Access courses

Operation Theatre Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Elevate your healthcare career with our comprehensive Operating Theatre Assistant Course. Gain essential skills in maintaining a sterile environment, anticipating surgeons' needs, and managing instruments during surgery. Master post-operation procedures like equipment maintenance and medical waste disposal. Enhance your communication and teamwork abilities, crucial for effective coordination and conflict resolution in the operating theatre. Learn about surgical tools, PPE, and sterilisation techniques to ensure optimal operating theatre functionality.

Apoia's Differentials

Online and lifetime course
Certificate following educational standards
PDF summaries for download
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set the course workload
Practical activities marked instantly
Study anytime, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master sterile techniques: Ensure a contamination-free surgical environment.

Anticipate surgical needs: Support surgeons with precision and foresight.

Manage instruments: Organise and handle surgical tools efficiently.

Maintain equipment: Conduct checks and upkeep for optimal functionality.

Communicate effectively: Enhance teamwork and resolve conflicts in the operating theatre.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.