Operation Theatre Technician
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician course is an operations management course. This course prepares the candidates to work in the operation theatre as a competent reliable technician among the other members of the health care team. This course will provide candidates with the technical and interpersonal skills required to work under the supervision of nursing, anesthetists and surgical personnel. The candidate must be up to date about technical innovations in the field of Operation Theater. This course includes dealing with various sort of equipment and management techniques in operation theatre and also with the patient community.
AIMS College offers highly sophisticated equipment, experienced and talented educators, state-of-the-art laboratories to ensure comprehensive teaching with safe environment.
Degree Requirements
- Minimum Qualification: Matric with Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)- 2nd Division (unadjusted) and combined total of science subjects not less than 45%.
- Age: Maximum 35 years on the last date of applying for admission (both for Government/ Private candidate).
Duration
- Two Years Course
- Assessment Based Exam
- Practical Exam
Course Outline
- General Human Anatomy
- Introduction to Anesthesia
- Pathology and Microbiology
- Introduction to Operation Theatre
- General Human Physiology
- Bio Chemistry
- Principles of Surgery and Its Practice
- Operation Theatre Responsibilities
- General Surgical Procedures
- Sterilization and Disinfection
- Medicine and Blood Transfusion
- Medical Ethics & Handling of Patients
- Pre & Post-Op Patient Care
- Monitoring & Uses of Surgical Instruments
- Universal Safety Precautions & Procedures
- Types of Medications and Premedication
Roles and Responsibilities of Operation Theatre Technicians
Ensure working of OT equipment like anesthesia machine, Heart-lung machine and ventilator equipment
Maintenance of operation theatre records
Conduct regular physical verification of all the OT equipment
Ensure that a proper and regular supply of oxygen and suction is maintained all the time
Responsible for fumigation of OT’s and their documentation
Ensure working of centralized oxygen piping
Maintenance of OT temperature and humidity as per the protocols
Scavenging system for removal of anesthetic gases
To verify the functioning of the anesthesia machine and breathing system
Checking and confirming all instruments and medicines are in stock and loaded on the trolley for the surgery
Assists in the patient transfer or shifting from stretcher to the table and also sometimes to and fro from OT to hospital room.
Handling the C-ARM Machines during the surgery.
Assisting the surgeon during the surgical procedure.
Patient monitoring during pre-operative and Post-operative phase.
Assisting the anesthesiologist in providing drugs, IV fluids, blood transfusion, and preparing drugs.
Job Opportunities
- Hospital-based jobs in OT
- Jobs in ICU’s
- Private clinics with surgeons
- Post operation rooms
- Instruments and equipment assistant
Fee Structure
Al Syed Institute of Medical Sciences Gojra Have flexible and Easy Fee Structure for all our students.
- Monthly/Quarterly/Semester/Annual Payments plans.
- Scholarships available on all courses.
- Merit based scholarships
- Need based scholarships
- Poor students scholarships
- Distance students scholarships
- Scholarships for other province students.
Classes Routine
Operation Theatre Technician classes are
- Regular Morning Class
Separate classes for boys and girls