Anesthesia Technology

1. Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements. 
2. Be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
3. Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER® assessment.
4. Declare intent to enroll in the Anesthesia Technology program by submitting an Allied Health Department application and submit to Health Sciences Department.
5. Must complete criminal background check, physical exam, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, and Tuberculosis shot.
6. Submit official transcripts from previous institutions.
7. Valid State Picture I.D.
8. Meet with the Program Designee to review and complete paperwork.
9. Grade “C” or better in science courses (NO science course older than 5-years can be transferred into program, regardless of educational facility course was taken)
   1. Chemistry
   2. Anatomy and Physiology I and II
   3. Introduction to Biology
10. Two reference letters
    1. If current working – 1 professional letter (sign and dated) 1 personal letter (sign and dated – not from a relative)
    2. If not currently employed – 2 personal letters (sign and dated – not from relatives) A letter from a current or previous WCCCD faculty member is acceptable.
    3. Attend Pre-Admission Orientation

       Prior to starting Clinical Education Requirements:
       • Negative drug screen
       • Update tuberculous skin test
       • Influenza vaccine (if applicable)

       Based upon Michigan law Students applying for admission to the Anesthesia Technology Program will be subject to a criminal background check, the results of which could preclude an applicant from admission to Wayne County Community College District’s Anesthesia Technology Program on the basis of any of the following: A felony conviction, or conviction for an attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony within the past 15 years. Any misdemeanor conviction involving abuse, neglect, assault, battery or criminal sexual conduct within the past 10 years. Any misdemeanor conviction involving fraud or theft.

Upon completion, graduates can take a national certification exam through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT-NCE). The exam measures the competencies of the WCCCD anesthesia technology graduates to perform safely and effectively as an entry-level graduate anesthesia technologist. The table below identifies the three-year pass rates for anesthesia technology graduates. The threshold percentage for first-time test takers through CAAHEP is 80%.

Wayne County Community College District
Northwest Campus
Health Science Center
Phone: (313) 943-4009

Marc McGaffic, Dean Anesthesia Technology/ Associate Provost Health Sciences
Marc Phillips, Associate Dean, Anesthesia Technology