OT Technician Assistant Course – Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Operation Theatre

• Role of OT Technician Assistant
• Hospital organization & OT departments
• Ethics, discipline, and professionalism
• OT rules and regulations

Module 2: Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Overview of human body systems
• Musculoskeletal system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Digestive and nervous system (basic)

Module 3: Operation Theatre Setup & Equipment

• Types of operation theatres
• OT layout and zoning
• OT lights, tables, suction machines
• Electrosurgical units (basic)
• Monitoring equipment

Module 4: Surgical Instruments

• Identification of surgical instruments
• Handling and care of instruments
• Instrument trays preparation
• Common instruments used in surgeries

Module 5: Sterilization & Infection Control

• Asepsis and antisepsis
• Sterilization methods (Autoclave, chemical, etc.)
• Infection prevention techniques
• Biomedical waste management

Module 6: Pre-Operative Patient Care

• Patient preparation for surgery
• Shifting and positioning of patients
• Pre-operative checklist
• OT documentation basics

Module 7: Assistance During Surgery

• Assisting surgeons and nurses
• Maintaining sterile field
• Passing instruments correctly
• Sponge, needle, and instrument count
• Emergency handling in OT

Module 8: Post-Operative Care

• Post-operative patient shifting
• Monitoring vital signs (basic)
• Cleaning and arranging OT after surgery
• Care of surgical instruments after use

Module 9: Anesthesia Basics

• Types of anesthesia (General, Local, Regional)
• Role of OT assistant during anesthesia
• Anesthesia equipment overview
• Patient safety during anesthesia

Module 10: Medical Safety & Emergency Management

• Basic Life Support (BLS – theory)
• OT emergency protocols
• Fire safety in OT
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Module 11: Practical Training

• OT instrument handling practice
• Sterilization process practical
• OT setup demonstration
• Real-time hospital/clinical exposure (where applicable)

Module 12: Soft Skills & Placement Readiness

• Communication skills
• Patient handling etiquette
• Resume & interview preparation
• Workplace behavior

Assessment

• Written examination
• Practical assessment
• Viva voce