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Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology

Among the diploma programmes available in the paramedical field is the popular Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology. The Diploma in OTT course is a 2-year diploma course, which can be pursued right after class 12.

Students from the science stream can pursue this course if they wish to join the healthcare industry of the country. The 2-year Diploma in OTT course will train and mould the students in the functioning and operations of surgical and treatment equipment used by doctors and specialists in labs and hospitals alike.

Each college will define the curriculum intensively on understanding the importance, functioning, uses, and applications of various medical equipment and assist surgeons through medical procedures. The career options after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology are also immense as the medical industry is rapidly growing and the need for skilled professionals in the field is now the need of the hour.

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology Course Highlights

Check out the major course highlights of Diploma in Operation Theatre courses offered in India.

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates interested in the Diploma in OTTmust have cleared their class 12 board exams in the stream of science from a recognised board of education.
• They must have secured a minimum aggregate score of 40% or more in the qualifying exams in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Admissions may be done based on entrance exams, therefore, all candidates must first ensure they have a valid score in the entrance exam accepted by the college of their choice.

Diploma in OTT Admission Process

For any student who wishes to pursue a Diploma in OTT course, they must ensure that they qualify the requisite admission processes. There are two prominent methods of admissions commonly adopted by colleges across the country, namely, Entrance-Based or Merit-Based admissions. Check out the different admission processes for the Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology courses.

Entrance-Based Admissions

• Here, candidates will be asked to sit for an entrance test, either conducted at the State-Level or University-Level.
• After attempting the entrance test, the conducting body of the entrance test, i.e. State Board or University Admission Committee, will release merit lists containing the names of all the candidates with their scores and ranks obtained in the entrance test.
• According to the merit lists, candidates will be called to participate in further selection processes which may include a personal interview and/or group discussion.
• Depending on the overall performance of the candidates in each selection parameters such as the entrance test and the performance in the personal interview and/or group discussion, the prospective candidates will be shortlisted for admissions by the university/college.

Merit-Based Admissions

• Colleges will ask the students to apply for the course of their choice and appear for the selection processes outlined by the college.
• The selection processes of colleges may including sitting for a personal interview and/or group discussion.
• Before candidates are called for the selection processes, the colleges may release merit lists containing the names of all the applicants and their respective ranks, which have been calculated from analysing the application forms and the information given in those forms.
• As per the merit-lists, the candidates will be called to participate in the selection processes as mentioned above.
• The candidates will be offered admissions based on their performance in the various selection processes such as the past academic records and the personal interview and/or group discussion.

Counselling-Based Selection

• Commonly opted by universities with numerous affiliated and constituent colleges offering similar or same courses.
• Such a selection process can be seen in both entrance-based and merit-based admissions.
• Under entrance-based admissions, universities will release merit lists containing the names of all candidates with their scores and ranks.
• Under merit-based admissions, the universities will release merit lists containing the names of the students and their ranks, as calculated by using the past academic record of the students.
• Under both methods of admissions, candidates will be asked to participate in the counselling rounds, where they will be asked to select their preferred choice of college and course.
• On the basis of their ranks and scores, as mentioned in the merit lists, their preferred choice of college and course and the vacancy of seats in the respective choices, prospective students will be offered admissions.

Note: Each college offering the diploma programme will define its admission processes and requirements, unique to its requirements. Therefore, it important that each candidate thoroughly goes through the admission processes and appear for the respective admission processes.

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology Syllabus

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Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology Career Options and Job Prospects

The Healthcare industry is among the fastest-growing industries in India and the world. But the fastest-growing industry requires skilled and qualified professionals. Pursuing a Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology is a perfect opportunity to enter the healthcare industry. Career opportunities and job options after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology are also immense.

Some of the job profiles that you can pursue after graduating from a Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology course are as follows:

• Lab Technician
• Operation Theatre Technician
• Anaesthesia Technician
• Assistant Operation Theatre Technician
• Assistant Lab Technician

These job profiles can be found in different areas of employment and industries. If you wish to pursue a career after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology, then you can find employment opportunities in the following areas:

• Government and Private Hospitals
• Government and Private Medical Laboratories
• Pathology Labs
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing Industries

If you choose to pursue a career right after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology, then you can expect to earn an annual salary ranging between Rs10,000 - Rs25,000 per month, initially. With better experience, the annual salary after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology can range between Rs2,00,000 - Rs4,40,000.

However, to improve your career prospects and earn, pursuing higher education after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology can be the best option for you. There are plenty of courses that you can pursue after the 2-year diploma course, which can include:

• B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology
• B.Sc in Medical Lab Technology

Pursuing higher education after Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology can help in improving the career prospects of a candidate. Moreover, the employment opportunities also increase along with the annual packages that are offered to graduates of B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology courses.

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