Program Overview

Anesthesia Technology Fast Track Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anesthesia Technology Fast Track Program is a continuing education program designed specifically for experienced anesthesia technicians who want to advance their career by becoming certified anesthesia technologists.

Goals and Objectives

The Anesthesia Technology Fast Track Program develops and educates current anesthesia technicians and support assistants so they can qualify for the national certification exam. It is intended to provide anesthesia technicians with the tools required to enhance patient safety and best practices, thus elevating the national benchmark for care in this field.

Structure and Curriculum

This instructor-led program offers a solid foundation of Anesthesia Technologists to support anesthesia providers and enhance the quality of patient care at our institution and all health care facilities. The program's 10-week course format is fully online and asynchronous. The 40 CEU program is tailored to the working professional and requires approximately 4 hours of investment each week to complete. Our program culminates with a full practice exam and full access to all curricula for review before testing.

Required Textbooks

• The anesthesia technologist's manual (2nd ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health.
• Morgan & Mikhail's clinical anesthesiology (7th ed.). McGraw Hill.

Application Requirements

This program is open to all non-certified anesthesia technicians who have worked for a minimum of five-years experience in a Level-1 or Level-2 institution(s) OR seven years in a tertiary facility. The cost of the program is $1,500, and payment must be made before the course begins. Each cohort is limited to 20 participants; additional applicants will be placed on our waiting list and notified when our next cohort is ready to begin.

Program Schedule

The program is currently accepting applications for the following sessions:

• January 5 March 15, 2026

Note

This program is not under the purview of CoA-ATE or CAAHEP and does not require approval from CAAHEP, as it does not confer a degree. Similarly, completion of the program does not confer Cer.A.T.T. designation; rather, this program awards Continuing Education Units as designated by ASATT to qualify for the Cer. A.T.T. exam. The program does not guarantee participants will pass the ASATT NCE, but does certify that the curriculum follows the published guidelines set out by ASATT.