Street N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; caahep.org/Students/Program-Info/Anesthesia-Technology.aspx.
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