Anaesthetic Technician (WA)

Education and Training:

You can work as a trainee anaesthetic technician without formal qualifications, but you must be undertaking a recognised training program and have relevant clinical experience. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications.

Entry to the diploma course usually requires you to gain your WACE at Stages 2 and 3 with 2000 hours of clinical experience in a related field, and current employment in the relevant area of a hospital or medical clinic for 20 hours per week or more. Most anaesthetic technicians enter this occupation through related careers as medical technicians, nurses and other types of health care professionals.

Diploma Courses:

Integrated Care Management - Distance Education:

Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia)

Additional Information:

Voluntary registration and membership may be available for the Australasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers upon graduation.

Related Courses:

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Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology

Employment Opportunities:

Anaesthetic technicians are employed primarily in large public and private hospitals. Opportunities also exist in smaller hospitals and medical clinics.