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PG Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques
This one-year PG Diploma program trains nurses in advanced operation theatre techniques, focusing on surgical assistance, aseptic practices, anesthesia support, infection control, and post-operative care. Ideal for B.Sc. Nursing graduates, it builds practical and theoretical expertise needed for working confidently in operation theatre settings.
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques is designed to prepare nurses with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills to function effectively in the surgical team. With advancements in surgical technology and increased demand for specialized perioperative care, this program ensures students gain clinical competency in all phases of surgery—from preparation to post-operative care. Students undergo intensive clinical postings, theoretical instruction, and practical lab sessions to become competent Operation Room (OR) nurses who can work in various specialty surgical units.
Prepares students with essential operation theatre skills, including surgical assistance, sterilization techniques, anesthesia support, and post-operative care, enabling them to handle OT responsibilities with precision and professional confidence.
Understand principles of operation theatre nursing.
Maintain aseptic conditions during surgical procedures.
Assist surgeons and anesthetists confidently.
Operate and manage OT equipment like microscopes and defibrillators.
Provide pre, intra, and post-operative nursing care.
Coordinate as effective members of the surgical team.
Follow legal, ethical, and safety protocols in OT settings.
Students progress from basic to advanced operation theatre techniques—covering surgical instrumentation, aseptic procedures, anesthesia support, and patient safety—building strong skills for effective support in surgical and critical care settings.
Core Curriculum
Semester I
Semester
Subject Title
Semester I
- Review of Surgical Anatomy
- Anaesthesia
- Pharmacodynamics
- O.R. Table and Organization
- Communication Skills & IPR
- Legal Responsibilities
- Human Values
- Health Economics
Semester II
Semester
Subject Title
Semester II
- Infection Control
- Preparation and Assisting for Various Surgical Procedures
- Suture Material & Needles
- Recovery Room / Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Operating Microscopes
- Endoscopies
- Stress Management
- Soft Skills
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 5 Seats per years
- Eligibility:
- The candidate must have passed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Duration:
- 1 Year
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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