B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus Offline Course

B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology is a four-year undergraduate course including one-year compulsory internship in the field of health science. These medical professionals are an important part of the operation unit team who work alongside with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurse in order to provide quality patient care throughout the surgery. These technicians make sure that every process in the operation theatre is as secure and safe meeting to students. Their prime duty is to take care of all the work and management of the operation theatre which comprise looking after all the surgical instruments, their sterilization, preparation of dressing table, operation theatre table, instrument table as well as anesthesia table. They also look after the drugs necessary for surgery, anesthetic gases, drapes and all the linen and their sterilization.

Apart from the fundamental educational requirement, outstanding scientific skills, communication skills and behavioral skills are necessary for surgical technologists. An eye for detail, accuracy and critical thinking is a must. Team work is essential as this job necessitate the person to work in partnership with other healthcare providers. Other prerequisites necessary are optimistic attitude, compassion and high levels of endurance and dedication. They must have the aptitude to work under minimal regulation, unpredictable shifts and long hours and must remain alert during operations.

Duration of the Program:

Three Years + One Year Internship