2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Anesthesia Technology
Career Cluster:	Health Sciences

AS	
CIP Number	1351999901	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	71 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Health Sciences career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to introduction to anesthesia technology, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, methods of patient care, human structure and function, chemistry,  principles of anesthesiology, complex anesthesia equipment, categories of anesthesia and adjunct medication, function of advance equipment used in cardiac, neurological and trauma surgical procedures, provide technical support during perioperative procedures, the ability to maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies, assist the anesthesia professional as requested,  introduction to quality assurance, introduction to computer literacy, and clinical education.  The curriculum includes a plan for well‑structured competency based clinical education.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 71 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 

In addition, students will complete the objectives for Anesthesia Technician/ Technologist

12.0	Describe the role and responsibilities of an Anesthesia Technician/ Technologists.
13.0	Discuss the basic principles for Anesthesia Technology
14.0	Understand the functions of the advanced anesthesia equipment appropriate for surgical procedures and differentiate between the various types of more complex anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.
15.0	Understand the various categories of anesthesia and adjunct medications, including proper use and storage.
16.0	Discuss the preparation of complex equipment used in pediatric, obstetrical, and outpatient anesthesia and discuss the role of anesthesia technologist in the care of pediatric, obstetrical, and ambulatory surgical patient.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge in the function and use of advanced equipment used in cardiac, neurological, and trauma surgical procedures.
18.0	Demonstrate the ability to maintain and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions.
19.0	Provide perioperative technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of patient care.
20.0	Assist the anesthesia professional staff as requested.
21.0	Participate in system to support and continually improve the quality of anesthesia services provided to patients and their families, fellow employees, physicians and other customers.
22.0	Promotes and maintains positive relationships with all contact.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Anesthesia Technology 
CIP Number:		1351999901 
Program Length:	71 Credit Hours
SOC Code(s):		29-107101/Anesthesiologist Assistants

Standards 1-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and are required standards in this program. Secondary and Postsecondary students completing the health science core will not have to repeat the core in any other health science program in which it is a part.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training. 
 
To ensure consistency whenever these courses are offered, the health science core standards (1-11) have been placed in a separate document. You can access the course standards and benchmarks by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_psav_cc_1718.rtf 

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C. At the completion of this program, the student will be able to	
12.0	Describe the role and responsibilities of an Anesthesia Technician/Technologist – the student will be able to:	
12.01	Apply concepts and principle of the function and job performance of the anesthesia technologists.	
12.02	Compare professional anesthesiology roles including the scope of practice and function of each anesthesia care provider.	
12.03	Apply Anesthesiology process and critical thinking to the care of the surgical patient at the foundational level.	
12.04	Develop individualized anesthesia care plan at the foundation level.	
12.05	Discuss safe, effective support of the anesthesia provider, in the care of the surgical patient.	
12.06	Discuss the three levels of practice for an anesthesia technician/technologist and qualifications and scope of practice for each.	
12.07	Explain the role of the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologist (ASSATT) and it function.	
13.0	Demonstrate the basic principles for anesthesia technology–the student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain the techniques used for basic anesthesia set-up, and daily anesthesia machine check.	
13.02	Demonstrate the appropriate skills for preparation and set up of anesthesia equipment for surgical cases.	
13.03	Discuss how to prepare anesthesia equipment for proper disposal, cleaning, and sterilization requirements.	
13.04	Apply aseptic techniques in preparing equipment and supplies.	
13.05	Describe the process stocking, ordering and maintaining routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.	
13.06	Discuss non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities used in patient care.	
13.07	Discuss the basic concepts of ventilation.	
13.08	Discuss what regulatory body is responsible for regulating medical gas cylinders and containers in the US.	
13.09	Explain what filling density means.	
13.10	Discuss the delivery methods of anesthetic agents.	
13.11	Evaluate the techniques and procedures used for regional anesthesia.	
13.12	Explain the role of the anesthesia assistant in positioning of patients.	
14.0	Understand the functions of the advanced anesthesia equipment appropriate for surgical procedures and differentiate between the various types of more complex anesthesia equipment and instrumentation- the student will be able to	
14.01	Demonstrate the ability to prepare equipment for a variety of surgical cases and procedures in anesthesia.	
14.02	Describe the various patient anatomical positions for surgical cases.	
14.03	Applies critical thinking skills in assisting the anesthesia provider with patients of all types, ages and physical condition for a variety of surgical and medically related procedures.	
14.04	Discuss the various types of anesthesia.	
14.05	Discuss the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines determining anesthesia machine obsolescence.	
14.06	Explain regulatory compliance requirements for adherence to policies regarding anesthesia equipment.	
14.07	Differentiate between the various types of more complex anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.	
14.08	Explain hemodynamic monitoring equipment, function, application, and troubleshooting.	
14.09	Discuss medication delivery system.	
14.10	Describe patient warming and cooling devices.	
14.11	Discuss how to properly set up the malignant hyperthermia cart.	
14.12	Describe how to prepare a preparation of the peripheral nerve block equipment cart.	
14.13	Identify what problems may occur with portable laboratory equipment and emergency equipment.	
14.14	Differentiate between the various types of airway equipment used on the difficult airway cart.	
14.15	Manage resources for the acquisition, preparation and application of warming, airway and ventilatory equipment.	
14.16	Identify and take appropriate action when confronted with anesthetic equipment-related malfunctions and maintains service records.	
15.0	Understand the various categories of anesthesia and adjunct medications, including proper use and storage- the student will be able to	
15.01	Describe safe and effective methods to order, categorize, and store medications in the anesthesia environment.	
15.02	Discuss the use of effective communication skills when interacting with anesthesia providers in assisting with administration of   medications.	
15.03	Differentiate between the various types of intravenous medications.	
15.04	Demonstrate competencies in IV insertion and volume resuscitation.	
15.05	Compare the side effects of various inhalational agents.	
15.06	Differentiate between the various types of intravenous fluids and blood products.	
15.07	Explain the need for proper labeling of anesthetic medications.	
16.0	Discuss the preparation of complex equipment used in pediatric, obstetrical, and outpatient anesthesia and the role of anesthesia technologist in the care of pediatric, obstetrical, and ambulatory surgical patient- the student will be able to	
16.01	Differentiate between the various equipment used in the anesthesia care of the obstetrical, pediatric, and ambulatory surgical    patient.	
16.02	Discuss the physiologic changes during pregnancy that affects the delivery of anesthesia care.	
16.03	Explain placental transfer and fetal exposure to anesthetic drugs.	
16.04	Differentiate between systemic medication, regional, epidural, spinal, and lumbar epidural anesthesia.	
16.05	Explain how to manage high risk deliveries of the following patients: preeclampsia, cesarean section, HIV patients, cocaine abuse.	
16.06	Summarize obstetrical emergency including seizures, hemorrhage, embolism and cardiac arrest.	
16.07	Discuss specific pediatric surgeries including neurosurgery, cardiac, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and dental	
16.08	Explain the equipment considerations for patient from birth through adolescence.	
16.09	Effectively explain the need to maintain temperature balance in children during surgical procedures.	
16.10	Discuss the perioperative evaluation and preparation of a child for surgery.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge in the function and use of advanced equipment used in cardiac, neurological, and trauma surgical procedures – the student will be able to	
17.01	Develop a comprehensive anesthesia plan of care with the anesthesia provider for the complex surgical patient.	
17.02	Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with the anesthesia care provider in preparation of cardiac, neurological, and trauma patients. 	
17.03	Demonstrate the assessment of support needed for anesthesia services for all patients and types of anesthesia, including trauma and emergency cases.	
17.04	Demonstrate the completion of comprehensive and appropriate equipment check.	
17.05	Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to compile and calibrate equipment. 	
17.06	Demonstrate an understanding of data obtained from noninvasive and invasive monitoring modalities.	
17.07	Differentiate between the various types of more complex anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.	
17.08	Compare the various modalities used in peripheral nerve blocks.	
17.09	Explain the relationship of fluid management and the equipment required.	
18.0	Demonstrate the ability to maintain and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions. the student will be able to	
18.01	Organize the inventory of the sterile supplies within their expiration date.	
18.02	Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to complete inventories, orders and maintain departmental supply stock. 	
18.03	Establish and maintain a complete record of all preventative maintenance past and present.	
18.04	Complete and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDS) sheets on hazardous materials and latex allergy items for all supplies under anesthesia cognizance.	
18.05	Organize an inventory of equipment used by the anesthesia department in order to track repairs; loaners and demos. 	
18.06	Conduct any quality controls needed to return such items after repair to service.	
18.07	Organize pharmacy drugs within their expiration date and properly dispose of used or expired drugs.	
18.08	Review and follow the checklist for anesthesia equipment FDA Anesthesia Apparatus Checkout Recommendation (AACR) established by the Committee on Equipment and Facilities and the ASA.	
18.09	Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of anesthesia machines and breathing systems.	
18.10	Discuss equipment related to environmental situations such as temperature control, MRI, operating room fires, and injuries related to sources of ignition.	
18.11	Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment used in the operating room in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines.	
18.12	Complete all quality controls for Point of Care testing devices.	
18.13	Perform cyclic CAP surveys for all machines under the anesthesia department.	
18.14	Manage supporting documentation and quality control documentation.	
18.15	Maintain a list of those who have met the competencies for laboratory testing per the College of American Pathologists.	
19.0	Provide perioperative technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of patient care – the student will be able to: 	
19.01	Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation policies and procedures, sentinel events, National safety goals, environment of care and other Joint Commission mandates directly related to anesthesia and patient safety. 	
19.02	Comply with CAP requirements for ancillary laboratories. 	
19.03	Prepare and assemble transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring. 	
19.04	Demonstrate knowledge of hemodynamics and can perform cardiac calculations.	
19.05	Demonstrate detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery system, scavenger system, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter and rapid infusion devices. 	
19.06	Complete hospital annual competency checklist which may include Auto transfusion; Stat lab; ACT; Waste Gas Survey; laser safety; Bronchoscope cleaning and sterilization and transfusion administration.	
19.07	Organize equipment to be assembled and assist with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units; fiberoptic endoscopic equipment; rapid infusion devices/blood warmers; patient warming devices; neuromuscular devices; infusion pumps and syringes; balloon pump initial setups and TEE setup.	
19.08	Demonstrate speed and timeliness in all duties, particularly in preparation for emergencies and trauma procedures.	
20.0	Assist the anesthesia professional staff as requested. – the student will be able to: 	
20.01	Assist in preparation and draping of patient for invasive monitoring/procedures by licensed anesthesia providers.	
20.02	Assist and anticipate needs of licensed anesthesia providers in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, regional anesthesia, fiber optic intubation. 	
20.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm, its purpose and the various scenarios in which it would be useful.  	
20.04	Prepare patients for major invasive monitoring and/ or complex cases including but not limited to placement of BP cuff, ECG leads, Pulse Oximetry, positioning and prepping.	
20.05	Assist in arranging equipment in anticipation of complications such as IV infiltration and malignant hyperthermia detection and treatment.	
20.06	Demonstrate competency monitoring the EKG for dysrhythmias as well as other potential complications.	
20.07	Prepare laryngoscopes and intubation equipment, IV solution and tubing set-up and set up of IV warming devices.	
20.08	Assist licensed anesthesia providers with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitations.	
21.0	Participate in a system to support and continually improve the quality of anesthesia services provided to patients and their families, fellow employees, physicians and other customers. – the student will be able to:	
21.01	Participate in departmental meetings for quality improvement and risk management.	
21.02	Assist in the development of action plans in response to professional staff feedback regarding improvement opportunities.	
21.03	Obtain BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.	
21.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of departmental policies and procedures directly related to the anesthesia staff and performance duties.	
22.0	Promote and maintain positive relationships with in the anesthesia department and the facility. – the student will be able to:	
22.01	Demonstrate the ability to communicate on a professional level, verbally, non-verbally and electronically, regarding the delivery of perianesthetic care. 	
22.02	Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicts as appropriate.	
22.03	Discuss the importance of being an advocate for comprehensive health care policy decisions and the participation of activities, which enhance the role of the anesthesia technologist to improve patient care. 	
22.04	Describe the importance of adapting to the every changing needs of diverse multi-cultural and complex client populations in the delivery of culturally competent care.	
22.05	Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory acts as they affect patients and staff.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

The program should meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Committee on Accreditation for anesthesia Technologist Education (CoA-ATE).

After successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited program, students are eligible to take the American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians (ASATT) qualification exam for anesthesia technicians. 

For further information please contact:

American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians (ASATT)
http://asatt.org
7044S 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Email a.llanas@asatt.org

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml