About Our Anesthesia Technology Program

• Program: Anesthesia Technology
• Pathway: Health Science

Anesthesia Technology by the Numbers

• 2.5: minimum GPA to be eligible to apply
• 20: up to 20 applicants accepted each application period
• 60: credit hours (2-years) to earn an A.A.S. in Anesthesia Technology
• $4,785: approximate cost of the program—including books and uniforms (see Cost Details below)

Our Mission

To provide didactic and clinical instruction that will enable individuals to pass the national registry examination and perform as competent, entry-level Anesthesia Technologists to serve the local community.

How Our Program Works

Applicants

The number of applicants we accept is based upon clinical availability.

Time Commitment

You need to commit to full-time schedule for 2 years (60 credit hours). 

Schedule

Pending class times are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5–8 p.m.

Clinics

Requirement

Before starting a clinic rotation, you must get an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate that is approved by the American Heart Association.

About Clinics

Clinics are arranged with the program director and require a total of 16–24 hours per week depending on the semester.

Our program director will create and coordinate schedules based upon availability.

If you work at a facility that has agreed to host you as an anesthesia technology student, confirmation of a current affiliation agreement is required. For more details, please speak with the program director.

Grades

You must earn a minimum grade of “C” (75 percent) to pass.

You will receive an "F" for any grade earned that is below 75 percent, and you will have to drop out of the program.

Cost Details

Effective Spring 2024

Certification Exam

After graduating from our Anesthesia Technology Program, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT).

To be eligible to sit for the ASATT exam, you must complete an ASATT-Recognized Education/Training program. Our Anesthesia Technology Program is an ASATT-Recognized program.

After you earn initial ASATT certification, you must get 30 hours of anesthesia technologist-related continuing education credits and reapply with ASATT to renew you certification.

Visit the ASATT website for more detailed information on the anesthesia technologist certification process.  

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Updated November 05, 2024