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A comprehensive technical profession in the area of health science, Operation Theatre Technology is a specialised technical activity. Operating Theatre Technicians (OTT), Surgical Scrubs, and Operating Room Assistants are all terms used to describe these nominal medical professionals who are an important part of the operation unit team. They collaborate with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurse to ensure that patients receive high-quality care throughout the surgery.

Bsc in OTT
An industry-oriented degree, the Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre Technology prepares students for a demanding and highly gratifying job in a hospital, nursing home, trauma/emergency centres, Intensive Care units, CSSD, and other related settings. The credentials, training, and experience of graduates make them eligible for employment in countries where their qualifications, training, and experience are highly valued. Graduates with further experience may be hired by medical equipment manufacturers and research and development experts, among others.

Duration- 3-4 years

You can join this course after your 12th or diploma.

Diploma in OTT
This two-year diploma programme in operation theatre technology is intended to prepare students to work as medical assistants in operating rooms, critical care units, and emergency departments in healthcare facilities. The dependability of the OT technician is critical to the effectiveness of the operations and the safety of the patients in the clinic. Diploma holders from this programme will have the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to work under the supervision of nurses, anaesthetists, and surgical professionals, among others.

Duration - 2 years

You can join this course directly after 10th instead of appearing for 12th.

Similarities in skills needed
Surgical technicians must possess exceptional scientific abilities, as well as excellent communication and behavioural skills, in addition to the basic educational requirements. It is essential to have an attention to detail, precision, and critical thinking skills. Because this position requires the individual to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, teamwork is important. Other requirements include an upbeat mindset, kindness, and extreme levels of endurance and commitment, among other things. They must be able to operate with little supervision, in unexpected shifts, and for extended periods of time, and they must maintain alertness at all times throughout operations. A surgical technician must also have exceptional dexterity in order to hold a variety of tools in a variety of positions.

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