Bachelor of Operation Theater Technology

BSOTT

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Undergraduate

Full-Time

4 years (8 semesters)

127

Eligibility Criteria

FSC Pre-Medical/equivalent with minimum 50% marks

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ADMISSIONS

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OBJECTIVES

  • Equip students with comprehensive knowledge and technical skills in operation theater technology, including the operation and maintenance of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and sterilization procedures.
  • Foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to respond effectively to surgical emergencies and challenges in the operating room.
  • Provide hands-on clinical training in diverse healthcare settings to develop proficiency in assisting surgical teams during procedures and ensuring a sterile and safe environment.
  • Cultivate professionalism, teamwork, and communication skills essential for collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, patients, and their families.
  •  Instill a commitment to lifelong learning to stay updated on advancements in surgical technology and contribute to the improvement of operating room practices.
  • Prepare graduates to successfully pass certification examinations and obtain licensure as operation theater technologists, positioning them for fulfilling careers in healthcare.
  • Facilitate opportunities for research and scholarly inquiry to advance knowledge and practice in surgical care and operating room management.

MISSION:

At our core, we are dedicated to shaping Operation Theater Technologists into exemplars of proficiency, professionalism, and ethical practice. Through immersive academic training and extensive clinical exposure, we foster a transformative learning environment. Our graduates emerge as indispensable members of surgical teams, equipped with the expertise to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and surgical assistance. With a commitment to excellence ingrained in every aspect of our program, we prepare future leaders who are not only skilled but also passionately dedicated to enhancing surgical care and healthcare delivery.

ROLE AND SCOPE

  • Conduct pre-operative assessments to ensure a sterile and safe operating environment for surgical procedures
  • Assume leadership roles in operation theater departments, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and mentor future operation theater technologists.
  • Demonstrate competence in preparing and managing surgical instruments, equipment, and materials necessary for various surgical procedures.
  • Identify comorbid conditions in patients undergoing surgery and understand their implications for surgical interventions.
  • Apply research findings and evidence-based practices to enhance surgical care delivery and contribute to the advancement of the field through scholarly inquiry.
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal surgical outcomes.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in surgical technology, equipment, and best practices.

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
ISL-101 Islamic Studies 2 (2-0) General _
ETH-100 Ethics   General _
ENG-107 Functional English 3 (3-0) General _
GEN-105 Creative Arts 2 (2-0) General _
ANA-101 Anatomy 3 (2-1) Interdisciplinary _
PSYL-102 Physiology 3 (2-1) Interdisciplinary _
BIO-101 Biochemistry 3 (2-1) Interdisciplinary _
ISL-103 Teachings of Holy Quran NS   _
  Total Credit Hours 16    

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-104 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2 (2-0) General _
ENG-108 Expository English 3 (3-0) General _
CS-102 Applications of Information & Communication Technology 3 (2-1) General  
GEN-106 Medical Ethics 2 (2-0) Major _
NU-301 Basic Nursing Skills 2 (1-1) Major _
PATH-201 Pathology 3 (3-0) Major _
ISL-104 Teachings of Holy Quran-II NC   _
  Total Credit Hours 15    

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-201 Quantitative Reasoning I 3 (3-0) General _
OT-101 Fundamentals of Operation Theater Technology 3 (3-0) Major _
PATH-202 Clinical Microbiology 3 (2-1) Major _
PSY-201 Psychology 2 (2-0) General _
GEN-202 Environmental Studies 3 (2-1) General _
GEN-206 Entrepreneurship 2 (2-0) General _
ISL-201 Teachings of Holy Quran NC   _
  Total Credit Hours 15    

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
SUR-201 General Surgery-I 3 (3-0) Major _
MED-201 General Medicine-I 3 (3-0) Major _
OT-211 Operation Theater Instruments & Technology 3 (2-1) Major _
GEN-303 Quantitative Reasoning 3 (3-0) General _
PHARM-201 Pharmacology 3 (2-1) Interdisciplinary _
GEN-203 Civics & Community Engagement 2 (2-0) General _
ISL-202 Teachings of Holy Quran NC   _
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
MED-301 General Medicine II 3 (3-0) Major _
SUR-301 General Surgery II 3 (3-0) Major _
OT-311 Types of Anesthesia 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-312 Medical Surgical Skills 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-313 Operating room design & Environment 2 (2-0) Major _
OT-314 Pre/Post-Operative Assessment, care & medication 3 (2-1) Major _
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
OT-315 Anesthesia related complications & their management 3 (2-1) Major _
GEN-310 Research Methodology 3 (3-0) General _
GEN-302 Patient Care 2 (2-0) Major _
OT-312 Clinical & Operative surgeries 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-313 Genitourinary surgeries 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-314 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care and Emergency surgery 3 (2-1) Major  
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Summer

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-401 Internship 3 (3-0)   _
  Total Credit Hours 3    

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
MIS-411 Preoperative laboratory and Radiological Investigation 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-412 Pediatric Surgeries 3 (2-1) Major _
OT-413 Critical care (BLS & ACLS) 2 (2-0) Major _
OT-414 Medical physics related to operation theater 3 (2-1) Major _
GEN-301 Infection Control 2 (2-0) Major _
OT-415 Supervised practice in OT-I 3 (0-3) Major _
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-402 Research Project 3 (0-3) Major _
OT-416 Ophthalmic Surgery 3 (1-2) Major _
OT-417 Orthopedic Surgery 3 (1-2) Major _
OT-418 Supervised Practice in OT-II 3 (0-3) Major OT-415
  Total Credit Hours 12