Why Anesthesia Technology?
Anesthesia technicians are vital members of the anesthesia care team. They assist with the preparation of equipment and medication required for the delivery of anesthesia care to patients who are in chronic pain or undergoing surgery.
Students enrolled in this associate degree program are prepared for entry-level work under the supervision of an anesthesia provider in a variety of clinical settings that include hospital operating rooms; interventional and diagnostic radiology, labor and delivery units; intensive care units; emergency rooms; outpatient procedure suites; and ambulatory surgery centers.
Application to Apply to the Anesthesia Technologist Program is Now Open!
Accreditation
The Anesthesia Technologist program is an American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians (ASATT) approved program and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Middle States Accreditation
In addition to the accreditation by ACEN, CCAC's Anesthesia Technologist program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Last Reaffirmation: 2018
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2025–2026
For more information, visit CCAC's institutional page.
Middle States Action Letter June 2017
Anesthesia Technologist, A.S. (462.2)
This program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of an anesthesia provider and as a vital member of the anesthesia care team. The anesthesia technologist assists with the preparation of various types of equipment and pharmacology required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
ANE Class Formats
*Due to laboratory and clinical components, this program is NOT an online-only option.
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Admission To Anesthesia Technology
Each Allied Health program at CCAC has specific admissions requirements and career accreditation.
For Anesthesia Technology, there are specific course requirements and academic thresholds that must be met before a potential applicant can be considered for the program.
Enrollment in this program is limited by availability of clinical sites and other factors. Students must make a separate application to this program. Admission to the college and completion of any developmental level courses are required.
The program begins during the spring term each academic year, and applications are due on a rolling basis until full.
Anesthesia Technologist Program Outcomes
| Cohort | Enrolled | Graduated | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 11 | 9 | 90% |
| 2021–22 | 14 | 7 | 50%* |
| 2020–21 | 13 | 9 | 76.92% |
| 2021–2023 3 Year Retention Average = 72.3% *Includes two behavioral misconduct dismissals |
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| Cohort | NCE Pass 1st Attempt | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 0 attempts | N/A |
| 2021–22 | 0 attempts | N/A |
| 2020–21 | 1 attempt | 100% |
| 2021–2023 3 Year Retention Average = 100% ** This data should be interpreted with caution, due to the limited number of students taking the exam — certification is not required most employers in our region. |
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| Cohort | Graduated | Employed | Military/School Enrollment | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 2021–22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 2020–21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 2021–2023 3 Year Placement Average = 100% | ||||
Contact Information
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Wendi Slusser
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Assistant Professor and Program Director, Anesthesia Technologist Program - 724.325.6854
- wslusser@ccac.edu
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595 Beatty Road
Office N-306B
Monroeville, PA 15146 -
https://calendly.com/ccac-wslusser
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