Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice - HLT57921
TAFE Queensland Brisbane
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03020E
This qualification reflects the role of an anaesthetic technician who works in consultation with, and under the direction of, anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 360 hours of work related to anaesthetic technology in a clinical workplace environment as detailed in the relevant assessment requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.The volume of learning of a Diploma is typically 1-2 years.
Subjects
- Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables
- Use online tools for learning
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Work with diverse people
- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- Analyse and respond to client health information
- Confirm physical health status
- Prepare patients for anaesthesia
- Analyse and present research information
- Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies
- Monitor patients during anaesthesia
- Maintain work health and safety
- Provide First Aid
- Assist with airway management
- Work legally and ethically
- Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment
- Use medical terminology in health care
- Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| South Bank (Brisbane) | No |
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