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Operation Theatre Technician


The Operation Theater (OT) Technician Diploma prepares students for vital roles in surgical and hospital settings. Learners are trained in operation theatre procedures, surgical support, sterilization, patient preparation, anesthesia support, infection control, theatre management, surgical instruments handling, emergency care, and post-operative care.

This program equips students with practical skills to assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in ensuring safe and efficient surgical operations. With rising demand for skilled medical support staff in hospitals, surgical centers, and the global healthcare industry, graduates can secure rewarding healthcare careers and hospital jobs in Pakistan and abroad.



Duration

The Operation Theatre (OT) Technician Diploma is a 2-year program that combines classroom learning with practical training. It prepares students to assist surgeons and nurses in operation theatres by managing instruments, equipment, and sterile environments.

Course Outline

Module 1: Operation Theater Management

  • Introduction to OT & organization of theaters
  • Roles & duties of OT Technician
  • Surgical team etiquette & protocols
  • Admission, transfer & documentation (consent, records)
  • OT care before, during & after surgery
  • Lighting, ventilation, humidity & heating requirements
  • Electrical & fire safety in OT
  • Patient safety (injury prevention)
  • Tissue disposal & waste management
  • Economizing OT resources

Module II: Equipments & Devices

  • Electrosurgical & electro-medical equipment
  • OT lighting systems & emergency lighting
  • Monitoring equipment (cardiac monitors, pulse oximeter)
  • Defibrillators & electrosurgery units
  • Fiber-optic endoscopy & care of scopes
  • Operating microscopes
  • Gas cylinders & medical pipeline systems
  • Suction machines
  • Handling, troubleshooting & maintenance of OT equipment

Module III: Sterilization & Disinfection

  • Principles of infection, asepsis & cross-infection control
  • Sterilization & disinfection methods: heat, chemical, radiation, filtration
  • Autoclave operation & maintenance
  • Instrument cleaning, packing, storage & sterile stock management
  • CSSD operations
  • Environmental disinfection of OT
  • Hospital waste handling & disposal
  • Personal protection (gowning, gloving, scrubbing)


Clinical Training Skills

  • Assisting in minor & major surgical procedures
  • Assisting in Obstetrics & Gynecology surgeries
  • Assisting in Orthopedic, ENT & Ophthalmic surgeries
  • Preparing OT instruments & surgical sets
  • Draping of patient & sterile field preparation
  • Gowning, gloving & scrubbing techniques
  • Handling & passing surgical instruments
  • Monitoring patient’s vital signs during surgery
  • Positioning patients for various surgical procedures
  • Infection control & sterilization in OT
  • Operating suction machine, cautery & monitoring devices
  • Assisting anesthetist in anesthesia induction & recovery
  • Post-operative patient shifting & documentation
  • OT waste management & biomedical disposal

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Training Strategy

  • Theory Training through digital Interactive Sessions
  • Clinical Training Hospitals

Career Opportunities

Job Title

Description

  • Operation Theatre Technician (OTT)

Prepares and maintains operating theatre equipment, ensuring smooth and safe surgical procedures.

  • Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA)

Assists surgeons and nurses during operations, managing instruments and patient care in the theatre

  • Surgical Technician

Supports surgical teams by preparing instruments, equipment, and assisting during procedures.

  • CSSD Technician (Sterilization Unit)

Sterilizes and maintains surgical instruments and equipment to ensure infection-free healthcare environments.


Who Should Join?

The OT Technician Diploma is ideal for students who have SSC/ Matric (Science) wish to build a career in surgical support and operation theatre management. It suits those interested in assisting surgeons, handling instruments, and ensuring sterile conditions during surgeries

Placement And Scope

OT Technicians have wide career opportunities in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency care units. Their expertise is also valued internationally, with high demand in the Middle East, Europe, and other global healthcare industries.

Exam Centers

  • Islamabad 
  • Sukkur


Our Pricing

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Monthly Fee

PKR 10,000/-

Invest in your future with our comprehensive program. The total all-inclusive cost is PKR 220,000. This covers your regulatory body registration and exam fees (PKR 20,000) and is payable in convenient monthly installments of just PKR 10,000. This investment provides you with industry-recognized training, expert mentorship, and dedicated job placement support.

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  •  Comprehensive Online Theory Training
  •  Clinical Training in Hospitals
  •  Job Placement Support
  •  Local Mentorship