General OT Nurse Certificate Course

Applicants must have completed Bachelor in Nursing or GNM course.

General Operation Theatre (OT) nurses are the backbone of a surgical team. OT nurses work in a dynamic and challenging environment, taking on key roles in life-saving & major surgical procedures and the surrounding care. They will be trained to effectively maintain a clean & safe operating theatre environment and in preparing the necessary equipment for surgical operations, preparing and taking care of patients for pre & post surgeries, performing post operating activities, assisting surgeons while surgeries, handling various instruments/supplies and manage sterile stocks

• Imbibe the qualities of theatre nurse.
• Explain the principles and concepts of Operation Theatre nursing.
• 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 Anesthetists effectively.
• Appreciate the team work and co-ordinate the activities in the theatre.
• Operate various types of modern equipment used in the Operation Theatre i.e. Microscope, Heart-Lung Machine, Defibrilator machine etc.
• Assess the needs of patients immediately after operation plan, implement or evaluate nursing care