B.Sc. Anaesthesia & OT Technology (A&OTT)
Duration
3 + 1 years
B.Sc. Anaesthesia & OT Technology (A&OTT) is an undergraduate program that focuses on the skills and knowledge required for working in the operation theatre and anaesthesia departments. This course combines elements of anaesthesia, surgery, and critical care to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire process.
Overall, this course is a great choice for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry and want to specialize in surgical procedures and anaesthesia. B.Sc. Anesthesia & OT Technology graduates can work in various healthcare settings as Anesthesia Technician, Operating Room Technician, and Surgical Technologist. The increasing number of surgeries boosts the demand for these professionals in public and private hospitals, surgical centres, and clinics, providing a rewarding career with suitable skills and training.
Eligibility
- PUC / HSc Science Stream Kerala State Board - Boys - Physics, Chemistry & Biology - 65%
- Kerala State Board - Girls - Physics, Chemistry & Biology - 60%
- Other State Boards / CBSE / ICSE - Physics, Chemistry & Biology - 55% for Boys & Girls
Duration
3 + 1 years
The duration of the programme shall extend over 8 semesters (three academic years with one year internship) each semester comprising minimum of 15 weeks with the minimum of 90 actual working days of instruction in each semester. The successful completion of the Undergraduate program, along with internship as applicable will lead to Bachelor’s degree in Anaesthesia & operation theatre technology (B.Sc. Anaesthesia & operation theatre technology).
PROGRAM FEES
| Program | Fee | (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology | Year 1 | 194000 |
| Year 2 | 193000 | |
| Year 3 | 193000 |
Program (PO & PSO)
- PO1:To be a member of surgical team. Anaesthesia and OT technologist assists the anaesthetist and surgeon during the peri operative period, knows the preparation and maintenance of anaesthesia equipment, anaesthesia delivery systems and monitoring equipment before, during and after anaesthesia administration, and should have knowledge about types of anaesthesia
- PO2:To know the preparation and maintenance of operation theatre equipment and the first level maintenance of anaesthesia and surgical equipment. They acquire a thorough knowledge of the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anaesthesia delivery systems, monitors, ancillary devices and operation theatre equipment used during surgery
- PO3: To know the usage of anesthetic drugs, gases emergency drugs, other medications used during surgery; know how to check and maintain adequate supply of anaesthesia drugs, emergency drugs, other drugs, instruments and surgical supplies, sterilization of anesthesia and surgical instruments.
- PO4:To know the various types of IV cannulas and IV infusion fluids and infusion sets. Assist the anaesthetist in insertion of peripheral venous cannula and administration of IV fluids, various drugs antibiotics, blood and blood products. Setting up the arterial pressure monitoring line and assist the anaesthetists in insertion of arterial cannula and invasive pressure monitoring, collection of blood sample for arterial blood gas analysis. Assist in the insertion of central venous cannula.
- PO 5: To be able to communicate to the patients during peri-operative period
- PO 6: To acquire an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as it applies to anaesthesia and surgical care. Understands medical terminology as it relates to anaesthesia, surgery and peri- operative patient care
- PO 7:To assist the anaesthetist with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, induction, maintenance, monitoring and documentation of vital parameters and recovery of anaesthesia and insertion intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
- PO 8:Assist anaesthetists in waking the patients, removing airway devices, transferring patients to PO care units after the surgery and care of patients in ICU or PO care units.
- PO 9:To have the knowledge of practice of basic patient care and to coordinate with other members of the team in patient management in critical areas.
- PO 10:Should be able to provide basic life support in unresponsive patient.
- PO 11:To protect and uphold the rights of the patient with the knowledge of ethical and legal issues and responsibilities in patient care and to maintain professional confidentiality
