Anesthesia Technology
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 2-year program (60 semester credit hours)
- Job opportunities: Careers
- Full program is offered at: Trinity River Campus East
Details
Program Options
Degree
Information Sessions
We will post future session dates as soon as they are scheduled.
Attending an information session is an application requirement.
Questions?
Health Care Professions Advising
Advising Resource Hub
817-515-1484
TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Role of the Anesthesia Technologist
Anesthesia technology is a growing allied health profession.
Anesthesia technologists assist anesthesia providers in the safe and efficient care of patients receiving anesthesia. Working under the direction of the anesthesia provider, anesthesia technologists are skilled in acquiring, preparing, and applying the equipment required to deliver anesthesia care.
Technologists are trained to anticipate the needs of both the patient and the provider, according to the surgical requirements, procedure, or circumstance.
Anesthesia technologists must be able to:
- Work effectively with patients and health professionals
- Operate sophisticated computer equipment
- Observe patient protection measures
- Provide only the best in patient care
Details
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.
Contact
Trinity River Campus
Program Director
Patrick Dupont
817-515-2395
patrick.dupont@tccd.edu
Health Care Professions Advising
Advising Resource Hub
TRCF 2101A
817-515-1484
TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Updated July 15, 2019