ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY

BS Anesthesia Technology is a 4-year professional degree focused on training students in anesthesia administration, surgical assistance, and patient monitoring. The program equips graduates with knowledge of pharmacology, anatomy, and anesthesia machines. Students gain hands-on experience in operation theatres, ICUs, and emergency care units. With rising demand for surgical and critical care services, anesthesia technologists play a vital role in modern healthcare. This degree ensures excellent local and international career opportunities.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Technology is a specialized degree that combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills. Students learn the principles of anesthesia, intensive care management, and pain relief techniques used during surgical and non-surgical procedures. The program emphasizes training in handling anesthesia equipment, patient preparation, and monitoring vital signs throughout operations.
Graduates are skilled in supporting anesthesiologists during surgeries, ensuring patient safety before, during, and after anesthesia. The curriculum covers advanced subjects such as physiology, pharmacology, critical care, and emergency management, preparing students for high-pressure medical environments.
In addition, clinical rotations in hospitals give students exposure to real-world scenarios in operating theatres, ICUs, and emergency departments. The degree also focuses on modern advancements in anesthesia, making graduates adaptable to global healthcare systems. With the growing number of surgeries and critical care facilities, anesthesia technologists are in high demand both in Pakistan and abroad.

Career Opportunities

Public Sector:

  • Government teaching hospitals

  • District and tehsil headquarters hospitals

  • Military and civil hospitals

  • Public sector medical universities & research centers

Private Sector:

  • Private hospitals and surgical centers

  • Intensive Care Units (ICUs) & emergency care facilities

  • Specialized surgical hospitals (cardiac, neuro, orthopedic)

  • Private medical colleges/universities (teaching & research)

  • Opportunities in Gulf countries, Europe, USA & other international healthcare systems

Course Outline

Program Information

Minimum Duration in Years

Total Number of Semesters

Credit Hours

Minimum CGPA Required

4

8

136

2.0

Semester 1

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

SHS.131

General Anatomy

3(2+1)

SHS.132

General Physiology

3(2+1)

SHS.133

Principles of Biochemistry

3(2+1)

ISL112

Islamic thought and Perspectives/Ethics

3(3-0)

EN110

English I

3(3-0)

IS135

Computer Applications

3(2+1)

 

Semester Credit Hours

18

Semester 2

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

EN123

English II

3(3+0)

POL121

Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society

3(3+0)

CH211

Everyday Science

3(3+0)

SHS.144

General Pathology

3(3+0)

SHS.146

Regional Anatomy (Appendicular Anatomy)

3(2+1)

SHS.145

Applied Physiology

3(2+1)

 

Semester Credit Hours

18

Semester 3

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

SD420

Foreign Language

3(3+0)

QM111

Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

3(3+0)

SHS.317

Pathology II

2(2+0)

SHS.236

Regional Anatomy (Head & Neck and Neuroanatomy)

3(2+1)

SHS.235

General Pharmacology

3(3+0)

SOC.102

Understanding Society & Socio-Cultural Dynamics

3(3+0)

 

Semester Credit Hours

18

Semester 4

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

ANT.201

Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Monitoring

3(2-1)

ANT.202

Fundamentals of Infection Control

3(3-0)

 

Biostatistics

3(3+0)

SHS.331

Medical Ethics

2(2+0)

SHS.237

Microbiology

2(2-0)

MG224

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

3(3+0)

SD210

Civics and Community Engagement

2(1+1)

 

Semester Credit Hours

18

Semester 5

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

ANT.301

Anesthesia Equipments

3(2+1)

ANT.302

General Anesthesia and Airway Management

3(2-1)

ANT.303

Regional Anesthesia

3(2-1)

ANT.304

Critical Incident Management

2(2-0)

ANT.310

Supervised Clinical Practice I

3(0-3)

SHS.341

Critical Care Laboratory Diagnostics

3(2+1)

 

Semester Credit Hours

17

Semester 6

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

ANT.311

Anesthesia for Neurosurgery

3(2-1)

ANT.312

Ambulatory and Outpatient Anesthesia

3(2-1)

ANT.313

Anesthesia for Obstetric & Pediatric Surgery

3(3-0)

SHS.342

Diagnostics Imaging

2(2-0)

ANT.314

Anesthesia for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery

3(2-1)

ANT.320

Supervised Clinical Practice II

3(0-3)

SD.100

English Immersion

0

 

Semester Credit Hours

17

Semester 7

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

ANT.401

Anesthesia for Cardiothoracic Surgery

3(2-1)

ANT.402

Pain Management

3(2-1)

ANT.403

Anesthesia for Urogenital Surgery

3(2-1)

ANT.410

Supervised Clinical Practice III

3(0-3)

SHS.504

Scientific Inquiry and Research Methodology

3(2-1)

SD.101

21st Century Skills

0

 

Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester 8

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs.

ANT.420

Supervised Clinical Practice 4 /Internship

3(0-3)

ANT.430

Capstone Project

3(0-3)

SHS.462

Principles of Surgery

3(3-0)

OTT.203

Operation Theatre Instruments & Techniques

4(3+1)

ANT.404

Critical Care Management

3(3-0)

 

Semester Credit Hours

16