ANES 101 - Introduction to Anesthesia Technology

3 Total Credits
This course offers an opportunity to learn about basic anesthesia competencies and the role of the anesthesia care team, as well as the scope of practice and duties of the anesthesia technologist. These include but are not limited to: basic airway management; anesthesia machine daily checkout and troubleshooting; basic anesthesia equipment set up, maintenance, and trouble shooting. The course also includes patient care skills including positioning and dialogue IV set up and placement, basic physiological monitoring, assisting the anesthesiologist, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia, the OR environment including appropriate wear, personal protective equipment, and interpersonal skills. The course also focuses on policies and procedures associated with anesthesia technologist work practice. Different types of anesthesia-regional, local, general, and MAC-and diagnosis and minor maintenance of anesthesia equipment are covered.

Course Outcomes

Understand the dynamic of being an Anesthesia Technologist working with the anesthesia care team.
Explain the process to hold an ASATT certification including information on continuing education.
Understand policies and procedures for the work as an Anesthesia Technologist.
Identify the different types of anesthesia: local, general, MAC and regional.
Study and understand anatomy and physiology of the body as it applies to anesthesia.
Describe the duties of Anesthesia Technologists.
Understand the different requirements for Anesthesia Technologists versus Technicians.
Understand uniform policies for the operating room.