Anesthesia Assistant

Ensuring the safety of patients under anesthesia

Anesthesia assistants play an important role in the healthcare team, helping the operating room run efficiently, and contributing to a positive outcome of surgical procedures.

Using expert knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time sensitive situations, the anesthesia assistants works under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists (specialist physicians) to help ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia.

Accredited post-graduate anesthesia assistant program

• Develop, implement, and evaluate anesthesia care plans
• Ensure accurate and complete records of care provided
• Assist in the preparation of the anesthesia workspace, including equipment setup
• Administer and monitor medical interventions and equipment
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs
• Administer life-saving measure...