Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology

Diploma

Be part of a vital health care team This qualification will equip you to work alongside an anaesthetist undertaking the work tasks required of an anaesthetic technician. This includes preparing patients for anaesthesia and then monitoring them during and after surgery.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

18 months full-time

Course Code

HLT57915

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Be part of a vital health care team

This qualification will equip you to work alongside an anaesthetist undertaking the work tasks required of an anaesthetic technician. This includes preparing patients for anaesthesia and then monitoring them during and after surgery.

You are likely to be exposed to a wide range of surgeries with differing needs as well as to unexpected occurrences and allergic reactions requiring you to respond quickly.

The Diploma course is a very practical, hands-on course, delivered in a face to face classroom format as well as in the simulated anaesthetic technology laboratory. The course is delivered over 18 months and includes a full time clinical placement in a hospital or clinic, organised by North Metropolitan TAFE.

Please note applications to study this course in semester 1, 2023 will close on Friday 23 September, 2022.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Online

What you will learn

Set up theatre and associated equipment
Prepare and monitor patients
Assist with airway management
Comply with infection control procedures
Be prepared for unexpected events and allergic reactions where you will need to think and respond and act quickly
Order and maintain essential supplies

Career pathways

Anaesthetic Technician

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