Program History
The Anesthesia Technology Program at the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Jubail (CAMSJ) was founded in 2017 with the goal of equipping aspiring Anesthesia Technologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their field. Through a comprehensive curriculum that covers cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, students are prepared to assist physicians in a wide range of clinical and surgical procedures, both simple and complex.
The program emphasizes the use of anesthesia tools, materials, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient patient care before, during, and after surgical operations in main operating theaters, labor and delivery units, outpatient procedure suites, ambulatory surgery centers, and emergency rooms. Students receive thorough training through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, and clinical experience.
To further prepare students for the demands of the medical world, the program includes a one-year internship. This internship provides students with invaluable hands-on experience and helps them develop the confidence and professionalism required to succeed in their career. Overall, the Anesthesia Technology Program at CAMSJ is dedicated to producing highly skilled and competent Anesthesia Technologists who can make a positive impact on the lives of patients.
- College
- College of Applied Medical Sciences Jubail
- Campus
- Jubail
- Track
- Health
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Degree
- BSc
- Gender
- Female
- Years of study
- 5 ((Including preparatory and Internship years))
Overview
The Anesthesia Technology Program provides students – as members of Anesthesia Team- with the basic knowledge of anesthesia and critical care to develop skills in order to recognize, assess, and assist in managing patients while exposing them to different patient issues perioperatively.
Description of the Anesthesia Technology Program
The Anesthesia Technology Program is aimed to prepare students to the use of anesthesia tools, materials, and equipment to provide safe and efficient care to the patients before, during, and after the surgical operations in main operating theaters, labor and delivery units, outpatient procedure suites, ambulatory surgery centers, and emergency rooms.
The aim of this AT Program is to provide a thorough training to the candidates through formal lectures, seminars, practical sessions and clinical training which culminates in a one-year internship that finally prepares the graduates for the rigors of the medical world.
Vision
To develop an academic program that will graduate exceptional Anesthesia Technologists that will contribute significantly towards the society and influence the profession through gained skills of leadership, and research collaboration.
Mission
To graduate highly competent Anesthesia Technologists that possess knowledge, skills and ethical values dedicated to serve their community and profession.
Values
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Innovation
- Social Responsibility
- Diversity
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Transparency
Expected Outcomes
Academic
Acquire advanced understanding and knowledge necessary to incorporate theoretical aspects with clinical data in order to formulate comprehensive personalized patient care plans.
Clinical
Exhibit the ability to skillfully and safely plan and administer anesthetics, based on knowledge and understanding of anesthesia principles.
Research
Demonstrate the ability to conduct research providing the community with advanced and improved applications to clinical practices allowing professional growth.
Professionalism
Integrate Islamic, ethical, and legal values during clinical practice.
Goals
- Provide high quality education in Anesthesia Technology
- Utilize highly qualified and diverse health professionals
- Foster a culture of scientific inquiry and research
- Engage with the community to promote strategic partnerships
Graduate Attributes
AT program graduate attributes (GAs) are aligned with IAU GAs. AT GAs are as follow:
- Commits to the Islamic identity demonstrating ethical, legal, and cultural values
- Demonstrates social responsibility
- Engages in continuous learning and development within the field of AT
- Exhibits professionalism and effective communication skills.
- Assumes leadership roles and characteristics with an ability to encourage and collaborate with team members.
- Demonstrates initiative and determination.
- Exercises critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Employs digital, numerical and information technology towards the field of AT.
