The Department of Anesthesia Techniques was established in 2022 as a department of the Middle East University College. It is one of the modern departments that aims to graduate specialized cadres to work in the field of anaesthesia and intensive care techniques in the operating theatres as well as in intensive care and recovery units, where the graduate is granted a medical technical title/anaesthesia specialization and the duration of study in this specialization is four academic years.

Vision:
The department aims to prepare medical cadres in anaesthesia and intensive care techniques to fill the major shortage in this speciality in hospitals and various health institutions. In addition, the department's teachers conduct specialized scientific research and participate in local and international scientific conferences. The department also aims to open postgraduate studies in the department's precise scientific disciplines in the future.

Mission:

The profession of anaesthesia is one of the important and basic medical specialities to deal with the patient and perform major and minor surgeries. In addition, the mission of the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of the Middle East University is to direct and adapt all resources to reach excellence in education, research and patient care, and to contribute to improving human health and preventing disease. its diseases throughout Iraq to provide services and medical care in the field of anaesthesia, in accordance with the traditions and ethical and professional values. This mission includes the basic elements in improving patient care in Iraq, including education, scientific research, continuing education, and community service, through a stimulating environment for the acquisition, dissemination and production of knowledge in anaesthesia techniques. In addition to preparing scientifically qualified cadres to be distinguished members of the health care team in different hospitals, the department is also committed to graduating trained anaesthesia technicians to assist anesthesiologists in providing high-quality and safe care for the patient.

Goals:

• The department aims to prepare health staff specialized in anaesthesia and intensive care techniques working in health institutions of the public and private sectors.
• Preparing, operating and following up the organization of anaesthesia, monitoring and treatment devices in the various intensive care units.
• Preparing the patient before performing the surgery in the operating room, giving the patient the appropriate doses of anaesthesia.
• Carrying out the tasks of intensive care for the patient and dealing with narcotics.
• The medical team participates in the clinical input of emergency and life-threatening cases in the various workplaces (the operating room and recovery).
• Training the student on how to prepare the medicines and solutions required for anaesthesia in the department's laboratories.
• Training the student to anaesthetize the patient under the supervision of the specialized anesthesiologist.
• Providing students with clinical experiences that help them carry out their recognized professional tasks.
• Continuous evaluation of the quality of academic and clinical studies to ensure distinct educational outcomes. Encouraging the process of continuous development and providing a safe learning environment while adhering to professional ethics.

The student graduates from the Department of Anesthesia and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesia, and the job title of a graduate is a Medical Technologist/Anesthesia major. A graduate of the Department of Anesthesia can study the exact specialization in postgraduate studies (higher diploma, master's, doctorate).