Apprenticeship as Anesthesia Technical Assistant (ATA)

The training to become an Anesthesia Technical Assistant (ATA) lasts three years. For theoretical and practical instruction, our trainees attend our LERN.PUNKT directly on the campus of ALB FILS KLINIKUM. You complete your practical assignments at ALB FILS KLINIKUM and apply the acquired knowledge directly. The vocational training follows the dual model, meaning theory and practice phases alternate. The dual model works seamlessly without commuting, as the new vocational school for Anesthesia Technical Assistance is located directly on the hospital campus. The training begins with a multi-week introductory block where trainees learn everything needed for their first practical assignment in anesthesia. During theory phases, you acquire fundamental knowledge in anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, and emergency management. During practical block weeks at ALB FILS KLINIKUM in Göppingen, you explore various anesthesia specialties and deployment areas. Besides the operating room, assignments include the recovery room, intensive care unit, endoscopy, and a surgical outpatient clinic. An experienced practice supervisor is always at your side. For practical training, ALB FILS KLINIKUM offers a very broad spectrum with departments including general and visceral surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedics with endoprosthetics, sports orthopedics, foot and ankle, spine center, trauma surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, urology, and pediatric surgery. At the end of the three-year training, a final examination with written, oral, and practical parts awaits.

During practical block weeks, you explore various anesthesia specialties and deployment areas. Besides the operating room, assignments include the recovery room, intensive care unit, endoscopy, and a surgical outpatient clinic. The training begins with a multi-week introductory block where you learn everything for your first practical assignment in anesthesia. In theory phases, you acquire fundamental knowledge in anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, and emergency management.

The profession requires Abitur, intermediate school leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife), or equivalent completed schooling. However, with a lower secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) your chances are good, provided you have completed at least a two-year vocational training or the one-year training as a healthcare assistant. By the start of training, you should have completed your 17th year of life. Important character traits: care, sense of responsibility and danger awareness, concentration ability, and flexibility. Your medical fitness certificate can be submitted after a successful application (proof by medical certificate). No entry in the certificate of good conduct may exist.

Vacation entitlement is 30 days per calendar year; Subsidy for Deutschlandticket; Discounted accommodation directly on the hospital campus; Guidance by experienced practice supervisors; Very good takeover chances after training