Anesthesia Technology, AAS

Prerequisites

The following science courses must be completed prior to applying for admission into the Anesthesia Technology Program.

• BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) +
• BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture + Lab) +
• CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab, Allied Health Emphasis) +
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I +
• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology +

Program Requirements

Total Degree Hours: 60

Selective Admission Criteria:

All applicants to the Anesthesia Technology Program are required to attend an information session before the application deadline.

Application Criteria:

• Students must be TSI compliant
• Hold a TCCD Student Colleague Number
• Must meet with the CTE advisor
• Currently have Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Successfully Complete the HESI A2 Entrance Exam minimum score of 70 in each section
• IELTS 6.5 minimum score or TOEFL iBT test 83 minimum score for ESL students

Prior to application, students with international college credits must contact International Admissions 817-515-1570 to verify those courses that will transfer to TCCD.

Once admitted to the program students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” (75%) in all courses found within the degree plan.

Students who are selected for admission must perform and pass a drug screening and criminal background check, both of which must report negative in order to remain in the program.

Required immunizations must be completed prior to the beginning of classes. For additional information refer to the TCC website.

After satisfactory completion of the above curriculum, the student is eligible to take the national examination to become certified as a Certified Anesthesia Technologist with the ASATT.

The Tarrant County College Anesthesia Technology program is applying for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763.