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HLT57915 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
National ID: HLT57915 | State ID: AWM7
This qualification will equip you to work alongside an anaesthetist undertaking the work tasks required of an anaesthetic technician. This includes preparing patients for anaesthesia and then monitoring them during and after surgery.
You are likely to be exposed to a wide range of surgeries with differing needs as well as to unexpected occurrences and allergic reactions requiring you to respond quickly. You'll be equipped to assist in every step of anaesthetic procedures including:
- Ordering and maintaining essential supplies
- Setting up workstations and associated equipment
- Preparing patients for anaesthesia
- Monitoring patients during and after anaesthesia
- Being prepared for unexpected events and allergic reactions where you will need to think and respond and act quickly
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, be able to work closely with other members of the team, take direction and show initiative and problem solving skills.
Please note that prior to enrolment you will need to undertake a pre-entry assessment, to ensure you have an appropriate numeracy and literacy background.
The Diploma course is a very practical, hands-on course, delivered in a face to face classroom format as well as in the simulated anaesthetic technology laboratory. The course is delivered over 2 years and includes a full time clinical placement in a hospital or clinic, organised by North Metropolitan TAFE.
Important
North Metropolitan TAFE has recently undertaken extensive industry consultation with hospitals in the metropolitan area to ensure our training was meeting the needs of the industry. Anaesthetic technicians play a critical role in supporting the anaesthetist and the role requires a wide range of complex skills and extensive knowledge to perform safely and effectively in the workplace. Following this consultation, the duration of the qualification was extended to 2 years.
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You could start on your career as an anaesthetic technician or anaesthetic paramedical officer once you have completed this Diploma or continue with further studies in health, paramedical or biomedical sciences at university.
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Course Overview
Where |
Mount Lawley |
Duration | Two years (4 semesters) full-time |
How | Full-Time |
When | Was available Semester 1, 2018 Available Semester 2, 2018 |
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core Units
Elective Units
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Analyse and respond to client health information | HLTAAP003 | AVB17 |
Assist with airway management | HLTANA003 | AVA80 |
Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia | HLTANA006 | AVA79 |
Communicate and work in health or community services | CHCCOM005 | AVC29 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | HLTINF001 | AVA32 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | BSBMED301 | AUK35 |
Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables | HLTANA005 | AVA78 |
Maintain work health and safety | HLTWHS003 | WG740 |
Monitor clients during anaesthesia | HLTANA002 | AVA82 |
Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment | HLTANA007 | AVA77 |
Prepare clients for anaesthesia | HLTANA001 | AVA83 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | HLTAID001 | WG730 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice | CHCPRP003 | AVB48 |
Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies | HLTANA004 | AVA81 |
Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | AVC09 |
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Confirm physical health status | HLTAAP002 | AVB18 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment | HLTWHS006 | AUZ56 |
How to apply
Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
International students please view your application process here.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1300 300 822 or email: enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Please note, fees are subject to change.
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Page last updated February 15, 2019