AUT provides the theoretical learning programme in distance learning papers. All papers are supported by a block course, and the academic year commences February/March.
Any Trainee applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for previous study must provide evidence to support their application. The application is made via AUT online, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences Organisation RPL. There is no guarantee of cross-credit until the student has received official notification from AUT Board of Studies.
Course Outline for Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology), AK3750
| AK3750 Diploma in Applied Science – Anaesthetic Technology | ||
| Semester 1 (Year 1) | Semester 2 (Year 1) | |
| Anaesthesia I (SCIE501) & Human Anatomy and Physiology I (HEAL505) |
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| Anaesthetic Technology 1 (SCIE502) |
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| Semester 3 (Year 2) | Semester 4 (Year2) | |
| Anaesthesia II (SCIE603) |
Biophysics(SCIE503) | |
| Semester 5 (Year 3) | Semester 6 (Year 3) | |
| Anaesthesia III (SCIE604) |
Anaesthetic Technology II (SCIE704) |
Anaesthesia IV (SCIE703) |
Entry Criteria for Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology), AK3750
Previous healthcare experience is preferable but not mandatory. An interest in people and a desire to participate in providing a high standard of service to patients is essential. AUT require that applicants have the following qualifications prior to enrolment in the Diploma Applied Sciences (Anaesthetic Technology):
- 48 credits at level 2 or higher including 8 credits at level 2 in any one subject from the list below*
And prefer that applicants have:
- Level 2 NCEA Physics OR AUT Biophysics Level 4 (or equivalent)
- Level 3 NCEA Biology OR AUT Anatomy and Physiology Level 4 (or equivalent)
*Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Te Reo Maori, Te Reo Rangatira.
The 2 year Diploma programme (accelerated) has been supported by the MSC and is available as of 2018. There are criteria to apply, which AUT will check before enrolments occur, see below.
Entry Criteria:
- Previous relevant professional health industry experience, Biology (level 3) and Physics (level 2) OR
- A relevant degree (Science or Health) OR
- Having already completed or have RPL for HAP I and Biophysics.
Pathway of papers:
Course Outline for Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology), AK3750
| AK3750 Diploma in Applied Science – Anaesthetic Technology – 2 years (accelerated) | ||
| Semester 1 (Year 1) | Semester 2 (Year 1) | |
| Anaesthesia I SCIE501 &
Human Anatomy and Physiology I HEAL505 |
Anaesthesia II SCIE603
Pre-requisites: HEAL505 & SCIE501 Biophysics SCIE503 |
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Anaesthetic Technology I SCIE502 co –requisite : SCIE501 |
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| Semester 3 (Year 2) | Semester 4 (Year 2) | |
| Anaesthesia III SCIE604
Pre-requisites: SCIE503& SCIE502 |
Anaesthesia IV SCIE703
Pre-requisites: SCIE603 & SCIE604 |
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| Anaesthetic Technology II (SCIE704)
Pre-requisite : SCIE502 |
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Please contact AUT wendy.emson@aut.ac.nz if you have queries and if you have trainees who you would put forward for this accelerated (and therefore more demanding) programme.
For Registered Nurses without a degree qualification enrolling in the Diploma of Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology) cross credit can be applied for if an equivalent paper has been studied and passed previously. This often applies to the Human Anatomy and Physiology papers, and most Nursing education will have included a ‘professional practice’ paper which has content similar to the Anaesthesia I paper. It is therefore anticipated that Diploma Registered Nurses study towards the Diploma in Applied Science:
- Anaesthetic Technology I
- Biophysics
- Anaesthesia II
- Anaesthesia III
- Anaesthesia IV
- Anaesthetic Technology II
Note: cross credits must be applied for the papers Anaesthesia I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I to gain sufficient points for the qualification.
Degree Registered Nurses will enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Science and follow the programme:
- Anaesthetic Technology I (to be used as orientation in hospital, and must pass Machine Check, but does not need to be enrolled in).
- Independent Learning 7 (which will have significant Biophysics content)*
- Anaesthesia III
- Anaesthesia IV
- Anaesthetic Technology II
* The Independent Learning paper will include all of the Biophysics worksheets (they have to cover the learning outcomes to answer these worksheets) and complete a large research project which is based on Biophysics principles and related to Anaesthesia, most probably monitoring in Anaesthesia. The research project will raise the level to 7, and will essentially take the place of the practical work in Biophysics 5. The student will have to assign a supervisor for the project, as well as an AUT supervisor. To qualify for the Anaesthetic Technology II paper they must, during an orientation programme as a Trainee, complete the Anaesthetic Technology I manual and pass the National Machine Check assessment as part of that manual. If you have any queries, please contact the Programme Supervisor/Senior Lecturer or phone 09 921 9999 extn 8216
Course outline for Graduate Certificate in Science, HA1043 (for trainees who already have a relevant health degree)
| HA1043 Graduate Certificate in Science – Anaesthetic Technology | ||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Independent Learning SCIE705 Anaesthetic Technology I SCIE502 (for orientation only not to be enrolled in) |
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| Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
| Anaesthesia III (SCIE604) |
Anaesthetic Technology II (SCIE704) |
Anaesthesia IV (SCIE703) |
Entry Criteria for the Graduate Certificate Science (Anaesthetic Technology), HA1043
Entry requires a relevant undergraduate degree. Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (for Trainees who already have a degree) consists of 60 points (4 papers) from Bachelor of Applied Science papers with at least 3 papers at level 7. This requires 12 – 18 months study.
The Clinical hours are determined by Medical Science Council.
The 2 year Diploma programme (accelerated) has been supported by the MSC and is available as of 2018. There are criteria to apply, which AUT will check before enrolments occur, see below.
Entry Criteria:
- Previous relevant professional health industry experience, Biology (level 3) and Physics (level 2) OR
- A relevant degree (Science or Health) OR
- Having already completed or have RPL for HAP I and Biophysics.
Pathway of papers:
| AK3750 Diploma in Applied Science – Anaesthetic Technology – 2 years (accelerated) | ||
| Semester 1 (Year 1) | Semester 2 (Year 1) | |
| Anaesthesia I SCIE501 &
Human Anatomy and Physiology I HEAL505 |
Anaesthesia II SCIE603
Pre-requisites: HEAL505 & SCIE501 Biophysics SCIE503 |
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| Anaesthetic Technology I SCIE502
co –requisite : SCIE501 |
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| Semester 3 (Year 2) | Semester 4 (Year 2) | |
| Anaesthesia III SCIE604
Pre-requisites: SCIE503 & SCIE502 |
Anaesthesia IV SCIE703
Pre-requisites: SCIE603 & SCIE604 |
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| Anaesthetic Technology II (SCIE704)
Pre-requisite : SCIE502 |
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Please contact AUT wendy.emson@aut.ac.nz if you have queries and if you have trainees who you would put forward for this accelerated (and therefore more demanding) programme.
Paper Descriptors
SCIE501 Anaesthesia I
Introduces the student to professional practice, health and safety, microbiology in the clinical setting, the history and principles of anaesthesia, and patient care.
SCIE502 Anaesthetic Technology I
Training in equipment in anaesthetic technology through supervised work experience; theoretical teaching in a clinical setting; the completion of practical tasks through logbooks and practical assessment.
HEAL505 Human Anatomy & Physiology – Semester 1
Introduces the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology.
SCIE603 Anaesthesia II
Introduces the student to basic assessment of the peri-operative patient and relates aspects of intra-operative patient care to anaesthetic practice.
SCIE503 Biophysics
Principles of physics with an emphasis on biological applications, measurement and instrumentation.
SCIE604 Anaesthesia III
Introduces the student to the operating principles of anaesthetic equipment, including monitoring.
SCIE703 Anaesthesia IV
Pharmacology of anaesthetic agents; anaesthetic management of emergencies and co-existing morbidities; fluid, blood and blood product administration. Emergency situations.
SCIE704 Anaesthetic Technology II
Training in management of complex procedures in Anaesthetic Technology at an advanced level through supervised work experience; theoretical teaching in the clinical setting; completion of practical tasks through log books and practical assessments.
Costs
Year 1:
- 3 papers approximately $855 each
- 2 block courses, 3 days total
Year 2:
- 2 papers approximately $855 each
- 2 block courses, 3 days
Year 3:
- 3 papers approximately $855 each
- 3 block courses (one on-line), 3 days total
Guidelines for commencing study/training in Anaesthetic Technology at AUT
- Once you have a training position confirmed at a training hospital, become a member with NZATS
- Contact the Student Information Centre for advice on which programme you are eligible to enrol in (Diploma or Grad Cert), and for more information relating to these programmes
- Complete the enrolment form and supply all required documentation (copies of which must be certified by a JP). You can apply on-line, in person or via the postal system
- Ask your Supervisor of Training (SoT) to write a letter to AUT confirming your employment on a training scheme
- AUT will then offer you a place on the relevant programme. You must respond by accepting this place in writing
- Select which papers you wish to enrol in for the first year. Seek advice from your SoT and AUT
- You will then receive an invoice from AUT
AUT Resubmissions and Re-sits
The amalgamation of the Applied Sciences and Health Science Schools at AUT has created the opportunity for re-submissions and re-sits. Previously assessment was Pass or Fail, but now there is a ‘region’ of results which may qualify for a re-submission (assignment, manual etc) or re-sit (test and exam). All students are treated the same and can accept or decline the offer. It is extremely important to enforce the 100% completeness of the clinical logbooks, otherwise they are seen as something which can be passed without too much care, effort or validity. The opportunity for ‘abuse of the system’ was noted in 2012, where some Supervisors of Training and Work Place Assessors signed off competencies before they were assessed.
AUT Official Advice
Study Expectations of Students in AUT
Recommended Diploma Text
Recommended text for students studying the Diploma of Applied Sciences, Anaesthetic Technology ‘An Induction in Anaesthesia’ Compiled by the Department of Anaesthesia, Middlemore Hospital, copies are $20.00 each. To order a copy, please email
Anaesthetic Technicians Workplace Assessor Training Course
- AUT provides a workplace assessors course once a year. The course covers assessment, communication and information on how to assess the trainees and fill out course manuals. Anaesthetic Technicians on the course become work place assessors (WPA) and the certification is valid for three years. An online refresher or attendance at the workplace assessors course must be completed every three years to maintain a current WPA status.
