Anesthesia

What is the Anesthesia Program? Why Should I Study It?

The Anesthesia Program aims to train auxiliary technical personnel needed in anesthesia applications. During the two-year education, students learn theoretical and practical applications in anesthesia, intensive care, and pain units; gain technical knowledge about the devices used in anesthesia and intensive care units; and acquire experience in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Anesthesia technicians are responsible for applying the medical methods required to sedate patients during surgeries under the guidance of physicians.

Why Should I Study the Anesthesia Program at Cappadocia University?

The Anesthesia Program at Cappadocia Vocational School offers students all learning opportunities with its fully equipped laboratories, hospital collaborations, expert teaching staff, and comprehensive curriculum. Cappadocia University should be preferred to become a well-trained anesthesia technician who follows the latest healthcare technologies, has the necessary infrastructure and intellectual capacity, and approaches the profession ethically and respectfully.

Our Anesthesia Program graduates;

• Have fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, practical tools, and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of anesthesia.
• Recognize the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and society.
• Interpret and evaluate data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in anesthesia, identify problems, analyze, and participate in planned solutions/take responsibility.
• Can independently carry out tasks using their fundamental knowledge of anesthesia.
• Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application, and reporting of anesthesia-related data.
• Behave according to laws, regulations, and professional ethics regarding duties, rights, and responsibilities.

What Do Graduates of the Anesthesia Program Do? Career Opportunities

In the last ten years, the number of hospitals in Turkey increased by 26%; with this growth, anesthesia technicians who take major responsibilities in operating rooms have become highly sought-after personnel in both public and private sectors.

Graduates can work in operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and pain clinics in state, university, and private hospitals; operating rooms and emergency units in private medical centers; in vitro fertilization centers; recovery rooms; intensive care units; respiratory therapy units; medical centers; and any healthcare facility authorized for surgical interventions.

What Courses Are in the Anesthesia Program?

In the first and second semesters, students take physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, Turkish language, English, Basic Information Technologies, Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Reforms, Sterilization and Disinfection, and Health Management courses. In the first semester, they take Basic Professional Techniques, followed by Anesthesia Practices and Advanced Anesthesia Practices in subsequent semesters. Clinical Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Systemic Diseases, and Infectious Diseases courses are also included.

Double Major and Minor Opportunities for Anesthesia Students

Which Bachelor's Programs Can Be Accessed via Vertical Transfer Exam from Anesthesia?

• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Nursing
• Health Management
• Social Work

What Traits Should Candidates Have to Study in the Anesthesia Program?

• Not allergic to chemical odors,
• High attention to detail and responsibility,
• Patient and meticulous,
• Prioritizing human life,
• Ability to handle stressful and emotional situations,
• Focus on patient safety and satisfaction,
• Teamwork and collaboration skills,
• Effective communication skills,
• Analytical thinking skills.

Anesthesia Program Tuition Fees

Anesthesia Program 2025-YKS Placement Quotas and 2024-YKS Minimum Scores

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the total quota is 78 students: 10 with scholarships, 34 with 25% discount, and 34 paid.

Anesthesia Program 2025-YKS Additional Placement Minimum Scores

Vocational and Technical High School Graduates Eligible for Additional Points in Anesthesia Program