B.Sc. (Hons) Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology
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Overview
An Aneasthesia and operation theatre (AOT) technologist forms an intrinsic part of any hospital. The student is trained to be a part of a multidisciplinary team in operation theatres who prepare and maintain an operating theatre. They will be able to efficiently assist the Aneasthesia and surgical procedures. The course provides knowledge of various surgical branches and specialties and several aspects of anesthesia. The program prepares the students to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitude to be able to perform a professional act adequately in a given situation.
Objective
- Focuses on performance-based outcomes pertaining to operation theatre technology.
- Helps students learn to integrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a hands-on manner in a professional healthcare setting.
Highlights
Proctoral System
Under the Proctoral System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.
These mentors offer guidance, support, and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendance to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query.
Proctors also interact with parents/guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students.
To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.
Innovation Centre
At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Ideas are assessed based on their relevance to and impact on society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents.
Hospital Posting
As part of the curriculum, students are posted to relevant departments of the hospital and gain exposure to the actual working of the department at the organisation. Students, in return, need to prepare a report of their observations and recommendations, preparing them for joining the hospital as soon as they graduate.
Partner Facilities
The Ramaiah Group was established in 1962 with a teaching hospital for medical students that was founded in 1985, and a Memorial Hospital in 2014. These hospitals cater to various income levels with a wide range of specialties. Students from AHS get hands-on training and home their skills under supervision at state of art multispecialty hospitals.
- Skill-based learning program.
- Includes high-level training in clinical and leadership skills for developing into an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Includes internship, training, and placement support with various universities and hospitals worldwide.
- Exposes students to experts in the field through guest lectures by experts from various institutions and hospitals.
- Includes laboratory-work, field trips, community visits, and postings in multiple specialties in hospitals.
- Includes a combination of academic, research, and clinical activities.
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi at any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation.
Structure
Study Domains
Humanities and Social Science
Includes an overview into Communication Skills, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Health Care Professionalism and values, and Sociology.
Basic Core Subjects
A deep dive into the core domains of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physics, and Pathology
Core Courses
Students are exposed to core subjects related to Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology to include both theory and practical aspects to gain insights to the specialty
Directed Clinical Education
Students are posted in hospitals from the 2nd Semester onwards under supervision to develop their clinical skills
Group Projects
Students can work on a common project from across multiple disciplines to earn credits. The purpose of this is to learn how to design and develop a research project, to understand basics of biostatistics, validate and commercialise a product, technology or process in their area of specialisation.
Open Elective Courses
Interdisciplinary open elective courses offer a wide range of opportunity for students to expand their horizons.
Internship
Students are offered a 1-year rotatory posting in hospitals to be groomed as per current needs of the profession
Course Progression
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
General Anatomy | 4 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
General Physiology | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
HCDS including com. Visits | 2 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Communication skills for Health Care Professionals -I | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Med. Terminology including recordkeeping | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Computer application | 2 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
General Microbiology | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Basic Electrical and Electronics | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
General Biochemistry | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
General Pharmacology | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Health care Professionalism and values | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
General Pathology | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
General Medicine | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Applied Physics | 3 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Studentship ( Directed Clinical Education) -1 | 5 | Directed Clinical Education Directed Clinical Education |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Pharmacology | 2 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Clinical Microbiology | 2 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Principles of Anaesthesia (T) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Principles of Anaesthesia (P) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Basic techniques of Anaesthesia (T) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Basic techniques of Anaesthesia (P) | 4 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Studentship ( Directed Clinical Education)-2 | 5 | Directed Clinical Education Directed Clinical Education |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Basics of surgical procedures (T) | 2 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Basics of surgical procedures (P) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Basic Intensive care (T) | 2 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Basic Intensive care (P) | 4 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Patient safety and quality Assurance | 4 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Medical Sociology | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Studentship ( Directed Clinical Education)-3 | 5 | Directed Clinical Education Directed Clinical Education |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Advance Aesthetic techniques (T) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Advance Aesthetic techniques (P) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
CSSD | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Constitution of India, Medical law and Ethics | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Environmental Science and Health | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Open elective 1 | 2 | Open Elective Courses Open Elective Courses |
Studentship ( Directed Clinical Education)-4 | 7 | Directed Clinical Education Directed Clinical Education |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Specialized surgery and Anaesthesia (T) | 4 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Specialized surgery and Anaesthesia (P) | 4 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Electrical Technology in surgery and Anaesthesia (T) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Electrical Technology in surgery and Anaesthesia (P) | 3 | Core Courses Core Courses |
Research methodology and Biostatistics | 2 | Basic Core Subjects Basic Core Subjects |
Communication Skills for Health care professionals -2 | 2 | Humanities and Social Science Humanities and Social Science |
Open Elective 2 | 2 | Open Elective Courses Open Elective Courses |
Studentship ( Directed Clinical Education)-5 | 2 | Directed Clinical Education Directed Clinical Education |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Group project | 4 | Group Projects Group Projects |
Internship | 20 | Internship Internship |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Internship | 24 | Internship Internship |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
Details
Teaching and Assessment
During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weightages carry equal weightage. Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.
Key Skill Development
- Ability to prepare and maintain the Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre
- Ability to maintain equipment support in an acute care environment
- Ability to identify and inspire to maintain a sterile field
- Ability to follow infection control policies and procedures
- Ability to manage and maintain aneasthesia machine and theatre equipment
- Ability to prepare the patient for anaesthesia and operative procedures
- Ability to provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
- Ability to assist anaesthetist in handling emergencies outside of the OT Room
- Ability to manage hazardous waste and follow biomedical waste disposal protocols
- Ability to ensure the availability of medical and diagnostic supplies
- Ability to monitor and assure quality
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment
Career opportunities
- As Anaesthesia and OT assistant in hospitals, nursing homes, trauma, and emergency centres, Intensive Care Units, CSSD, etc.
- As Anaesthesia and OT assistant Overseas where qualifications, training, and experience are highly regarded.
- With further experience, graduates may be employed by medical equipment manufacturers and development specialists.
- Teaching in recognised universities.
Admissions
Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission under the university quota need a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology at 10+2 level.
Government of Karnataka quota
Direct entry
- For direct entry into the first year, candidates seeking admission under the Government of Karnataka quota need to have passed 10+2 examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory courses obtaining at least 45% aggregate marks.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories need to have passed 10+2 examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory courses obtaining at least 40% aggregate with the same criteria above.
Application Process
Through RUAS-AT
- Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
- Register online
- Fill in the application form
- Pay RUAS-AT fee
- You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
- RUAS-AT test: View all centers
- Test results will be announced
- Admission counseling for selection
- Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
- Pay tuition fee
- Submit documents to the University
Through CET Test/SAT
- CET/SAT Test, Counselling and Selection (CET Code B030) (SAT Code 7646)
- Download the admission form
- Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
- Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission Office. See full instructions
Fees & Scholarships
Government Seats:
- As per the Government of Karnataka.
University Seats:
- Refer Fee Structure
Eligibility
- Foreign students should have 10+2 equivalent qualification approved by the Association of Indian Universities.
- Should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8.
Application Process
Through RUAS-AT
- Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
- Register online
- Fill in the application form
- Pay RUAS-AT fee
- You will receive a user ID and password to download Hall ticket Take the mock test
- RUAS-AT test: View all centers
- Test results will be announced
- Admission counseling for selection
- Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
- Pay tuition fee
- Submit documents to the University
Through CET Test/SAT
- CET/SAT Test, Counselling and Selection (CET Code B030) (SAT Code 7646)
- Download the admission form
- Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
- Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission Office. See full instructions
Fees & Scholarships
NRI/ Foreign Students:
- USD 2500 + Other Fee Rs.38,550 per annum
Start your journey with RUAS
Contact
- Director - Admissions
- Dr. T. Hemanth
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- Phone
- +91 80 4536 6616
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