Bachelor of Science in Surgical and Operation Theatre Technology |
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) + 1 year internship. Surgical and Operation Theatre technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the hospital team that provides surgical, pre-op and post-op care to patients in a variety of settings. Surgical technologists are integrated members of a surgical team who work in conjunction with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurse in order to provide quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. They are vital personnel who work side-by-side with the surgeon during a surgical procedure. They assist in operations under the supervision of the surgeon or registered nurses. They help to setup the operating room with surgical instruments, equipment and other sterile supplies needed for the surgery. |
About the program:
| YEAR | COURSE DESCRIPTION | COMPETENCIES |
First year | The course intends to provide basic input to the students so that they have prior knowledge and be equipped in skills to guide them before they opt for the main disciplines. | The students will acquire knowledge and skills in Basic Sciences like Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology. Pharmacology will provide the student an idea about the different drugs. Basic Patient care will help the student to develop hands on skills on how to handle patients. |
Second year | Students are provided basic foundation on surgical anatomy, operation theatre, surgical procedures, instrumentation, equipments, patient care & patient psychology & medical ethics. | Students will acquire skills on
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Third year | Students are provided with advance knowledge & skills on Surgical procedures, techniques, instrumentations & equipment’s, basic research methods & quality in health system. | Students will acquire skills on
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Fourth year (Internship) | Hands-on application in different hospitals within & outside the state. | Students will be able to:
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Course of the study
- Theoretical knowledge: Lecture, demonstration, group discussion, guest lecturer, assignments, case studies Seminars & presentations.
- Practical skills: Health camps, Hospital postings, Project works, Case presentation & Internship.
Course outline:
First Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
AHS101 | Anatomy and Physiology-I | 5 | |
AHS102 | Basic Biochemistry | 6 | |
AHS103 | Microbiology-I | 3 | |
AHS104 | Basic Patient Care-I | 2 | |
AHS105 | General Pharmacology-I | 2 | |
ENGL101 | English and Communication I | 4 | |
COMP101 | PC Software Laboratory-I | 2 | |
Total |
| 24 |
Second Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
AHS111 | Anatomy and Physiology-II | 5 | |
AHS112 | Metabolism and Molecular Biology | 6 | |
AHS113 | Microbiology-II | 3 | |
AHS114 | Basic Patient Care-II | 2 | |
AHS115 | General Pharmacology-II | 2 | |
AHS116 | Pathology | 1 | |
ENGL111 | English and Communication II | 4 | |
COMP111 | PC Software Laboratory-II | 2 | |
Total |
| 25 |
Third Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
BST201 | Surgical Anatomy I | 2 | |
BST202 | Surface Anatomy | 2 | |
BST203 | Introduction OT | 2 | |
BST204 | Surgical Procedure I | 2 | |
BST205 | Haematology & Blood Banking | 2 | |
BST206 | Biochemistry | 2 | |
BST207 | Microbiology | 3 | |
BST208 | Patient Psychology | 1 | |
BST209 | Surgical Techniques I | 1 | |
BST210 | Practicals | 3 | |
BST211 | Medical Ethics | 1 | |
ENGL201 | English and Communication III | 3 | |
TOTAL | 24 |
Fourth Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
BST211 | Surgical Anatomy II | 1 | |
BST212 | Surgical techniques II (Th.) | 4 | |
BST213 | Surgical Procedure II (Th.) | 3 | |
BST214 | Anaesthetic Pharmacology | 3 | |
BST215 | Instruments and Equipments ENT (Th.) | 1 | |
BST216 | Surface Anatomy II | 1 | |
ENGL211 | English and Communication IV | 3 | |
BST217 | Surgical techniques II (Pr.) | 3 | |
BST218 | Surgical Procedure II (Pr.) | 3 | |
BST219 | Instruments and Equipments ENT (Pr.) | 1 | |
TOTAL |
| 23 |
Fifth Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
BST301 | Surgical Procedure III (Th.) | 2 | |
BST302 | Surgical techniques III (Th.) | 3 | |
BST303 | Instruments and Equipments Orthopeadic | 1 | |
BST304 | Instruments and Equipments Ophthalmology (Th.) | 1 | |
BST305 | Surgical Procedure III (Pr.) | 5 | |
BST306 | Surgical techniques III (Pr.) | 5 | |
BST307 | Instruments and Equipments Ophthalmology (Pr.) | 1 | |
BST308 | Research Methods-I | 1 | |
ENGL301 | English and Communication V | 3 | |
TOTAL |
| 22 |
Sixth Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
BST311 | Surgical Procedure IV (Th) | 2 | |
BST312 | Quality in Health System | 1 | |
BST313 | Surgical Procedure IV (Pr) | 4 | |
BST314 | Instrumentation/Equipments Gynaecological & Obstretics (Th) | 1 | |
BST315 | Instrumentation/Equipments Gynaecological & Obstretics (Pr) | 1 | |
BST316 | Research Methods-II | 2 | |
ENGL311 | English and Communication VI | 3 | |
TOTAL |
| 14 |
Career opportunities:
- Surgical, intensive care and emergency departments
- Central sterile supply departments
- Surgical and operating theatre assistants
- Emergency ambulance services
- Home health care
- In government, private and mission hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare organizations
Allied Health Sciences Department,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Nongrah, Shillong-793006
