Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology - HLT57915

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of Anaesthetic Technicians who work in consultation with, and under the direction of, anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID009 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

95.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

4.6%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

76.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

3.3%

Public Administration and Safety

3%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 17

15 core units

2 elective units, consisting of:

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the job outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID001 ^ HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)
HLTANA001	Prepare clients for anaesthesia
HLTANA002	Monitor clients during anaesthesia
HLTANA003	Assist with airway management
HLTANA004	Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies
HLTANA005	Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables
HLTANA006	Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia
HLTANA007	Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective units

CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBINM401	Implement workplace information system
BSBLDR402	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBMGT402	Implement operational plan
BSBMGT406	Plan and monitor continuous improvement
BSBRES401	Analyse and present research information
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

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