Course Name: Certificate in Operation Theatre Technology
Short Name: COTT
Duration: 1 Year
The Certificate in Operation Theatre Technology (COTT) is a 1-year certificate programme designed to provide students with fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills in operation theatre techniques, surgical instruments, sterilization, infection prevention and control, patient preparation, anaesthesia assistance, biomedical waste management, and operation theatre procedures. The programme combines classroom learning with practical and clinical training to prepare learners for entry-level supportive roles in operation theatre services.
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Fundamentals of Operation Theatre Technology | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Surgical Instruments, Sterilization & Infection Control | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Clinical Training, Patient Care & Operation Theatre Practice | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Medical Ethics, Communication Skills & Biomedical Waste Management | 100 | 100 | 200 |
After successful completion of the course, certificate holders may work in:
Note: This is an Autonomous Certificate programme intended to prepare learners for supportive roles in operation theatre services. It does not confer eligibility for independent clinical practice, statutory registration, or recognition as a licensed medical professional. Certificate holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under appropriate professional supervision where required.