Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology is a 2-year graduate degree program, the minimum eligibility is the 12th class from a recognized school board or its equivalent exam. Interested candidates can get admission to Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology on the basis of aspirant’s performance in a relevant entrance exam, and a subsequent round of counseling.
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology: Course Highlights
Given below are some of the main highlights of the course:
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Duration of the Course | 2 years |
| Examination Type | Semester and Annual |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent education |
| Admission Process | Entrance exam and Merit Based |
| Average Course Fee | INR 5000 to 10 L |
| Average Starting Salary | INR 2 to 10 Lacs |
| Top Recruiting Companies | Fortis Hospital, Max Healthcare, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Center, Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, Manipal Hospital etc. |
| Top Job Areas | Hospitals, emergency centers, nursing homes, private laboratories, blood banks and doctor’s office or clinics, and government sectors etc. |
| Top Job Positions | Teacher & Lecturer, OT Technician, Consultant, Associate Consultant, Anaesthetist Consultant, OT Assistant, Lab Technician etc. |
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology: Syllabus and Course Description
A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.
| Year I | Year II |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Equipment’s- Know-how and maintenance of OT Tables, OT. Lights, Diathermy, Sucker Machine etc. |
| Physiology | Special Surgeries: Common Operations and Laying of Instrument Trolleys |
| Biochemistry | Practical Classes |
| Pharmacology | Gynaecology & Obstetrics |
| Pathology | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Microbiology | Urology |
| Principles and practices of surgery | Paediatric Surgery |
| Sterilization, disinfection and waste disposal | CTVS |
| Basics of anesthesia & CPR | Plastic Surgery |
| Computer and data processing | Neuro Surgery |
| – | Ophthalmology |
| – | ENT |
