The Operating Theatre Technician Essentials Course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to effectively support operating theatre operations and deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care within healthcare institutions.

Learning Objectives
The course aims to equip learners with the following knowledge and skillset for safe and efficient perioperative support & services:

• Workplace safety, health & infection control practices within operating theatre environments
• Operating theatre environment management & workflow
• Equipment care, maintenance support & housekeeping procedures
• Safe perioperative patient transfer & positioning support
• Hazard identification & risk control measures
• Incident reporting, documentation & compliance practices

Duration
30 hours

Trainers / Facilitators

• Adj Assoc Prof Chia Sing Joo [Lead Trainer]
• Dr Varawan Sae-Lim [Lead Trainer]

Mode of Delivery
Blended Learning

Graduation Criteria
Attendance > 75%
Successful Course Completion & Assessment

Assessment
Written Assessments
Practical Assessments
Oral Questioning
Continuous Assessment

Certification Awarded
Certificate of Completion

• Operating Theatre Technician Role, Workplace Safety Culture and Practices
• Operating Theatre Environment, Zoning and Workflow Coordination
• Infection Prevention, Environmental Controls and Theatre Readiness
• Operating Theatre Equipment, Inventory Readiness and Availability
• Safe Perioperative Patient Transfer and Positioning Support
• Equipment Care, Maintenance and Housekeeping for Operational Readiness
• Hazard and Safety Risk Awareness, Identification and Prevention
• Risk Appreciation, Corrective Actions, Incident Reporting and Documentation
• Workplace Observation and Integration of Learning

• Operating Theatre Technicians, Healthcare Assistants or Support Staff, Theatre or Perioperative Support Personnel, or Individuals seeking to acquire skills relevant to operating theatre technician functions.

Entry Requirements

• 21 years and above
• GCE O-Level or N-Level or equivalent
• Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing & Numeracy)
• Minimum 3 months of working experience
• Motivated to learn

Singapore $1,800.00 (before prevailing GST)
Admin fee: Singapore $30.00 (before prevailing GST)