Anesthesia Technician Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Full time: 12 weeks synchronous learning followed by 900 clinical hours
Delivery
- Independent, online learning
- In-person skills and simulation labs in Halifax
- Clinical placements in an operating room in Nova Scotia
Dates
- Spring: April 7, 2026–December 21, 2026
Overview
Anesthesia technicians (ATs) are unregulated care providers who perform essential technical duties in the operating room under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist. The Anesthesia Technician Program (ATP) equips ATs for practice by developing the knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies required to support the safe delivery of anesthesia care.
This competency-based program provides a foundational understanding of the perioperative environment, anesthesia equipment and technology, and effective interprofessional collaboration. The program is designed to ensure learners are equipped to contribute to high-quality, safe, effective, and person-centered care.
Requirements
- To be eligible to register for the program, candidates must first be hired into an Anesthesia Technician position within the Central or Eastern Zones of Nova Scotia Health.
- After hire, candidates will receive a welcome email from the Learning Institute containing a registration link and detailed instructions on how to complete their program registration.