Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice
Have a career under the theatre lights, that won't put you to sleep! Get qualified to work as an anaesthetic technician, working under the direction of anaesthetists during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge required to work as an anaesthetic technician, working under the direction of anaesthetists during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.
Your training includes 360 hours of work under the direction of a qualified anaesthetist.
You'll learn about communicating with your work team and in a surgery setting; preparing patients for anaesthesia; complying with infection controls; monitoring patients under anaesthetic; responding to emergencies' assisting with clinical procedures; preparing and maintaining anaesthesia equipment and more.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- STEM
Industry area
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
Study areas
- Allied Health
- Health Services
- Health Technician Support
Course ID
- National ID: HLT57921
- WA State ID: BHJ4
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Do you want to be part of a clinical team in a fast-paced environment?
This practical, hands-on course will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast-paced, clinical environment.You will be exposed to a variety of surgical procedures, emergencies and critical care environments. Anaesthetic technicians are typically employed in anaesthetic departments, operating theatres, emergency departments, intensive care and day surgeries.As an anaesthetic technician you will work in consultation with, and under the direction of an anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia. Preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, you will play a critical role in supporting quality health care and safe anaesthetic services within a multidisciplinary team.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge required to work as an anaesthetic technician, working under the direction of anaesthetists during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.
Your training includes 360 hours of work under the direction of a qualified anaesthetist.
You'll learn about communicating with your work team and in a surgery setting; preparing patients for anaesthesia; complying with infection controls; monitoring patients under anaesthetic; responding to emergencies' assisting with clinical procedures; preparing and maintaining anaesthesia equipment and more.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- STEM
Industry area
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
Study areas
- Allied Health
- Health Services
- Health Technician Support
Course ID
- National ID: HLT57921
- WA State ID: BHJ4
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Do you want to be part of a clinical team in a fast-paced environment?
This practical, hands-on course will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast-paced, clinical environment.You will be exposed to a variety of surgical procedures, emergencies and critical care environments. Anaesthetic technicians are typically employed in anaesthetic departments, operating theatres, emergency departments, intensive care and day surgeries.As an anaesthetic technician you will work in consultation with, and under the direction of an anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia. Preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, you will play a critical role in supporting quality health care and safe anaesthetic services within a multidisciplinary team.
Delivery location
Do you want to be part of a clinical team in a fast-paced environment?
This practical, hands-on course will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast-paced, clinical environment.You will be exposed to a variety of surgical procedures, emergencies and critical care environments. Anaesthetic technicians are typically employed in anaesthetic departments, operating theatres, emergency departments, intensive care and day surgeries.As an anaesthetic technician you will work in consultation with, and under the direction of an anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia. Preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, you will play a critical role in supporting quality health care and safe anaesthetic services within a multidisciplinary team.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
Career story
In this short video, you'll hear from Caitlyn who completed her anaesthesia technician training at North Metropolitan TAFE.
She says her training was life changing, and she's loving working in this field.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.