Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice

The training package does not mandate any entry requirements; however, IHNA has provisioned the following entry requirements for this qualification. IHNA Admission Requirements Age: 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course. Education: Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 course or equivalent. Mature Age Students: Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements. Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability. Digital literacy: Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases, creating presentations, finding information and communicating using computers, and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment. Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements: A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate Required immunisation records Working with Children Check (WWCC) A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)

Graduates of the HLT57921 – Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice can pursue careers in various roles, including: Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners, Anaesthetic Technician, Anaesthetic Assistant, Anaesthetic Nurse Assistant, Theatre Technician, Operating Theatre Technician, Senior Anaesthetic Technician, Veterinary Anaesthetic Technician, Clinical Nurse Assistant - Anaesthetic, Theatre Nurse Assistant – Scrub Scout, Recovery & Anaesthetics, Anaesthetic Nurse Assistant – Perioperative Services