Riverside City College’s Anesthesia Technology Program has earned full initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), following a recommendation from the Committee on Accreditation for Anesthesia Technology Education (CoA‑ATE). This milestone affirms the program’s alignment with RCC’s mission to prepare nationally certified, clinically competent graduates through a curriculum that emphasizes both fundamental and advanced clinical procedures.
“This accreditation reaffirms the excellence of our Anesthesia Technology Program and the dedication of our faculty and staff in preparing students for successful careers in the field,” said Tammy VantHul, dean of instruction for the School of Nursing at Riverside City College. “We are proud to offer a program that meets the highest industry standards and serves the growing need for certified anesthesia technologists in our region.” This achievement underscores RCC’s commitment to high‑quality health profession education and addresses a growing demand for these professionals locally.
Riverside City College (RCC) proudly announces the successful completion of its first-ever cohort of Anesthesia Technology students. Twelve graduates from RCC’s School of Nursing have completed the program and are now qualified to sit for the National Certification Examination offered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).
Launched as part of RCC’s Health-Related Sciences Pathway, the Anesthesia Technology program is designed to prepare students for essential roles in surgical and procedural care teams. Graduates gain specialized training in anesthesia equipment, pharmacology, patient monitoring, and operating room protocols—skills critical to the safe and efficient delivery of anesthesia services.
“This is a significant milestone for the School of Nursing and for healthcare education in our region,” said Dr. Tammy Vant Hul, PhD, RN, ACNP, CNE, Dean of Riverside City College’s School of Nursing. “These twelve graduates represent the future of safe, high-quality surgical care. They are entering the workforce with a strong foundation, and we are incredibly proud of the perseverance and professionalism they have shown throughout this rigorous program.”
The program is among the first of its kind offered at a community college in the Inland Empire and responds directly to the growing demand for trained anesthesia technologists in hospitals, surgery centers, and outpatient clinics.
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