AIM: Vocational Academy of Health Related Professions (VAHRP) is founded to train qualified technicians to work in the health sector and resolve deficits in education. In this study, we investigated the occupational expectations, approaches and productiveness of students, currently studying in VAHRP Department of Anesthesia.METHODS: Students studying in VAHRP Department of Anesthesia were asked to fill a questionnaire with 23 questions, in writing and witout mentioning their names. We analysed the answers and investigated the relationship between students' demographics and their educational and occupational expectations.RESULTS: A total of 286 completely fulfilled questionnaires were analysed. We found that students, who chose Anesthesia Department at their own will or due to their parents are older (p=0.012 and 0.045, respectively), whereas students, who chose due to their friends are younger (p=0.02). Ninety six (33%) students stated that they chose Anesthesia Department because of their interest in the subject, 154 (54%) of them due to economical concerns. We found that students graduating from a vocational school of health trust themselves more on bedside (p<0.01), and care about team work (p<0.03). Ninety (90%) of vocational school of health graduates and 138 (75%) of other students stated that graduation from a ocational school of health is an advantage.CONCLUSION: Health related professions should not be chosen due to economical concerns. We are in opinion that VAHRPs should be educational facilities that are chosen by students, who have a basic training in health sector and wish to improve their knowledge.