Bachelor in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology

About the Program

The Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare competent healthcare professionals who play a vital role in perioperative patient care and the effective management of operation theatre services. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training, enabling students to support anaesthesiologists and surgical teams in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Students are trained in the planning, preparation, operation, maintenance, and management of operation theatre facilities while gaining expertise in handling advanced anaesthesia equipment, surgical instruments, patient monitoring systems, and life-support devices. The curriculum emphasizes infection control, patient safety, ethical practice, emergency preparedness, and adherence to national and international healthcare standards.

The program also equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to actively participate in emergency and critical care services, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), code blue responses, trauma management, and multidisciplinary rescue teams. In addition to operation theatres, students gain exposure to specialized healthcare settings such as Intensive Care Units (ICUs), endoscopy suites, radiology suites, cardiac catheterization laboratories, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) centres, dialysis units, emergency and casualty departments, and other critical care areas.

A key strength of the program is its strong clinical orientation. Students undergo structured clinical postings and internships across various specialties and super-specialty departments under the guidance of experienced faculty and healthcare professionals. This hands-on training enhances their technical competence, clinical decision-making, communication skills, and professional confidence.

The program also lays a strong academic foundation for graduates who aspire to pursue higher education in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology. Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to contribute effectively to modern healthcare systems and meet the growing demand for skilled allied health professionals in hospitals, specialty centres, and academic institutions.

About the Institution

Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), established in 2025, is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, and situated in the Medical Sciences Complex at Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) shall have studied English as one of the principal subjects during the tenure of the course and must have passed:

The Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted board with pass marks (50%) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) mandatory and Mathematics (optional).

OR

Pre-degree course from a recognized university considered as equivalent by Nitte (Deemed to be University), (two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study with 50% of average marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

OR

Any equivalent examination recognized by the Nitte (Deemed to be University) for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study with 50% of average marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

• The candidate shall have passed individually in each of the principal subjects and admission will be on the basis of merit of senior secondary (10+2)

Lateral entry admission to II year (III semester): A candidate with a pass in diploma in relevant discipline if any issued by a Government Board is eligible for lateral entry admission to the II year (III semester).

Admission Procedure

Students seeking admission to Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) are required to submit the Admission Query form available on the homepage of apply.nitte.edu.in, upon receipt of the same, the admission section will guide students through the registration and admission process.

Documents to be submitted for Admission

• Class 10 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
• Class 12 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
• Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 2 attested copies)
• Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended (Original)
• Migration Certificate from the Board of the Institution last studied (Original)
• Eligibility Certificate issued by Nitte University (This will be handled by Nitte)
• Physical Fitness Certificate (Original)
• Blood Group Certificate (Original)
• Aadhaar card copy of the student
• Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background of resolution 300-600 dpi Passport size 5 Nos. (35 mm x 45 mm) & Stamp size 5 Nos. (20 mm x 25 mm)
• Diploma Marks Cards & Diploma Certificate (For Lateral Entry)

Commencement of Program

The program commences on the date prescribed by the University, generally in August

Career Opportunities

As Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technologists, graduates are equipped to:

• Prepare, calibrate, operate, and maintain anaesthesia workstations, patient monitoring systems, ventilators, and other operation theatre equipment to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Assist anaesthesiologists before, during, and after anaesthesia administration by preparing medications, airway management devices, and essential consumables while ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
• Support general, specialty, and super-specialty surgical procedures by maintaining operation theatre readiness, managing sterile instruments and supplies, and adhering to infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Assist in pain management procedures, procedural sedation, and critical care interventions while monitoring patients and ensuring the optimal functioning of anaesthesia and life-support equipment.
• Provide technical support in specialized clinical areas, including Intensive Care Units (ICUs), emergency and trauma care, endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterization laboratories, radiology suites, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) centres, and dialysis units.
• Participate as an active member of hospital emergency response teams, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and code blue teams, by providing immediate technical and clinical assistance during medical emergencies and resuscitation procedures.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams during complex surgical procedures, including organ transplantation and other advanced interventions, by ensuring seamless coordination, equipment readiness, and effective communication among healthcare professionals.