HEALTHCARE

Introduction of the Sector

Health Care comprising of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment has become one of India’s largest sectors – both in terms of revenue and employment. With increased awareness about health, domestic healthcare, medical tourism and health insurance markets are gaining momentum, offering opportunities for trained personnel.

Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques

Programme Introduction

This course is aimed to produce quality technicians in the field of Operation Theatre. A considerable number of man hours are lost in training the technician to perform tasks appropriately. This also causes financial loss. Considering the dearth of well trained technicians in this field, Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques is formulated. The course will train the student in various skills pertaining to operation theatre, so that he will be able to carry out various tasks assigned to him/her efficiently.

This course will also teach him/her in working in and as a team, handle stressful conditions and sharpen his decision making capabilities.

The broad objectives of the course would be to create ready-to-be-employed workforce of lab technicians, who would be:

Having a sound knowledge of the basic protocols and procedures of functioning in operation theatre
Trained and skilled to execute the activities with strict adherence to rules and safety measures and execute the procedures with expertise
Equipped with the right set of aptitudes and attitudes that would make them all encompassing Operation Theatre Technicians

Eligibility for Admission

The candidate should be class XII from science stream.

Employability/Skill enhancement

Undergoing the Diploma of OT Techniques will give the learners an Upper Hand in comparison to others as they will receive Additional Specialized Training in the form of skill sets that are:

Operation Theatre Set-Up
Protocols of OT
Setting Up Trolleys for Various Operatives
Sterilization and Fumigation of OT
Anesthesia Techniques in OT
Emergencies and Casualties in OT
Surgical Equipment Handling and Cleaning of OT
Pharmacology

Career Prospects/Job Role

The students who have diploma in OTT get jobs as LabTechnician, Operation Theatre Technician, Anaesthesia Technician, Assistant Operation Theatre Technician and Assistant Lab Technician

Semester-wise Listing of Courses

SEMESTER I			SEMESTER II
Course Code	Course Name	Credits	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
GE 1.1	Functional English	2	GE 2.1	Communication Skills	2
GE 1.2	Computing Skills and Digital Literacy	2	GE 2.2	Environmental Studies and Sustainability	2
DOTT 1.1	Anatomy	2	DOTT 2.1	Pathology	2
DOTT 1.2	Physiology	2	DOTT 2.2	Surgery – I	2
DOTT 1.3	General Principles of Hospital Practice and Patient Care	2	DOTT 2.3	Anaesthesia - I	2
DOTT 1.4	Introduction to Opration Theatre Technology	2	DOTT ST2	Skill Training	12
DOTT ST1	Skill Training	12

SEMESTER III			SEMESTER IV
Course Code	Course Name	Credits	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
GE 3.1	Financial Literacy	2	GE 4.1	Employment Readiness	2
GE 3.2	Personal Grooming	2	GE 4.2	Health and Wellness	2
DOTT 3.1	Microbiology – Bacteriology & Virology	2	DOTT CR	Case Report	2
DOTT 3.2	Surgery – II	2	DOTT P1	Project	4
DOTT 3.3	Anaesthesia – II	2	DOTT ST4	Skill Training	12
DOTT ST3	Skill Training	12

*The skill training component is 50% to 60% ranging from 600 hours to 720 hours per year depending upon the industry requirement.

Programme fees: Rs. 48,000/-per annum
Examination fees: Rs.1,600/- per semester and Rs. 3200/- per annum
Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs.5000/-

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