DAT (Diploma in Anesthesia Technology)
Diploma in Anesthesia Technology (DAT) is a 2-year paramedical program designed to train students in assisting anesthesiologists during surgeries, operations, and other medical procedures.
- The course covers the study of anesthesia equipment, techniques, patient monitoring, and emergency management during and after anesthesia administration.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Mandatory Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (some institutes also accept candidates with Mathematics instead of Biology, but preference is given to PCB stream).
- Minimum Marks: Usually 45%–50% aggregate in PCB subjects (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC candidates in many institutions).
Career Prospects
After completing DAT, graduates can work in:
- Government & Private Hospitals
- Surgical Centers
- Trauma & Emergency Care Units
- Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
- Operation Theatres (OT)
Skills You Will Learn
- Operation & calibration of anesthesia machines
- Preparing patients for anesthesia administration
- Monitoring patient’s vital signs during surgery
- Assisting in regional & general anesthesia procedures
- Managing anesthesia-related complications