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Anesthesia Assistant Diploma (Open Learning) at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

This program is for respiratory therapists or registered nurses who have critical care experience. It consists of eight core theory courses followed by a clinical practicum. You will be able to fulfil the role of anesthesia assistant as defined and approved by the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.This program was developed to meet the graduate competency requirements identified in the CSRT National Educational Competency Framework for Anesthesia Assistants in accordance with provincial regulations and recommendations from the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society.As of Aug 2022, this program has received Full Accreditation status from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Accreditation Services. Next accreditation 2027

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Allied Health  |  Duration: 29 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Ongoing  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be respiratory therapists or registered nurses with critical care experience.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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