Diploma In OTT
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (OTT)
The Operation Theatre Technology (OTT) program equips students with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare operation theatres, manage surgical instruments, support safe procedures and contribute to quality patient care in surgical settings.
Precision, preparation and safer surgical care.
The Operation Theatre Technology program combines theoretical knowledge, sterile techniques, patient safety and hands-on training to prepare students for professional surgical environments.
Surgical Instrument Skills
Learn surgical instrument identification, handling, sterilization and safe preparation for procedures.
Sterile Techniques
Develop infection prevention, aseptic technique, sterilization and operation theatre safety skills.
Patient Safety
Learn correct identification, positioning, patient transfer and safe practices before, during and after surgery.
A practical two-year OTT program
Students progress from foundational medical sciences and operation theatre basics to advanced surgical procedures, patient safety and emergency care.
Foundations & OT Basics
OTT Book – Part I
- Introduction to operation theatre technology
- Operation theatre setup and environment
- Surgical instruments and their identification
- Sterilization, disinfection and aseptic techniques
- Patient preparation and duties of OT staff
Physics
- Units and measurements
- Pressure, heat and temperature
- Basic electricity and light
- Medical equipment principles
- Electrical safety in the operation theatre
Chemistry
- Basic chemical concepts
- Acids, bases and salts
- Solutions and concentrations
- Disinfectants and sterilizing agents
- Safe handling of chemicals
Anatomy & Physiology
- Cells, tissues and organs
- Skeletal and muscular systems
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Digestive and nervous systems
- Urinary and endocrine systems
Advanced Surgical Skills
OTT Book – Part II
- Advanced surgical instruments
- Major and minor surgical procedures
- OT preparation before and after surgery
- Patient positioning and sterile instrument handling
- Surgical counts, documentation and recovery room basics
- Biomedical waste management and emergency procedures
Computer Science
- Basic computer operations
- MS Word and Excel
- Patient and surgical record management
- Hospital information systems
- Data entry and basic data security
Patient Safety
- Patient identification and surgical safety checklist
- Infection prevention and control
- Safe instrument handling
- Prevention of medication and procedural errors
- Safe transfer, positioning and confidentiality
First Aid
- Basic emergency assessment
- CPR and choking management
- Bleeding control and wound care
- Burns, shock, fractures and injuries
- Emergency referral and patient transfer
Precision in every procedure.
Practical training develops essential operation theatre skills including OT setup, instrument identification, sterilization, surgical gowning and gloving, patient positioning, infection control and emergency handling.
- OT setup and preparation
- Surgical instrument identification
- Sterilization procedures
- Surgical gowning and gloving
- Patient positioning
- Assisting during procedures
- Infection control and CPR
- Emergency handling
Eligibility Criteria for OTT Admission
Students interested in the Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology must meet the following minimum academic requirements.
Start Your Operation Theatre Education
Check the minimum academic requirements before submitting your application for the Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology.
Candidates should meet both academic requirements below to be eligible to apply for admission to the OTT program.
Build skills for surgical healthcare careers
OTT graduates can explore opportunities across operation theatres, surgical departments, sterilization units and other healthcare environments.
Ready to start your OTT journey?
Develop practical surgical skills, sterile techniques and patient-safety knowledge for a future in healthcare.