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NSQF Level 4short-termUGC Recognised

Certificate in Operation Theatre Techniques

Duration

6 months · 360 hrs

Seats

20 per batch

Certificate by

VIMSMCH / Affiliating University

Batches

January · July

About This Programme

This UGC-approved programme prepares students to work as Operation Theatre (OT) technicians in hospitals and surgical centres. Students are trained in surgical instrument handling, pre- and post-operative care, OT setup and maintenance, sterilisation procedures, and assisting anaesthesiologists and surgeons. Training is delivered through classroom sessions and supervised hands-on exposure in VIMSMCH's operating theatres.

Admission Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Passed Class 12 (HSC) — any stream from a recognised board

Age Limit

17 – 30 years

NSQF Level

Level 4

Credit Equivalence

10 Credits (NSQF Level 4) — transferable under UGC Academic Bank of Credits

Fee Structure

All charges disclosed upfront as per UGC fee transparency norms. No hidden fees.

Tuition Fee	7,500
Examination Fee	800
Certificate & Processing	500
OT Kit & Consumables	700
Total Course Fee	9,500

Assessment & Examination Scheme

Internal Assessment: 30 marks | Theory Exam: 30 marks | OT Practical: 40 marks | Pass: 50% aggregate with minimum 50% in Practical

Syllabus

1Anatomy & Surgical Basics

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Basic human anatomy for OT
Surgical terminology
Types of surgeries and their requirements
Roles within the surgical team

2OT Setup & Maintenance

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Layout and zones of an OT
OT table positioning and attachments
Equipment checks pre-surgery
Environmental control (temperature, humidity, air pressure)

3Sterilisation & Infection Control

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Methods of sterilisation (autoclave, ETO, UV)
Scrubbing, gowning, and gloving
CSSD basics
Biomedical waste management in OT

4Surgical Instrumentation

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Classification of surgical instruments
Counting procedures (sponge, instrument, needle)
Passing instruments to surgeon
Care and maintenance of instruments

5Anaesthesia & Patient Support

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Types of anaesthesia — overview
Monitoring equipment (BP, SpO2, ECG)
Anaesthesia machine familiarisation
Pre- and post-operative patient care

What You Will Be Able to Do

Set up and prepare an OT for a scheduled surgical procedure

Handle and pass surgical instruments correctly and safely

Perform sterilisation as per CSSD protocols

Assist the surgical and anaesthesia team during procedures

Maintain accurate instrument and sponge counts throughout surgery

9,500

Total course fee · no hidden charges

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 360 hours

NSQF Level: 4

Seats: 20 per batch

Eligibility: Passed Class 12 (HSC) — any stream from a recognised board

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Skills Covered

OT SetupSurgical InstrumentsSterilisationAnaesthesia SupportCSSD

Batch Start Months

JanuaryJuly

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