Master of Anesthesia Education (Technology)
Program Overview
The Master of Anesthesia Education (Technology) is a two-year full-time graduate program designed for international students who wish to advance their expertise in anesthesia technology, clinical practice, education, and research. The program is offered by the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Critical Care at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), one of Iran’s leading academic medical centers.
This program combines advanced theoretical education with extensive clinical training, preparing graduates to work alongside anesthesiologists in operating rooms, intensive care units, recovery units, and other perioperative settings. Students also develop the skills required to become effective educators, researchers, and future leaders in anesthesia care.
Why Study at SBMU?
The Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Critical Care at SBMU is one of the largest and most experienced academic anesthesia departments in the region, with a broad network of affiliated teaching hospitals and specialized clinical centers. The department is committed to excellence in education, research, patient safety, and innovation, with a strategic vision of becoming one of the world's top anesthesia departments.
Students benefit from:
- Training in high-volume tertiary teaching hospitals
- Exposure to modern anesthesia equipment and monitoring systems
- Clinical experience in operating rooms, intensive care units, and recovery wards
- Instruction by experienced faculty members with international academic experience
- Opportunities for educational and clinical research
- A multidisciplinary learning environment focused on patient safety and quality of care
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply safe anesthesia practices for elective and emergency procedures
- Operate and manage modern anesthesia workstations, ventilators, monitors, and infusion systems
- Assist anesthesiologists in airway management and perioperative patient care
- Administer and monitor anesthetic medications under professional supervision
- Perform advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills
- Design and deliver educational activities using contemporary teaching methods
- Conduct scientific research and contribute to evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate professional communication, leadership, and stress-management skills
Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum integrates clinical sciences, anesthesia practice, medical education, and research methodology. Major study areas include:
- Principles of Anesthesia
- Pharmacology of Anesthetic Drugs
- Anesthesia Techniques
- Patient Safety and Advanced Monitoring
- Critical Care and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pain Management
- Anesthesia for Special Surgical Procedures
- Medical Education and Teaching-Learning Methods
- Research Methodology and Thesis Research
- Medical Information Systems and Healthcare Technology
The program consists of 36 credits, combining classroom instruction, clinical clerkships, practical training, and an independent research thesis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Anesthesia or a related anesthesia technology discipline
- Minimum age of 21 years
- English language proficiency (minimum score of 60% in the required English examination)
- Successful completion of an admission interview
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- Operating rooms and perioperative care units
- Intensive care and recovery units
- Academic and clinical education
- Healthcare simulation and training centers
- Clinical and educational research
- Leadership roles in anesthesia technology services and training programs