

Course Overview
This comprehensive one-year program is designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to effectively manage and assist within a surgical environment. By the end of this course, you will have mastered all critical aspects of operating theatre management, from preparation and sterilization to patient monitoring and assisting during surgeries, making you a crucial part of the medical team.
Course Duration
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time
This intensive program is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, ensuring you are fully job-ready upon completion.
In-Depth Training Coverage
This subject focuses on the proper management and usage of surgical equipment, sterilization techniques, and how to maintain an organized, sterile operating theatre environment.
1.1 Equipment and Instrument Management
- Organizing the Operation Theatre: Learn how to set up, organize, and manage all surgical tools and equipment effectively for each type of surgery.
- Operation Theatre Trolley Setup: Gain skills in preparing the operation theatre trolley, including arranging necessary instruments, supplies, and tools for specific surgical procedures.
1.2 Surgical Instrumentation and Sterilization
- Understanding Surgical Instruments: Study the different surgical instruments, their functions, and how to handle them during various procedures.
- Sterilization Techniques: Master the use of sterilization methods like autoclaving and ETO (Ethylene Oxide) machines to ensure that instruments are safe and sterile for use.
- Maintenance and Operational Use: Learn the correct techniques for the operational use of instruments and their safe handling during surgeries.
1.3 Operation Theatre Machinery
- Essential OT Machinery: Understand the machinery used in operation theatres, including anesthesia machines, surgical lighting, and monitoring equipment.
- Maintenance and Safety: Gain knowledge in maintaining and safely operating these machines during surgeries.
This subject focuses on developing practical skills for assisting during surgeries, patient monitoring, and how to handle emergencies in the operation theatre.
2.1 Role of Non-Scrub and Scrub Assistants
- Scrub Assistant Role: Learn to assist the surgeon as a scrub assistant, including how to handle sterile instruments, prep the patient, and maintain sterile conditions throughout the surgery.
- Non-Scrub Assistant Role: Understand your duties as a non-scrub assistant, such as preparing equipment outside the sterile field, running errands, and assisting in patient transfers.
2.2 Patient Monitoring and Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs: Learn how to monitor and record vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels during surgeries.
- Patient Transfers and Care: Gain experience in safely transferring patients to and from the operation theatre and assisting in anesthesia preparation.
- Pre and Post-Operative Care: Understand how to assist in pre-operative preparations and provide care during recovery post-surgery.
2.3 Autoclave and ETO Sterilization
- Using Sterilization Equipment: Master the operation of autoclaves and ETO machines for sterilizing surgical tools, gowns, and other equipment.
- Packing and Sterilization Process: Learn to pack sterilized materials correctly and safely for use in future surgical procedures.
2.4 Communication and Emergency Handling
- Effective Communication Skills: Develop your ability to communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and other medical staff in the operating theatre.
- Handling Emergency Situations: Learn how to identify signs of complications during surgery and take appropriate action, whether it’s adjusting equipment or alerting medical staff to potential emergencies.
2.5 Dressing and Wound Care Techniques
- Surgical Dressing Application: Learn various types of dressing techniques, including how to properly apply sterile dressings and bandages after surgery.
- Wound Care: Gain an understanding of post-operative wound care and how to monitor the healing process to prevent infection.
- Theoretical Knowledge: Gain in-depth knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment handling, and patient care techniques.
- Hands-On Training: Participate in practical sessions where you’ll work with surgical tools, sterilization equipment, and assist in real-world surgery environments.
- Emergency Preparedness: Understand how to handle high-pressure situations and respond appropriately in emergencies.
Various Dressing Techniques:
Master making and applying different types of surgical dressings.
Operation Theatre Machinery:
- Acquire knowledge on operating essential OT machinery and equipment.
- Learn maintenance and sterilization procedures to ensure longevity and safety.
- Hands-on training in various dressing techniques and making dressing materials.
- Basic and advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, including cleaning, autoclaving, and trolley preparation.
- Direct experience assisting surgeons in various surgical procedures.
- Comprehensive understanding of pre and post-operative care, including patient monitoring and anesthesia support.
- Practical knowledge of various patient solutions and materials.
This extensive training ensures that you not only gain the theoretical knowledge necessary for a career as an Operation Theatre Assistant but also the practical skills that will set you apart in the healthcare field.
Course Fees
Fees: INR 50,000
This fee includes course materials, hands-on training sessions, and certification upon successful completion. Financial aid options and flexible payment plans are available for eligible students.
Who Can Join
The course is open to:
- 10th Standard, 12th Standard pass or fail, or anyone holding a Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate qualification.
- Anyone eager to start a career in healthcare and play an integral role in the surgical team is welcome to apply.
This Operation Theatre Assistant Course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a surgical setting. Upon completion, you’ll be well-prepared to manage operation theatres, assist in surgeries, and provide critical patient care, making you an invaluable asset to any medical team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone with a 10th, 12th, Diploma, Degree, or PG can apply. No prior medical experience is required, just a willingness to learn.
You will learn to manage operation theatre logistics, prepare surgical equipment, assist in surgical procedures, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Yes, financial aid and flexible payment plans are available to help you manage the cost of your education.
Graduates can look forward to roles such as Operation Theatre Technicians, Assistants in various medical environments, or further specialization with additional training.
Simply click on the “Apply Now” link, fill out the application form, and submit it. Our admissions team will contact you to guide you through the next steps. Or Call / Email on following details +91 9904567789 or info@elegancevidhyalay.in