OVERVIEW
An operating theatre technician is a professional responsible for
the preparation, and maintenance of operating theatres, and
equipment before, during, and after surgery. They also assist
surgical and anesthetic teams during surgical procedures and help
to provide support to recovering patients.
The key responsibilities of the Operating Theatre Technician are
to transport patients, and preparing the operating room for
surgery, set up, check, connect and adjust surgical equipment,
technical assistance to surgeons, clean & restock the operating
room, arranging instrument, supplies and equipment according to
instruction and position patients for surgery. This job requires
the individual to work in collaboration with Doctors and Nurses
and other healthcare providers and deliver the healthcare services
as suggested by them. The individual should be result oriented.
The individual should also be able to demonstrate clinical skills,
communication skills and behavioural skills
Course Description
Public and commercial hospitals, health centers, and other
facilities all employ operating room technicians. A three-year
undergraduate degree leading to a B.Voc in Operation Theatre
Technology equips professionals to manage surgical procedures
deftly.' clinical specimens. Students who complete this program
will have the knowledge and abilities necessary to operate in a
clinical laboratory, where they will conduct various tests to
identify and cure disorders. Nurses, anesthesiologists,
specialists, and surgeons are among the target audiences for the
course. They also prepare and arrange surgical equipment prior to
surgery, clean equipment before surgery, adhere to the surgeon's
directions throughout surgery or in an emergency, and manage
anesthesia equipment. The demand for skilled and trained OT
professionals is growing daily, from pre-and post-operative care
to giving patients the right dose of anesthesia. As a result,
there are more opportunities for B. Voc Operation Theatre
Technology in India.
CAREER SCOPE
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Operation Theatre Technician:B Voc OTT
graduates can work as operation theatre technicians in
hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Their
primary responsibility is to assist surgeons and
anesthesiologists during surgical procedures.
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Anesthesia Technician: B Voc OTT graduates can
work as anesthesia technicians and assist anesthesiologists in
administering anesthesia to patients before surgery.
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Critical Care Technician: B Voc OTT graduates
can work as critical care technicians and provide support to
patients in critical care units in hospitals.
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Medical Equipment Sales: Graduates can work in
the medical equipment sales industry, where they can use their
knowledge of operation theatre technology to sell medical
equipment to hospitals and clinics.
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Healthcare Administration: A B Voc OTT
graduates can also pursue careers in healthcare administration
and management, where they can use their knowledge of healthcare
services to manage and administer healthcare facilities.
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B Voc OTT graduates have a wide range of
career opportunities in the healthcare industry. They can work
as operation theatre technicians, anesthesia technicians,
critical care technicians, medical equipment sales
professionals, or pursue careers in healthcare administration
and management. With the increasing demand for healthcare
services, the scope for B Voc OTT graduates is expected to grow
in the future
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester-I
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-101 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
2 |
BVOCOT-102 |
Fundamentals of Operation Theatre Technology |
3 |
BVOCOT-103 |
Medical Terminology and Ethics |
4 |
BVOCOT-104 |
Communication Skills in Healthcare |
5 |
BVOCOT-105 |
Basics of Surgical Instruments |
Semester-II
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-201 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
2 |
BVOCOT-202 |
Surgical Procedures and Techniques |
3 |
BVOCOT-203 |
Pharmacology in Operation Theatre |
4 |
BVOCOT-204 |
Healthcare Management |
5 |
BVOCOT-205 |
Clinical Internship I |
Semester-III
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-301 |
Anesthesia Techniques and Equipment |
2 |
BVOCOT-302 |
Operation Theatre Hygiene and Safety |
3 |
BVOCOT-303 |
Clinical Pathology |
4 |
BVOCOT-304 |
Clinical Internship II |
5 |
BVOCOT-305 |
Research Methodology in Healthcare |
Semester-IV
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-401 |
Diagnostic Imaging in Operation Theatre |
2 |
BVOCOT-402 |
Operation Theatre Equipment Maintenance |
3 |
BVOCOT-403 |
Clinical Internship III |
4 |
BVOCOT-404 |
Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues |
5 |
BVOCOT-405 |
Healthcare Quality Management |
Semester-V
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-501 |
Advanced Operation Theatre Techniques |
2 |
BVOCOT-502 |
Infection Control in Operation Theatre |
3 |
BVOCOT-503 |
Clinical Internship IV |
4 |
BVOCOT-504 |
Research Project in Operation Theatre |
5 |
BVOCOT-505 |
Professional Development in Healthcare |
Semester-VI
S.NO |
Course Code |
Course Title |
1 |
BVOCOT-601 |
Emergency Management in Operation Theatre |
2 |
BVOCOT-602 |
Operation Theatre Administration |
3 |
BVOCOT-603 |
Clinical Internship V |
4 |
BVOCOT-604 |
Legal Aspects in Healthcare |
5 |
BVOCOT-605 |
Professional Ethics in Healthcare |