Bachelor of Vocation in Anaesthesia Technician

By NCTA Duration: 3 Years Code: B-VOC-220

Overview:

Bachelor of Vocation in Anaesthesia Technician is a course of 3 years offered by many universities across India, which comes under the  6 semester system. With a brief to equip students with the fundamental skills and understanding of an anaesthesia technician. The curriculum covers a wide variety of subjects, from how to operate an anaesthesia machine all the way up to scrubbing in for live cases and assisting with administering anaesthesia during surgery. The program provides students with practical experience in the tools and procedures they will use to work across a range of jobs within health care.

Anaesthesia technicians are part of the anesthesiology team and work in hospitals, surgery centers, or other health care settings, helping with equipment preparation before procedures under anaesthesia and operating machinery during medical or nursing observation using simple tools. checking on write-ups like BP cuffs, stethoscopes, etc. maintaining cleanliness; doing preventive maintenance before and after each surgery so that ensuring not just safety but health as well following post-op infection control. Other key topics covered in the competency-based curriculum are puncture of anaesthesia apparatus, ventilatory management, monitoring patients, and pharmacotherapy practices. For treating emergencies Students also gain practical experience in the ongoing technologies related to anaesthesia equipment and an opportunity for a satisfied career.

Upon graduation, graduates will also be eligible to work in this capacity as anaesthesia technologists and anesthesiology technicians or techs for a variety of healthcare settings that deliver safe and efficient complex care for our non-surgical patients using advanced approach management techniques.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 7
 

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Vocation in Anaesthesia Technician course designs its curriculum that includes theory and a practical approach to the subjects. The core subjects include:

  1. Basics of Anesthesia Technology
  2. Anatomy and Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia
  3. Operation and Maintenance of Anaesthesia Equipment
  4. Pharmacological Principles for Anaesthesia Technicians
  5. Patient Monitoring and Vital Signs Assessment
  6. Operating room preparation
  7. Anaesthetic Procedure Assistance
  8. Airway Management Techniques
  9. Emergency Response and Resuscitation Protocols
  10. Clinical Experience and Practical Training

 

Career Opportunities

Anaesthesia technician graduates can seek various healthcare jobs, including:

  • Anaesthesia Technician
  • Operating Room Technician
  • Critical Care Technician
  • Anaesthesia Equipment Technician
  • Surgical Assistant
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Recovery Room Technician
  • Anaesthesia Technologist
  • Clinical Support Specialist
  • Employment Sectors
     

Employment Sectors
Anaesthesia technicians with this qualification can apply to different healthcare sectors. This may include the following:

  • Hospitals and surgical centers
  • Critical Care Units
  • Emergency Rooms
  • Outpatient Surgery Centers
  • Dental and Oral Surgery Clinics
  • Anesthesia Equipment Manufacturers
  • Medical Colleges and Training Institutes
  • Private Anesthesia Practices
  • Research facilities in anaesthesia technology
  • Military Medical Services
     

With a Bachelor of Vocation in Anaesthesia Technician, the average starting salary can lie anywhere between Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 depending on the nature of the job and the health facility. The course certainly lays a good foundation for an incumbent to pursue a fruitful career in anaesthesia technology and provide various opportunities for better growth and specialisation.


 

Course Features


Course Code B-VOC-220
Duration 3 Years
Category Bachelor of Vocation in Anaesthesia Technician
Eligibility 10+2 from recognized board
Fees 26000x3=78000

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