BS Operation Theatre Technology

Objective

This course will enable the student to:

• Apply the knowledge and skills of handling operation theatre room to provide safe and effective care to individual undergoing operational procedures.

• Demonstrate relative knowledge and understanding of vital parameters to be maintained during respective operations.

• Skills to access analyze and evaluate the information gathered during the treatment.

• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and report different diagnosis related to treatment.

• Assesses the patient for any complications with an understanding of the problem and recognizes the need to report the complications to the surgery.

• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities in patient care.

• Understanding of standard operating procedures and protocols for treatment/research work.

Role and Scope

This program is designed to build a trained and qualified professional who will assist medical professionals in the operation theatre of hospitals, intensive care units as well as emergency departments. The success of the procedures and safety of patients depends largely on the reliability of the OT technician.Graduates will find a challenging career in hospitals, emergency centres and private laboratories. They can work in the operating theatres, ICUs and emergency departments of hospitals and also in the field of research, education and training.

semesters and courses

  • Duration

    8 Semesters, 4 years

  • Eligibility

    FSc Pre Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent

  • credit hours
    required

    131

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-111 English-I (Functional English) 3(3-0)
IS-112 Islamic Studies 2(2-0)
IT-113 Introduction to Computing 3(2-1)
PHY-124 Introductory Physiology 3(2-1)
BIO-101 Biochemistry-I 3(2-1)
ANA-102 Introductory Anatomy 3(2-1)
  Credit Hours 17
 
 

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BIO-212 Biochemistry-II 3(2-1)
PATH-211 General Pathology 3(2-1)
PHY-126 Applied Physiology 3(2-1)
ANA-112 Applied Anatomy 3(2-1)
ENG-121 English-II (Communication & Writing Skills) 3(3-0)
PS-122 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
  Credit Hours 16
 
 

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PATH-222 Systemic Pathology 3(2-1)
ST-223 Introduction to Surgical Technology 3(2-1)
EM-211 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care 3(3-0)
PHA-219 General Pharmacology 3(3-0)
SS-315 Sociology 3(3-0)
ENG-211 Technical Writing and Presentation Skills 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 18
 
 

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
RPH-221 Pharmacology for Surgical Technologist 3(3-0)
MIC-222 Medical Microbiology 3(2-1)
SI-224 Surgical Instruments & Sterilization 3(1-2)
MED-221 General Medicine -I 3(3-0)
SUR-223 General Surgery-I 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 15

 

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
SUR-313 General Surgery-II 3(3-0)
MED-311 General Medicine -II 3(3-0)
SS-312 Medical Surgical Skills 3(2-1)
IC-314 Infection Control 3(3-0)
ANE-315 Introduction to Anesthesia & Techniques 3(2-1)
BIO-325 Biostatistics 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 18

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PC-311 Patient Care 2(1-1)
ORD-312 Operating Room Design & Environment 3(3-0)
NS-313 Basic Nursing Skills 2(1-1)
ORT-314 Operating Room Techniques 3(1-2)
RM-321 Research Methodology 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 13

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ME-411 Medical Ethics 2(2-0)
COS-412 Clinical & Operative Surgeries (Emergency/Elective) 3(1-2)
GS-413 Genitourinary Surgeries 3(1-2)
PS-414 Pediatric Surgeries 3(1-2)
RAD-415 Diagnostic Radiology 3(2-1)
OT-416 Practice in OT Technology-I 4(0-4)
  Credit Hours 18

 

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PROG-526 Research Project 6(0-6)
OS-421 Ophthalmic Surgery 3(1-2)
OTH-422 Orthopedic Surgery 3(1-2)
OT-423 Practice in OT Technology-II 4(0-4)
  Credit Hours 16
  Total Credit Hours: 131