Anesthesia Technology 
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Program code: 10-541-1

This page was last updated in October 2006.

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. For additional career information, visit www.ASATT.org.

Career Preparation and Expected 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

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
• One year of high school level or one semester of college level of the following: algebra, biology and chemistry or physics.
• Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
• Documentation of proper immunizations
• Documentation that the Essential Job Functions have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students will be fully informed of physical abilities (technical standards) expected of an anesthesia technologist at the time of application.
• Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law.
• A Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is a prerequisite for entry into the summer clinical course (ANTECH-120).

Future Opportunities — Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) certification examination, to become a Certified Anesthesia Technician (CerAT).

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Anesthesia Technician
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Anesthesia Technician Supervisor

Related Programs:

Cardiovascular Technology
Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing
Surgical Technology

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2007-2008.

TOTAL CREDITS: 67

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

(M) = Summer
‡ Prerequisite Required.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses if course prerequisites have been met.

For information about specific courses, visit MATC Course Descriptions.

For times and locations of classes or to register online, visit INFOnline.