Anesthesia Technician
Can you become an anesthesia technician after high school?
Yes!
How many years of college do you need to complete to receive your associate degree in nursing (ADN)?
2 years of college
This is the minimum amount of time it takes to complete an associate degree to become a radiologic technologist.
2 Years
This is the minimum number of years you need to attend college before applying to medical school.
4 Years
I prepare equipment, set up the room for surgery, make sure supplies are filled on the intubation tray, monitor vitals, and assist the anesthesiologist during procedures.
I am a Anesthesia Technician
What type of degree can you go to college for to become an anesthesia technician?
An Associates Degree
How many years of college do you need to complete to receive your Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)?
4 Years of College
You may choose to specialize in areas like MRI, CT scans, or ultrasound but what do you need to complete first?
Additional training or certification
During this phase of medical education, you spend 4 years learning about the human body, diseases, and treatments through both classes and hands-on experience.
Medical School
I help prepare patients for imaging and operate equipment for X-Rays, CT scans, or MRIs. I can specialize in different areas such as mammography, sonography, and nuclear medicine.
I am a Radiologic Technologist
Anesthesia technicians work closely with these medical professionals to ensure patients are safely sedated during surgeries.
Anesthesiologists
How many additional years of schooling do you need to complete to become a Nurse Practitioner?
3 additional years
What is the name of the low-dose machine that takes 3-D images of the skeletal system?
EOS
Before becoming a licensed doctor, this stage involves hands-on training in hospitals and clinics, often lasting 4 years.
Residency
I went to college and studied chemistry and now I prepare samples, operate lab equipment, and analyze data.
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What is one of the primary roles an anesthesia technician plays in assisting the anesthesiologist during surgery?
Intubations
What is the name of the test that nurses need to pass to come licensed?
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
After completing your education, what exam must you pass to become certified?
The ARRT exam (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
What is the name of the test that you take during your undergrad to prepare for medical school?
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
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