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There are a few educational programs out there for the anesthesia tech position. The tech's responsibility is basically to assist the anesthesiologist or CRNA with minor procedures. Here's a link to list of programs: http://www.asatt.org/education.html

I'm having a hard time deciding on my next options, so I thought I'd throw this out for some advice. Obviously, my long-term plan is to enter CRNA school. In the meantime, I'm trying to make my application as competitive as possible. This will be a second career for me, so I'm in the process of finishing up my prerequisites. My plan is to apply to accelerated BSN programs next fall. Since I'll have about a 1 1/2 years before I start the BSN program, I was hoping to fill that time as productively as possible. To get straight to the point, my options are to finish a Biochemistry degree or to finish an associate's degree in Anesthesia Technology. I definitely won't have time for both. Basically, it comes down to having a very good background in theory with the biochem degree verses the practical experience of the anesthesia tech degree. What do you think the admissions committee would prefer to see? Lately, I've been leaning toward the biochem degree because I could probably get practical experience through volunteer jobs. Of course, it wouldn't be as in-depth. Anyone have experience on which would be more helpful? Thanks for the advice.