Anesthesia Technology - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Anesthesia Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Anesthesiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? This associate degree program prepares you to function as an integral member of an anesthesia team in a surgical setting. You will be educated in the theoretical concepts and clinical applications in the on-campus surgical suite where you may learn professional skills prior to having actual patient contact. These skills include assisting with intubations, assembling monitoring lines, patient transport, interpreting physiological information, patient preparation and patient positioning. Additionally, you will be assigned to various hospitals as part of your clinical phase of education. Here you will practice and perfect your skills in an actual OR setting under the supervision of an anesthesia technologist. This program has an optional part-time enrollment plan that enables you to complete the program over an extended period of time. Career Outlook ? Anticipated growth is attributed to the increasing geriatric population and the associated demand for medical support personnel, as well as the ever-changing scope of health care delivery in America today. Professional opportunities include hospitals, surgical centers and sales Program Learning Outcomes ? As a graduate of this program, you will be expected to: Assist the anesthesiologist with patient care Exhibit patient care skills and monitor patients Provide psychological support and explain procedures to patients Work under minimum supervision Perform lifting and transferring duties Understand basic anatomy, physiology and surgical procedures Apply aseptic techniques in preparing and handling instruments and supplies Possible Careers: Anesthesia Technician Lead Anesthesia Technician Anesthesia Technician Supervisor View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anesthesiology courses.