ABOUT DEPARTMENT

NPR College of Nursing & Research Institute – Allied Health Science Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology established in the year 2021 affiliated by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai Conducting B.Sc., Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology Course (4 Years) which provides proficiency to individuals and candidates in diagnosing, treating & preventing disease through the usage of clinical laboratory tests.

This program has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of operation theatre management, medical ethics, anesthesia technology, and post-operation care.

This program will help the students with forming a strong base in anesthesia technology which will equip them with the skills of choosing the right anesthetic that should be given to any patient on
the basis of their medical condition.

They also gain a good knowledge of the correct equipment that needs to be used and the dosage of the anesthetic that they would be giving. B.Sc., in Anaesthesia Technology students also learn a lot about the fundamentals of operation theatres, emergency wards, and intensive care units.

The students will be able to assist doctors in ICUs, emergency wards, and operation theatres and they acquire the skills to assess and monitor the patients in their departments.

AIM:
Prepare the technicians in the Operating Room and Anaesthesia technology with advanced knowledge, skills, and attitude in providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgery. Advances in surgical technology necessitate additional training to prepare them for effective participation as health team members in the operation room.

OBJECTIVES

• Assimilate the qualities of theatre technicians.
• Explain the principles and concepts of Operation Theatre and anesthesia technology.
• Practice aseptic technique in the preparation of theatre and the care of the patient.
• Explain the principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection.
• Assist the Surgeon and Anaesthetists effectively & provide technical support.
• Appreciate the teamwork and coordinate of the activities in the theatre.
• Operate various types of modern equipment used in the Operation Theatre i.e., Heart-Lung Machine, Defibrillator machine, etc.
• Equip students with the knowledge of anesthetic equipment, theatre equipment their usage, and how to operate and maintain that equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain equipment support in an acute care environment.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Manage and care for the patients during preoperational, infra operational, and post-operational periods.

VISION

To build the institute as an epitome of excellence in education by effectively providing standard education & meticulous training for students to make them excel in their profession for the best outcome of their health care services.

MISSION

To strive for excellence in the scientific, professional, and humanistic aspects of their chosen discipline.

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in '10+2' examination with individual pass marks in both theory and practical in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and upper age limit is 30 as of August, year of admission.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Anaesthesia Technician
• Jobs in Teaching & Education
• Jobs in Hospitals
• OT technicians in India & abroad
• Operation Theatre technician
• Lead Medical instrument technician
• Central sterile supply department