Career Information
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that employment of all health care technologists will increase by almost 20 percent through 2020. Salaries and benefits will vary based on geographic location, employer, level of training, and years of experience. For example, according to Healthcare-Salaries.com, Chicago is one of the six highest-paying markets for anesthesia technologists, with average pay of more than $36,000. Anesthesia technicians who work in the state of Illinois take home a basic annual salary that lies within the range of $28,914 - $49,919. The annual median salary falls around $37,996.
Certificate Information
College of DuPage offers a certificate in Anesthesia Technology for those that have a minimum of Associate's Degree.
Degree Information
College of DuPage offers an associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Anesthesia Technology. Prior to registration, students should meet with a program advisor for course selection.
Contact Information
Register for a program Advising Session
Program Coordinator:
Kathy Cabai
Health & Science Center (HSC), Room 2202G, (630) 942-8328 cabaik@cod.edu
Meet with a Health Program Advisor (must have a COD ID)
Academic Plans:
(630) 942-2259 or healthcareadvising@cod.edu
Nursing & Health Sciences Division
Colleen Gonzalez - Program Support Specialist
Health & Science Center (HSC), Room 1218, (630) 942-2994 prolac@cod.edu
Pam Dinucci - Administrative Assistant
Health & Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-2902 dinuccip@cod.edu
Debbie Nosek - Administrative Assistant
Health & Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, Reception Desk, (630) 942-8331
nosekd@cod.edu