The two-year Diploma in OT Technician has been structured to train professionals to assist doctors in the operation theatre. The diploma prepares students for overall management of the operation theatre as well as taking care of the ins and outs of the operation process and assisting the surgeon during the operation. The technician is also required to arrange operation theatre table, dressing table, instrument and anesthesia table and is deputed for sterilization of all surgical instruments, drapes and linen.
Rapid growth in the healthcare industry has increased the demand for operation theatre technicians.
Objective
On successful completion of the program the student should be able to:
- To understand standard operating procedures and protocols with respect to preoperative and postoperative care.
- To acquire knowledge of the process of sterilization so as to prepare the OT before surgery.
- To demonstrate skills in maintenance of complete operation theatre.
- To acquire knowledge and understanding of vital parameters to be maintained during the operation.
- To develop skills to access, analyze and evaluate the information gathered during the treatment.
Career Prospects
After completion of the course the technician may get to work for the following job profiles:
- Operation Theatre Technician
- Anesthesia Technician
- Assistant Operation Theatre Technician
Job Opportunities
- Private and Government Hospitals
- Companies manufacturing surgical items
- Educational Institutions
- Nursing Homes or Private Hospitals
- OT professionals can also get hired in the sales and marketing and central sterile services departments of healthcare facilities.
Course Curriculum
Theory (Classes : 9 am to 12 noon)
| First Paper : Syllabus Covers |
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| General Anatomy & Physiology (Cytology, Histology, Osteology and only basics of all organ systems of body). |
| Only basics of relevant Pathology, Pharmacology (including anaesthetic agents) & Microbiology. |
| Second Paper : Syllabus Covers |
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| Detailed Surgical Anatomy. |
| Basics of OT techniques, CSSD techniques and Anaesthesia techniques. |
| Hand hygiene & prevention of cross infection. |
| Basics life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary resuciation (CPR). |