Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology

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

• 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.
• Anesthesia Technician: B Voc OTT graduates can work as anesthesia technicians and assist anesthesiologists in administering anesthesia to patients before surgery.
• Critical Care Technician: B Voc OTT graduates can work as critical care technicians and provide support to patients in critical care units in hospitals.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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