Anesthesia Technologist

The Anesthesia Technologist, A.A.S. program at Houston City College use a selective admissions process and requires an additional application beyond applying. Enrollment is limited, and not all qualified applicants may be offered placement. Please review the admission dates below carefully to ensure you complete all required steps by the required deadlines.

When the number of eligible applications exceeds program seat availability, selective criteria are used to determine which applicants are offered admission. Selective criteria are awarded based on the following:

• 100% may be awarded based on the health program academic criteria (grades earned from pre-entry form required and recommended courses, and general education requirements).

General Requirements

• Cumulative GPA:  2.0 or above

Prerequisite Courses

Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or better in the following courses: 

Highly Recommended Courses

Recommended courses are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to be taken in advance but are not required for the application. These courses will give you additional points on your application score. Completion of the following courses is suggested for success in required courses:

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Upon graduation, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate entry level competencies required to pass the Anesthesia Technology Certification exam.
• Apply the principles of basic and advanced airway management in all phases of the perioperative episode of care. 
• Exhibit accountability of practice with adherence to ethical and legal standards of the Anesthesia Technologist profession. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of anesthesia-related equipment, applying sound rational and technical skills to ensure patient safety and effective care.