The profession of anesthesia is one of the essential and vital medical specialties for managing patients and successfully performing both major and minor surgical operations. Additionally, the mission of the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at Al-Hadi University College is to direct all resources and utilize them to achieve excellence in education, research, and patient care, contributing to improving human health and preventing diseases across Iraq. This is to provide medical services and care in the field of anesthesia in alignment with ethical and professional values and traditions. This mission encompasses key elements to enhance patient care in Iraq, including education, scientific research, continuous learning, and community service. It aims to foster an environment that motivates the acquisition, dissemination, and production of knowledge in anesthesia techniques. Moreover, it seeks to prepare highly qualified professionals who can become distinguished members of healthcare teams in various hospitals. The department is committed to graduating anesthesia technology specialists trained to assist anesthesiologists in providing safe and high-quality care for surgical patients.

The department provides healthcare institutions with specialized medical staff to address the current and future shortage in the field of anesthesia and intensive care. Additionally, the department integrates the latest scientific technologies and encourages the participation of its faculty members in international scientific conferences. It also aims to establish postgraduate studies in specialized fields within the department to meet societal needs.

The department aims to prepare specialized healthcare personnel in anesthesia and intensive care techniques to work in public and private healthcare institutions. Tasks and Duties of Graduates: Preparing, operating, and monitoring the maintenance of anesthesia devices and monitoring and treatment equipment in various intensive care units. Preparing the patient before conducting surgical procedures in the operating room. Administering appropriate doses of anesthesia to the patient. Performing intensive care tasks for patients and handling anesthetic substances. Participating as part of the medical team in clinical interventions for emergency and life-threatening cases in various work settings (operating rooms and recovery units). Graduating scientifically specialized cadres. Teaching students how to prepare the drugs and solutions required for anesthesia. Enabling students to acquire intellectual and practical knowledge and skills for understanding anesthesia devices and maintaining them. Training students to anesthetize patients under the supervision of a specialized anesthesiologist.