Anesthesia Technology – Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement
Anesthesia Technology – Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement
This program prepares students to become a Certified Anesthesia Technologist in the preparation necessary to become an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. The program emphasizes the fundamental and advanced clinical procedures to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary anesthesia care team in the development of an anesthesia plan of care for patients in areas to which they are assigned.
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Assist the anesthesia provider in a variety of current anesthesia techniques and use of equipment for providing anesthesia.
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Provide support for anesthesia services to all patients and types of anesthesia, including trauma and emergency cases.
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Maintain vigilance and patient safety throughout the peri anesthetic continuum by actively protecting patients from iatrogenic complications, and utilize appropriate precautions in infection control.
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Conducts comprehensive anesthesia related equipment checks as needed, and initiates appropriate responses when confronted with malfunctions.
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Use critical thinking skills in assisting the anesthesia provider with patients of all types, ages, and physical conditions for a variety of surgical and medically related procedures.
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Set up and calibrate non-invasive and invasive monitoring equipment and understand data obtained from these modalities.
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In collaboration with the anesthesia provider, recognize and appropriately respond to anesthetic complications that occur during the perioperative period.
| Required Courses (30 units) | Units | |
| HCA-1 | Professional Aspects of Anesthesia Technology | 3 |
| HCA-2 | Basic Principles of Anesthesia Technology | 4 |
| HCA-3 | Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Technology | 4 |
| HCA-4 | Anesthesia Technology Pharmacology | 3 |
| HCA-5 | Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience I | 5 |
| HCA-6 |
Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience II
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5 |
| HCA-7 | Anesthesia Technology Case Study Development and Program Review | 3 |
| NNA-79 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
Associate of Science Degree
Program Information
- Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply.
- Applicants must have an RCC application on file and be eligible to attend RCC to be considered for admission.
- Valid United States social security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) (required for clinical facilities).
- Valid Government issued picture ID (driver’s license, identification card, passport, military ID).
- Valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.
- Clear criminal background, including Live Scan fingerprints, drug and health clearance at the time of program acceptance.
- Completed physical exam and immunizations by designated date on pre-program checklist.
1. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend an Anesthesia Technology Information Session prior to submitting an application.
Anesthesia Technology Information Workshops
The workshops will discuss eligibility criteria relevant to the application process. These workshops are open to the public; you do not have to be enrolled at RCC to attend. If you have a disability requiring accommodation, please call 951-222-8407 at least one week before the event date to ensure accommodation. Times and dates are subject to change; check back for updates.
| Fall 2026 Dates | |
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| Wednesday, September 9 | 1 - 2:30 pm |
| Friday, October 2 | 10 am - Noon |
| Monday, November 2 | Noon - 1:30 pm |
| Wednesday, December 9 | 4:30 - 6 pm |
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Meeting ID: 893 6870 9171
Passcode: 409640
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2. The application will be posted under Application Filing Dates during open application period. The application will be available the 1st business day of January to the 1st business day of February.
3. The applicant completes application online and submits online. Once the application is submitted, the applicant will be notified of receipt.
4. Once the application is received, the Program Specialist, Nursing will verify completion of the application and ensure eligibility requirements have been met.
5. Applications are not considered complete until all information (official transcripts and supporting documents) are provided before the end of the Application Filing period.
The application will be available the 1st business day of January to the 1st business day of February for the Summer term.
18-20 students will be accepted for the program and 4-5 alternates.
Available enrollment spaces are selected by rank order (highest points) based on the admission scoring criteria (see program information sheet for more information). RCC reserves the right to designate a certain number of spaces for contract agreements and/or meet requirements of grant-designated outcomes.
If an applicant is not offered a space in the program, a new application is necessary for the following application cycle. The Anesthesia Technology program has no waitlist.
A confirmation email will be sent to your RCCD student email upon submission of your application.
Notification of Acceptance/Alternate/Denial – Anesthesia Technology program applicants will be notified of their status 4-6 weeks after the close of the application.
If accepted into the program, a pre-program checklist will be emailed to the applicant which contains information regarding setting up a Complio account (health records, vaccine verification, CPR card, etc.) along with other important information. Applicants who are accepted into the program must attend a mandatory program orientation on a specified day.
If you were not accepted in your desired program, schedule an appointment with a counselor to learn how to improve your chances in the future.
For information regarding the program requirements, admission scoring criteria, and program costs, please see the Anesthesia Technology Program Information Sheet.
The Anesthesia Technology Program at Riverside City College has been awarded full initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) through 2030.
RCC Anesthesia Technology Program Outcomes
| Class Of | Graduation Pass Rate % | NCE Pass Rate % | Employment Rate % |
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| 2025 | 100% | 82% | 80% |
| 2026 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2028 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2029 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2030 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
