B.Sc. in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology
Duration:
4-year undergraduate program — 3 years of academic study plus a 1-year mandatory clinical internship
Co‑educational Institution
“ Be the backbone of surgical care. Train to assist in critical procedures with our B.Sc. in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology. ”
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have completed 12th grade (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board
- Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics
Course Content
Although the detailed syllabus is not published by Prana Institute, the B.Sc. in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology program typically includes:
- Human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry
- Introduction to surgery and operation theatre protocols
- Surgical instrumentation and sterilization procedures
- Basics of anaesthesia and pharmacology
- Patient positioning, monitoring, and preparation before surgery
- Airway management, anaesthesia equipment setup, and recovery room care
- Emergency procedures, infection control, and critical care basics
- Final-year clinical internship in OT, surgical ICUs, and anaesthesia departments
Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared to assist in surgical and anaesthesia procedures, with career opportunities such as:
- Operation Theatre Technologist / OT Assistant
- Anaesthesia Technician / Anaesthesia Assistant
- Surgical Equipment Specialist
- Critical Care and Post-operative Recovery Unit Assistant
- Technologist in trauma centers, emergency rooms, or minor procedure units
Opportunities exist in hospitals, surgical centers, emergency services, transplant teams, and military medical units.
Accreditation & Affiliation
Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, which governs and accredits paramedical and allied health sciences programs across the stateSource: alliedhealthadmission.com
Admissions & Fee Structure (Summary)
- Admission is limited to Indian citizens and Tamil Nadu natives — community and nativity certificates are required for reserved category eligibility
- Selection is through centralized counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu, under the Allied Health Sciences stream
- Annual tuition fee (self-financing colleges): Generally ranges from ₹33,000–₹45,000 per year (subject to specific college policies)