A course in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesiology Technology is a healthcare programme that trains students to assist in surgical procedures, prepare and maintain operation theatres, support anaesthesia administration, and monitor patients’ vital signs before, during
Operation Theatre (OT) and Anaesthesiology Technology is an allied healthcare programme that prepares students to assist medical professionals during surgical procedures and support the safe administration of anaesthesia. The course focuses on operation theatre preparation, surgical instruments, sterilisation techniques, anaesthesia equipment, patient monitoring, infection control, and perioperative care.
Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience in preparing operating rooms, maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgical and anaesthesia teams, and monitoring patients before, during, and after surgery under qualified professionals' supervision. The curriculum typically includes human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anaesthesia technology, surgical procedures, and emergency care.
Graduates can explore career opportunities in multispecialty hospitals, surgical centres, operation theatres, emergency departments, and anaesthesia units. Depending on their qualification and experience, they may work as operation theatre technologists, anaesthesia technologists, surgical assistants in a technical support role, or operation theatre technicians.