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Operation Theatre Technology BS

The objectives describe the key learning goals for a course focused on providing safe and effective care in an operation theatre setting. To clarify and enhance these objectives, here is a more structured version:

Course Objectives:

  1. Application of Theatre Room Management:
    • Equip students with the knowledge and skills to efficiently manage an operation theatre room.
    • Ensure the provision of safe, effective, and sterile care to individuals undergoing surgical procedures.
  2. Monitoring Vital Parameters:
    • Develop an understanding of the critical vital signs to monitor during surgical operations (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels).
    • Learn to manage and maintain these parameters to ensure patient safety throughout the procedure.
  3. Assessment and Analysis Skills:
    • Train students to assess, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered during patient treatment.
    • Make informed decisions based on clinical data to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  4. Planning and Reporting:
    • Learn to plan, organize, and report findings related to diagnoses and treatments.
    • Understand the documentation processes and ensure clarity and accuracy in reporting medical information.
  5. Complications Recognition and Management:
    • Build the ability to assess patients for potential complications during and after surgery.
    • Develop a keen understanding of the signs of complications and know when to report them to the surgical team for immediate attention.
  6. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities:
    • Foster an understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities involved in patient care.
    • Emphasize the importance of confidentiality, informed consent, and patient dignity.
  7. Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols:
    • Gain comprehensive knowledge of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols governing surgical procedures and related research work.
    • Understand how to apply these guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all aspects of the surgical process.

These objectives are designed to ensure that students are well-prepared to handle both the technical and ethical demands of working in an operating theatre, making them competent healthcare professionals.

Course Overview

ROLE AND SCOPE

Graduates will find a challenging career in hospitals, emergency centers and private laboratories. They can work in the operating theatres, ICUs and emergency departments of hospitals and also in the field of research, education and training.

  • Introduction to Operation Theater Technology

  • Biotechnology

  • Operation Theatre Techniques

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Advanced Anatomy

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Research Project

  • Health Science

  • Surgery Skills

  • Practice in OT Technology

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

  • As & A Levels,
  • A Level 4 diploma or Year 1 Bachelor Degree or any equivalent overseas qualification
  • Or an academic or professional qualification at degree equivalent level

If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. For example, you should have IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.


USA, UK & EU students, 2024/25 (per year)

 

USD 8,500

International students starting 2024/25 (per year)

 

USD13,100


You’ll show your progress through a combination of written essays, problem-solving assignments and presentations.

All students take our core modules, but please note that the availability of optional modules is subject to demand.


Key Areas of Employability in OT Technology:

  1. OT Technician
    • OT technicians are responsible for preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons during operations. They manage sterile environments and ensure that the necessary tools are available and functional.
    • Skills: Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and patient safety protocols.
    • Employers: Hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare facilities.
  2. Surgical Instrument Technician
    • Specializes in handling surgical instruments, ensuring they are properly sterilized, maintained, and organized for surgeries.
    • Skills: Understanding the types of surgical instruments and their uses.
    • Employers: Hospitals, surgical instrument manufacturers, and maintenance services.
  3. Biomedical Equipment Technician (BET)
    • Responsible for maintaining and repairing medical equipment used in the operating theater, including anesthesia machines, monitors, and surgical tools.
    • Skills: Technical knowledge of medical equipment, electronics, and troubleshooting.
    • Employers: Hospitals, medical equipment suppliers, and maintenance companies.
  4. Anesthesia Technologist
    • Works alongside anesthesiologists to prepare anesthesia equipment, administer anesthesia agents, and monitor the patient’s vital signs during surgery.
    • Skills: Knowledge of anesthesia equipment, drugs, and monitoring techniques.
    • Employers: Hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers.
  5. Surgical Assistant
    • A skilled professional who assists surgeons during operations by handling tools, suturing, and supporting the surgical process.
    • Skills: Surgical procedures, anatomy, and medical terminology.
    • Employers: Hospitals, surgical centers, and research institutions.
  6. Sterilization and Infection Control Technician
    • Specializes in ensuring that all surgical instruments and operating environments are properly sterilized to prevent infections.
    • Skills: Knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control protocols, and safety regulations.
    • Employers: Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
  7. Healthcare Administrator/OT Coordinator
    • Manages the operational aspects of the operating theater, ensuring smooth workflow, efficient scheduling, and resource management.
    • Skills: Management, scheduling, and understanding of healthcare operations.
    • Employers: Hospitals, large clinics, healthcare systems.

 


Course Features

  • Credit 120
  • Course CODE U6537
  • Duration 2 Years
  • Study Mode DISTANCE LEARNING/ AFFILIATE CAMPUS
  • Fee USD 20,000
  • Departement BIO SCIENCE
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