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About the course
This diploma prepares you to work as an anaesthetic technician in the health sector. You’ll develop specialised skills to support an anaesthetist, including preparing clients for anaesthesia, checking and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, preparing medications, monitoring clinical measurements, assisting with airway management, and responding to anaesthetic emergencies. Training is delivered with guidance from experienced health industry professionals in a Diploma-level health discipline.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting anaesthetists and theatre teams in hospitals and other clinical settings where anaesthesia is delivered. Typical work involves preparing and maintaining anaesthetic machines and equipment, assisting with airway management and patient monitoring, and helping manage anaesthetic emergencies under supervision. This Diploma supports entry into anaesthetic technology roles within the broader health services sector. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
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