**Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology

Highlights

• 4-year competency-based curriculum aligned with NCAHP standards; strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and perioperative care.
• Hands-on training in OT protocols: sterile techniques, instrument handling, anaesthesia equipment, and patient safety.
• Rotation across specialty OTs: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neuro & Cardiac.
• Simulation-based training for airway management, monitoring, CPR and crisis resource management.
• Embedded modules on infection prevention, biomedical waste management, ethics and communication.

Curriculum – Detailed Programme Structure

• Year 1: Basic medical sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Foundation of OT & Anaesthesia, First Aid & BLS.
• Year 2: Pharmacology, Anaesthesia equipment & monitoring, Surgical instruments & procedures, Infection control, Biomedical waste management, Clinical postings.
• Year 3: Advanced anaesthesia techniques, speciality surgeries, pain management, emergency & trauma care, ICU basics, simulation labs, research methodology.
• Year 4: Compulsory internship/job training across multi-specialty OTs and ICU.

Career Opportunities

• OT Technologist, Anaesthesia Technologist, CSSD Coordinator, Surgical Assistant (under supervision), OT Manager.
• Employers: Multi-specialty hospitals, day-care centres, specialty clinics, device companies (applications).

Note: The above structure aligns with NCAHP competency-based curricula. University implementation and NCAHP corrigenda (if any) will be followed.

**Subject to approval from NCAHP.