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 Program
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.
Related Programs
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists work under direct supervision to facilitate safe, effective invasive surgical procedures. You will learn the application of sterile and aseptic technique to help ensure that the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist.
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
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ANTECH-102 | Introduction to Anesthesia Technology ‡ | 2 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology ^ | 3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-104 | Culture of Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| (1) | HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| (1) | NATSCI-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) NATSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ |
4 |
| (2) | ANTECH-117 | AT Fundamentals 1 ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | ANTECH-118 | AT Instrumentation 1 ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | ANTECH-120 | AT Clinical Procedures ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | CVTECH-110 | EKG Analysis ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (2) | NATSCI-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) NATSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ |
4 |
| (2) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (2) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| (3) | ANTECH-133 | Anesthetics ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | ANTECH-137 | AT Fundamentals 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | ANTECH-138 | AT Instrumentation 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | ANTECH-139 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | CVTECH-132 | Physics of Medicine ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | ANTECH-185 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Seminar ‡ | 2 |
| (4) | ANTECH-186 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | ANTECH-187 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 3 ‡ | 4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ 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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Program Outcomes
- Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the OR environment
- Operate patient-related equipment
- Perform intraoperative case management as an anesthesia technologist
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
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HP-A2 HESI Pre-admission exam required.
The following are also required for admission:
- One year of high school-level biology, chemistry and algebra
Grade of C+ or higher required in NATSCI-177 or NATSCI-201, and HEALTH-101
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater FL 33763; 727-210-2350; caahep.org/Students/Program-Info/Anesthesia-Technology.aspx.
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