ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION TRINITY RIVER EAST CAMPUS TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT
AGENDA FOR ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION 1. Introduction & Requirements for Patient Safety and Welfare 2. Application Period/Seats/Costs 3. Competitiveness/Stats/Selection Notification 4. Eligibility and Prerequisite Courses 5. Length of Program/Curriculum 6. FAQ
INTRODUCTION TO ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. in Anesthesia Technology Introduction The Tarrant County College AAS degree in Anesthesia Technology teaches students how to facilitate patient safety during all procedures that require a patient be anesthetized in various hospital/clinical settings Career Opportunities Anesthesia Technology employment is expected to grow faster than average and has a very high demand in the DFW area. Being a new program, data are not available to predict its future. Most technologists work in hospitals but are also in demand at surgery centers and some outpatient facilities that require anesthesia. Program Content Studies combine on-campus anesthesia technology courses with actual clinical experience at a hospital/clinic. In addition, studies cover areas such as: • Physical Principles of Anesthesia care • Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Procedures • Anesthesia Equipment and Methodology • Anesthesia Safety and Patient Care The 2-year AAS has applied for program accreditation with the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians/ CAAHEP. Graduates are eligible to take the ASATT Exam to become a certified Anesthesia Technologist. The Advancement Program is designed for the certified anesthesia technician who requires additional knowledge and skills in clinical practice in order to meet the established standards of practice of a certified anesthesia technologist .TBD Starting Salaries The ASATT states the average starting salary for a technologist in the United States between $36,000 to $55,000/year depending on the setting of employment. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM? https://www.tccd.edu/academics/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/anesthesia-technology/
PATIENT SAFETY AND WELFARE ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: • Visual Acuity (with corrective lenses, if needed) to identify cyanosis, absence of respiratory movement in patients, adverse skin reactions to treatments, read physicians orders, read very fine print on medication containers, and visualize displays on monitors and other equipment. • Hearing ability (with auditory aids, if needed) to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker’s face; hear and monitor alarms, emergency signals, equipment timers and alarms; etc. • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, transfer patients and objects of 50 pounds or more, push patients and pieces of equipment from room to room and/or maneuver in limited spaces. Health insurance is also required at one or more clinical sites. • The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form by speaking clearly and succinctly when communicating with medical staff and when describing patient conditions/reactions and implementing health techniques. Sufficient manual dexterity to use aseptic and sterile technique, prepare needles, syringes, medications, and equipment. • The ability to function safely under stressful situations involving patient care; to adapt to the ever- changing environment inherent in clinical situations involving patient care, and to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
APPLICATION PERIOD February 1st – June 30th For Fall Admission Online Application (Print and Fill Out) You can bring the application to an advisor for review OR Mail it in: Attention: ANES Application 245 E Belknap Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SEATS, COSTS, AND AVERAGE SALARY INFO How many seats per Program Cost application period? AAS: 6,000 dollars The TCCD Anesthesia Technology program This includes books, tuition and currently accepts UP TO 20 other miscellaneous costs. students per application period. Those selected will This is the first program to be begin classes in the Fall offered in the state of Texas!!! semester. On average, the program has about 50-100 students apply in a single application period
SELECTION NOTIFICATION: CANDIDATES AND SELECTION INTO PROGRAM When Will I Be Notified? It is important to remember that selection is based on how each 3 to 4 Weeks after the application applicant compares with others in deadline, the top 30 candidates are the applicant pool for this program. invited to a mandatory information meeting. Applicants with higher GPA’s Selection Into Program earned in their AAS will be the most competitive. Acceptance Notifications are sent to selected applicants within 10 The selection committee notifies all days after the information meeting. candidates by mail of their admission status (accepted, Alternates alternate, not accepted or The remaining applicants within the incomplete). It is the reponsibility of Top 20 (that attended the the applicant to make sure the information session) are correct mailing address has been designated as alternates. provided.
ELIGIBILITY TSI Requirements Transcript Evaluation Must have a TCCD ID Number • Meet TCCD’s Texas • ALL official transcripts from a college • To be eligible to apply for Success Initiative (TSI) or university other than TCCD, must requirements. For be received and evaluated by TCCD the ANES program, the additional information on at the time of Application to the student must first be a TSI requirements, Please Anesthesia Technology program. current TCCD student. visit: TSI Requirements This means that the • First, submit your transcripts to the student has a TCCD Transcript Office or your local Registrars office. student ID number and has already applied and been • This process can take up to two accepted to the college. months, please keep this in mind. • Also remember to include an official • Individuals that have not transcript with your application IF your evaluation has not yet been applied to the college may completed follow this link: Apply for Admission to begin the process.
ELIGIBILITY CONTINUED Immunizations/Screenings Other Requirements • Please be aware that the TAC (Texas • Once accepted into the Administrative Code) and DFW program, you will be Hospital Council Standards require required to complete a that all students in health-related drug screen, keep CPR programs complete certain current (American Heart immunizations. These MUST be Association certified BLS submitted with your application. They for Healthcare Providers), are currently as follows: and a criminal background check. If you have any ✓ HEPATITIS A&B criminal charges, you ✓ MMR need to email me to ✓ TDAP discuss what you must do ✓ Varicella in order to find out ✓ Influenza whether or not you can ✓ TB Skin Test apply for the program. Felony, Assault, Domestic Violence and Drug *Some of these immunizations take Charges automatically bar up to 6 months to complete (Hep A & you from eligibility. • You will also need to B), it is best to get started NOW, or you can’t apply for the program. renew your TB annually and Flu seasonally.
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS ALL ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY COURSES MUST BE PASSED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF C(75%): • The below requirements, degrees, and certifications must be completed and/or current from the time of deadline. There are absolutely NO exceptions. ➢ Have the TSI Requirements satisfied ➢ Must have a TCCD student number ➢ Have the completed Anesthesia Technology Program Application in before deadline ➢ Completed HESI A2 • Prerequisite Courses The following science courses must be completed prior to applying for admission into the Anesthesia Technology Program: BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) + BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture + Lab) + CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab, Allied Health Emphasis) + ENGL 1301 - Composition I + PSYC 2301 - General Psychology + Please note that the immunizations and all TSI Requirements must be completed prior to application
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SCHEDULE/LENGTH Course & Clinical Hours Program courses usually (not always) meet weekday(s) evenings between 5pm and 8pm, as well as some Saturdays between 8am and 12pm. Clinical hours are based on clinical site availability, but typically will be weekdays anytime between 7am and 9pm. This is a Full-Time Program Students must be able to commit to class times, as they are the only ones available per semester. This is a fulltime commitment and arrangements should be made that allow a student's full attention to the studies/practice of this program. Clinical hours will be set up for 3 days per week, 8 hours per day, for each of the semesters. Clinical schedules are arranged by the program director.
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Coursework in the First Semester HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology ANES 1371 - Principles of Anesthesia Technology ANES 1372 - Introduction to Anesthesia Technology PSYC 2314 - Life Span Growth and Development Coursework in the Second Semester ANES 1370 - Anesthesia (Basic) Pharmacology ANES 1373 - Anesthesia Technology Fundamentals I ANES 1474 - Anesthesia Technology Instrumentation I
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