B.Sc., Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology
Operation Theatre and anaesthesia technologist is an allied healthcare worker who assists with the administration and monitoring of anaesthesia and has an extensive knowledge of anaesthesia techniques, instruments, supplies, and technology.
Anaesthesia technologists are involved in patient’s care during Peri- operative (The period, Before, during and after the surgery) anaesthetic care, taking into account of the patients’ religious and cultural beliefs and respecting their right to medical privacy and dignity at all times. Anaesthesia Technologists also provide a key role in the emergency resuscitation of patients.
Eligibility
- Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.Sc., Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology Should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 Years of study with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany and Zoology.
Duration :
3 years + 1 year internship
I year
· Basic Sciences – Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pathology
· English and Basics of computer science
II year
· Pharmacology and Microbiology
· Medicine and Medical ethics
· Principles of Anaesthesia - I
III year
· Sterilisation procedures
· Principles of Anaesthesia – II
Internship
· Operation theatres (General surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Others)
· Post Operative room/Recovery room
· Surgical ICU
· Sterilisation room
Scope :
· As OT technician , assisting surgeons during surgeries
· Sterilizing Operation theatre equipment and ensuring smooth functioning of medical devices
· Work as Anaesthesia technologist, assisting Anaesthesiologists in administering Anaesthesia
· Preparing and monitoring Anaesthesia equipment, assisting with patient positioning and monitoring vital signs during surgery
· Work in Emergency wards and Intensive care units
· Higher education opportunities such as Master’s degrees or specialized certifications in related field