Punjabi University, located in Patiala, Punjab, offers a Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant Course. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work as an operation theatre assistant in a hospital or medical facility. The course is of one year duration and is divided into two semesters.

The course curriculum includes topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, sterilization and disinfection, medical ethics, patient care, and medical equipment. Students also learn about the principles of asepsis, patient safety, and infection control. In addition, they are taught about the different types of surgical instruments and their uses.

The course also includes practical training in the operation theatre. Students are trained in the use of surgical instruments, patient positioning, and the preparation of the operation theatre. They also learn about the different types of anaesthesia and their administration.

The course also includes a clinical internship in a hospital or medical facility. During the internship, students gain hands-on experience in the operation theatre and learn how to assist the surgeon during a procedure.

At the end of the course, students are required to pass a written examination and a practical assessment. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded a Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant. This certificate is recognized by the Medical Council of India and is a valuable asset for those seeking employment in the medical field.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	Rs. 25,000	Full-time	Public

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology, Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Terminology, Microbiology & Parasitology, Computer Fundamentals & Applications
2nd Semester	Surgical Instruments & Equipment, Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Hospital Administration & Management, First Aid & Emergency Care
3rd Semester	Anaesthesiology & Respiratory Care, Surgical Pathology & Histopathology, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Psychology & Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Biochemistry & Biophysics
4th Semester	Clinical Microbiology & Immunology, Clinical Genetics & Molecular Biology, Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Clinical Haematology & Blood Banking, Clinical Radiology & Imaging
5th Semester	Clinical Biostatistics & Research Methodology, Clinical Immunology & Immunopathology, Clinical Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Nephrology & Urology, Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
6th Semester	Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery, Clinical Oncology & Oncosurgery, Clinical Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Clinical Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Principles of Surgery
3. Surgical Instruments and Equipment
4. Sterilization and Disinfection
5. Pre-operative and Post-operative Care
6. Principles of Anaesthesia
7. Nursing Care in Operation Theatre
8. Basic Surgical Procedures
9. Operation Theatre Management
10. First Aid and Emergency Care