Diploma of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (D.AOTT)

Diploma of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (D.AOTT) is a 2-year diploma programme designed to prepare students with essential clinical skills, ethics, layout management, and surgical equipment operation within an Operation Theatre and Intensive Care Unit. The curriculum covers foundational subjects including Anatomy & Physiology, General & Anaesthesiology Pharmacology (sedatives, hypnotics, and life-support drugs), Principles of Patient Care, First Aid Techniques, Emergency Protocols, and Advanced OT & Anaesthesia Equipment Management.

Under this programme, students gain hands-on expertise in assisting anaesthesiologists and surgeons during critical surgical procedures. The course equips aspirants with the technical knowledge needed to operate modern life-support systems, monitor patient vital signs, manage airway equipment, and perform accurate pre- and post-operative checks.

The purpose of this programme is to train competent healthcare professionals skilled in emergency patient care, safe transfer of patients to recovery rooms or ICUs, maintaining sterile surgical environments, and keeping systematic medical logs and records.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

  • (10+2) or equivalent completed from a recognized educational board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths.
  • Minimum age required is 17 years.

Duration

Duration

  • 2.6 Years

Fee Structure

Fee Structure

  • Annual Tution Fees Rs. 60,000/- per year
  • Annual Examination Fees as per govt norms
  • Any other fees as per govt. norms

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How D.AOTT Course is Beneficial?

  • Crucial Surgical & Anaesthesia Support: Trains students to assist both anaesthesiologists and surgical teams during complex medical procedures, ensuring seamless patient safety before, during, and after surgery
  • Mastery in Sterilization Protocols: Provides deep knowledge of strict hospital hygiene, sterilization techniques, and infection control in alignment with NABH protocols.
  • Emergency & Critical Care Handling: Prepares students to react swiftly during emergency medical situations, trauma management, and critical care monitoring.
  • Higher Education & Career Growth: Opens pathways for higher qualifications (such as B.Sc. of Anaesthesia & OT Technology) leading to senior clinical roles, managerial positions, and better salary packages.

D.AOTT Employment Areas

  • Government & Private Hospitals
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU) & Critical Care Units (CCU)
  • Emergency & Trauma Care Centers
  • Daycare Surgical Clinics & Nursing Homes
  • Medical Equipment & Pharma Companies
  • Medical Colleges & Training Institutes

D.AOTT Job Types

  • Anaesthesia Technician / Assistant
  • Operation Theatre Technician
  • Critical Care / ICU Technician
  • OT In-Charge / Supervisor
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Technical Instructor / Lecturer