Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p><img alt="Icon of a tick within the state map." src="/sites/default/files/uploads/PriorityBase2-01.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: left;" title="This icon represents a WA Priority Occupation skills course. Lower tuition fees apply and employment prospects are higher." /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul><li>Ordering and maintaining essential supplies</li> <li>Setting up workstations and associated equipment</li> <li>Preparing patients for anaesthesia</li> <li>Monitoring patients during and after anaesthesia</li> <li>Being prepared for unexpected events and allergic reactions where you will need to think and respond and act quickly</li> </ul><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Important</strong></p> <p>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.</p> </div></div></div>

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How to apply <p>Visit our <a href="/node/130594" target="_self">Apply and Enrol </a>page to find out how to apply for<strong> full-time, part-time or online courses.</strong></p> <p><strong>International students </strong>please view your application process <a href="http://tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/application-process" target="_self">here</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1300 300 822 or email: <a href="mailto:enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au">enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au</a></p> <p><em><strong>Please note, fees are subject to change.</strong></em></p>

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Units <p></p><b>Core Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Analyse and respond to client health information</td><td>HLTAAP003</td><td>AVB17</td></tr> <tr><td>Assist with airway management</td><td>HLTANA003</td><td>AVA80</td></tr> <tr><td>Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia</td><td>HLTANA006</td><td>AVA79</td></tr> <tr><td>Communicate and work in health or community services</td><td>CHCCOM005</td><td>AVC29</td></tr> <tr><td>Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures</td><td>HLTINF001</td><td>AVA32</td></tr> <tr><td>Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately</td><td>BSBMED301</td><td>AUK35</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables</td><td>HLTANA005</td><td>AVA78</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain work health and safety</td><td>HLTWHS003</td><td>WG740</td></tr> <tr><td>Monitor clients during anaesthesia</td><td>HLTANA002</td><td>AVA82</td></tr> <tr><td>Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment</td><td>HLTANA007</td><td>AVA77</td></tr> <tr><td>Prepare clients for anaesthesia</td><td>HLTANA001</td><td>AVA83</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation</td><td>HLTAID001</td><td>WG730</td></tr> <tr><td>Reflect on and improve own professional practice</td><td>CHCPRP003</td><td>AVB48</td></tr> <tr><td>Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies</td><td>HLTANA004</td><td>AVA81</td></tr> <tr><td>Work with diverse people</td><td>CHCDIV001</td><td>AVC09</td></tr> </table><b>Elective Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Confirm physical health status</td><td>HLTAAP002</td><td>AVB18</td></tr> <tr><td>Manage personal stressors in the work environment</td><td>HLTWHS006</td><td>AUZ56</td></tr> </table>

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