Bachelor of Science in Surgical and Operation Theatre Technology

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) + 1 year internship.
Eligibility: Class XII Science (or equivalent +2 examinations)

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
I&IISemester

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
III&IV  semester

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

  • Utilization & Sterilization of instruments, preparation of surgical trays.
  • Body land markings for incisions during surgery.
  • Pre-operative care.
  • Post- operative patient care.
  • Application of ethical, legal practices in their profession.

Third year
V&VIsemester

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

  • Performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Scrubbing & assisting during surgery.
  • Circulation of instruments during surgery.
  • Quality control in health care.

Fourth year (Internship)

Hands-on application in different hospitals within & outside the state.
During this period they will be conducting a project under the supervision of a guide.

Students will be able to:

  • Practice, enhance & strengthen their skills.
  • Collect, analyze, interpret data & write a project report.

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
This program is offered in:-

Allied Health Sciences Department,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Nongrah, Shillong-793006