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SANTOSH INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty

Overview


Diploma in Operation Theater Technician (DOTT) is a healthcare course that focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to work as an operation theater technician in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. The course duration is typically 2 years and is open to students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

During the course, students learn about the various aspects of operating room technology, such as sterilization techniques, operation theater management, anesthesia, surgical instruments, and equipment management. They also learn about patient care before, during, and after surgery, infection control, emergency procedures, and medical ethics.

The course curriculum includes both theoretical and practical aspects, with students gaining hands-on experience in operating room technology by observing surgeries, assisting surgeons, and managing surgical instruments and equipment.

After completing the course, graduates can work as operation theater technicians, surgical assistants, or medical equipment technicians in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. They can also pursue further studies and specialize in specific areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, or pediatric surgery.

 

 

Eligibility Criteria


- Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a Science stream, including subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

- Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate score of 50% in their 10+2 or equivalent examination.

- Candidates should have attained the age of 17 years or above at the time of admission.

 

Course Duration:  2 Years (4 Semester)

 

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Program Outline


The general course outline is as follows:

 

First Year:

 

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Microbiology and Infection Control

  • Medical Terminology

  • Basic Nursing Care

  • Medical Ethics and Law

  • Sterilization Techniques and Infection Control

  • Anesthesia Techniques

  • Surgical Instruments and Equipment Management

  • Operation Theatre Management

  • Communication Skills

 

Second Year:

 

  • Patient Care Before and After Surgery

  • Operation Theatre Techniques

  • Principles of Surgery

  • Emergency Procedures in Operation Theatre

  • Advanced Anesthesia Techniques

  • Advanced Surgical Instruments and Equipment Management

  • Special Procedures in Operation Theatre

  • Teamwork and Leadership

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management

  • Internship and On-the-Job Training

Career Prospectives


Diploma in Operation Theater Technician (DOTT) offers a wide range of career opportunities in the healthcare industry. After completing the course, graduates can work as operation theater technicians, surgical assistants, or medical equipment technicians in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. Some of the career prospects for Diploma in Operation Theater Technician are as follows:

 

Operation Theatre Technician:   As an operation theater technician, graduates can work in operation theaters, assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining and preparing surgical instruments and equipment, sterilization techniques, and managing the operation theater.

 

Surgical Assistant:    Graduates can work as surgical assistants, assisting surgeons during surgeries. They help in positioning patients, preparing surgical instruments, and managing other related tasks.

 

Medical Equipment Technician:   Graduates can work as medical equipment technicians, managing and maintaining the medical equipment used in operation theaters and other medical facilities.

 

Anesthesia Technician:    Graduates can work as anesthesia technicians, assisting anesthesiologists during surgeries, managing anesthesia equipment and monitoring patients during and after surgery.

 

Healthcare Administration:   Graduates can work in healthcare administration, managing and coordinating the operation theaters and other medical facilities.

 

Further Education:  Graduates can oprate for B.sc Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology pursue further studies in other areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, or pediatric surgery. 

 

Overall, a Diploma in Operation Theater Technician offers a promising career in the healthcare industry, and graduates can expect good job opportunities and career growth in this field.