Why Anesthesia Technology?

Anesthesia technicians are vital members of the anesthesia care team. They assist with the preparation of equipment and medication required for the delivery of anesthesia care to patients who are in chronic pain or undergoing surgery.

Students enrolled in this associate degree program are prepared for entry-level work under the supervision of an anesthesia provider in a variety of clinical settings that include hospital operating rooms, interventional and diagnostic radiology, labor and delivery units, intensive care units, emergency rooms, outpatient procedure suites and ambulatory surgery centers. 

 

The Application is Currently Closed

The Anesthesia Technologist program is now full. The application for this program will reopen July 1, 2024 for Spring 2025. Before applying, be sure to apply to CCAC through the general application below. If you have any questions, please email alliedhealthinfo@ccac.edu.

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Accreditation

The Anesthesia Technologist program is an American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians (ASATT) approved program and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 

 

Middle States Accreditation

In addition to the accreditation by ACEN, CCAC's Anesthesia Technologist program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Last Reaffirmation: 2018
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2025-2026

For more information, visit CCAC's institutional page.

Middle States Action Letter June 2017

Middle States Action Letter June 2018

Middle States Action Letter June 2019

Anesthesia Technologist, A.S. (462.2)

This program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of an anesthesia provider and as a vital member of the anesthesia care team. The anesthesia technologist assists with the preparation of various types of equipment and pharmacology required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

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ANE Class Formats

Remote Learning

Lecture courses meet through Zoom for live instruction*

 

In-person

Courses meet face-to-face at Boyce Campus or Clinical Affiliate.

 


*Due to laboratory and clinical components, this program is NOT an online only option

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Admission To Anesthesia Technology

Each Allied Health program at CCAC has specific admissions requirements and career accreditation.

For Anesthesia Technology, there are specific course requirements and academic thresholds that must be met before a potential applicant can be considered for the program.

Enrollment in this program is limited by availability of clinical sites and other factors. Students must make a separate application to this program. Admission to the college and completion of any developmental level courses are required.

The program begins during the spring term each academic year, and applications are due on a rolling basis until full.

Anesthesia Technologist Program Outcomes

Cohort Enrolled Graduated Retention Rate
2022–23 11 9 90%
2021–22 14 7 50%*
2020–21 13 9 76.92%
2021–2023 3 Year Retention Average = 72.3%
*Includes two behavioral misconduct dismissals

Cohort NCE Pass 1st Attempt Pass Rate
2022–23 0 attempts N/A
2021–22 0 attempts N/A
2020–21 1 attempt 100%
2021–2023 3 Year Retention Average = 100%
** This data should be interpreted with caution, due to the limited number of students taking the exam — certification is not required most employers in our region.

Cohort Graduated Employed Military/School Enrollment Placement Rate
2022–23 9 8 1 100%
2021–22 7 5 2 100%
2020–21 9 8 1 100%
2021–2023 3 Year Placement Average = 100%

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