Overview
- An operation theatre technologist is a person who looks after all the work and management of the operation theatre which includes managing the patients in & out of operation theatre, looking after all the surgical instruments including their sterilization, arranging operation table, dressing table, instrument table, anaesthesia table as well as management of the operation theatre staff.
- An Operation Theatre Technologist also assists the surgeon during the surgical operations and looks after the drugs required for surgery, anaesthetic gases, drapes, linen & their sterilization.
- Aim of the course is to teach and train students in management of operation theatre along with handling a variety of operating instruments including electronic and advanced equipment used in modern operation theatres.
Diploma In Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology (DOT & AT)
- An operation theatre technologist is a person who looks after all the work and management of the operation theatre which includes managing the patients in & out of operation theatre, looking after all the surgical instruments including their sterilization, arranging operation table, dressing table, instrument table, anaesthesia table as well as management of the operation theatre staff.
- An Operation Theatre Technologist also assists the surgeon during the surgical operations and looks after the drugs required for surgery, anaesthetic gases, drapes, linen & their sterilization.
- Aim of the course is to teach and train students in management of operation theatre along with handling a variety of operating instruments including electronic and advanced equipment used in modern operation theatres.
Eligibility
Candidates should have passes SSLC with minimum of 55% marks.
Attendance
80% of total number of classes conducted in a year. Only those candidates are eligible to appear for university examination
Higher Studies
* Lateral entry for B.Sc Optometry(2nd year) * Lateral entry for Bachelor in Public Health(2nd year)
Duration
3 years including 1 year of Internship
Internship
3 months (90days) of Clinical postings
Job Opportunities
- OT Technician
- Consultant/Associate Consultant
- Anaesthetist Consultant
- OT Assistant
Working Field
- A technologist or technician may find career opportunities in Hospitals
- Trauma and Emergency Centres
- Private Laboratories
- Nursing Homes
- Blood Banks
- Doctor's Office
- Clinics
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