Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Technology Program at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences (PSMCHS), is designed to prepare Saudi graduate Anesthesia Technology Specialist to provide basic, essential anesthetic care to the community. They work in accredited General Hospitals, Community Hospitals, and Specialty Medical Centers under anesthetists’ supervision.
The teaching method in the AT Departments is consists of a combination of theoretical coursework and practical which is conducted with specimens and manikins in the lab, followed by clinical management of patients in the hospitals.
Vision
Anesthesia Technology Program is committed to be a leading regional program with highest recognition in the field of anesthesia technology’s teaching, learning and clinical competency.
Mission
To graduate Anesthesia Technology Specialists with the necessary clinical competencies through educational and practical training environment according to quality standards, conduct research and serve the community.
Goals
- Provide continuous education and training; to develop scientific and professional aspects to meet the needs of the society.
- Graduate a clinically competent Anesthesia Technology Specialist.
- Upgrade the anesthesia technology curriculum to builds the students educational and career goals in a success-oriented learning environment.
- Recruit and retain qualified outstanding faculty members to contribute to the profession development process.
- Promote anesthesia technology research activities based on solving community health problems, clinical and academic needs.
- Emphasize and expand the application and integration of community services.
About the program
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Student’s HandBook
Program overview:
Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesia Technology
Anesthesia Technology program seeks to graduate Anesthesia Technology Specialist to work as integral members of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist the anesthetists with patient assessment, preparation, and application of various equipment and supplies required for the delivery of anesthesia care. This might be performed in a variety of clinical settings including the operating room, interventional and diagnostic radiology, post-anesthesia care unit, cardiac catheterization lab, and endoscopic suites.
Job description of the graduate: Anesthesia technology specialist
Language: English
Years of study: 5 years (Including Internship)
Credit Hours: 141
Gender: Male & Female
Anesthesia Technology program seeks to graduate Anesthesia Technology Specialist to work as integral members of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist the anesthetists with patient assessment, preparation, and application of various equipment and supplies required for the delivery of anesthesia care. This might be performed in a variety of clinical settings including the operating room, interventional and diagnostic radiology, post-anesthesia care unit, cardiac catheterization lab, and endoscopic suites.
Degree: BSc (Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesia Technology)
Language: English
Years of study: 5 years (Including Internship)
Credit Hours: 141
Gender: Male & Female
- Completed the First Year Program.
Bachelor of Anesthesia Technology program: five years (one year of preparatory – three years of specialization – one year of Internship )
Knowledge:
- Demonstrate the knowledge of the basic medical science essentially required to anesthesia technology practice.
- Acquire sufficient knowledge of anesthesia principles in a variety of surgical and medical related procedures
Skills:
- Practice effectively the skills needed in anesthesia technology field for patient/OR preparation.
- Communicate with patients, families, the public, and other healthcare professionals for collaborative anesthesia care.
- Manipulate Anesthesia equipment and devices used for the different surgical/medical procedures
- Use numerical and updated information technology for calculating drug doses, fluid/solutions in addressing proper anesthesia management.
- Integrate principles of anesthesia using critical thinking, analytical problem solving and decision-making skills to develop effective anesthesia management plans.
- Conduct evidence-based anesthesia research projects derived from community health needs and projection of feasible solutions.
Values:
- Demonstrate commitment to professionalism considering the ethical, legal, and quality standards of anesthesia technology profession.
- Promote effective team efforts for patient centered care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Anesthesia Technology Graduate Attributes:
•GA 1: Lifelong learners
Equipped with deep discipline knowledge that will contribute to an ongoing professional development, as well as personal growth and enhancement.
GA 2: Critical thinking and problem solving
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in providing patients’ centered care.
• GA 3: Communication and social skills
Communicate clearly and work effectively on a team.
• GA 4: Competency
Apply related knowledge and clinical competencies in providing patient centered healthcare.
• GA 5: Serving community
Engage with individuals and communities in evidence- based research projects to reduce health inequities and promote social justice.
Program overview:
Anesthesia Technology Bridging Program
Anesthesia technology Bridging program seeks to open up new educational opportunities, offer higher training, which will contribute to reduce the delay of specialized surgery, due to the lack of skilled, competent staff in the anesthesia department by the successful placement of the graduates.
Job description of the graduate: Anesthesia technology specialist
Language: English
Years of study: 2 years +6 months of Internship (Including Internship)
Credit Hours: 71
Gender: Male
- Completed the First Year Program.
Anesthesia Technology Bridge Program: Two years (plus six months internship)
