About Course

The Certificate in Theatre Technology commonly referred to a peri-operative theatre technology is a training program that provides students with the practical knowledge and skills required to work in an operation theatre. The course covers various aspects of operation theatre technology, including surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, infection control, and anesthesia management.

 Students in this program learn how to prepare the operation theatre, including setting up the surgical equipment and ensuring the area is sterile. They also learn how to assist surgeons during surgical procedures and how to monitor patients before, during, and after surgery. The course may also cover topics such as medical terminology, pharmacology, and patient safety.

 The Certificate in Operation Theatre Technology is typically runs for a period one year and may be offered at vocational schools or specialized medical training institutions. Graduates of the program can pursue careers as operation theatre technicians or technologists, working in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities

Qualification Required

More often than not individuals are required to have attained:

• A minimum grade of D in KCSE (highschool diploma) for the certificate level of the course

Certification Body

Certificate Awarded

Expertise Gained

At the end of this course student will have learnt how to:

• Prepare and maintain operating theatre environment
• Prepare surgical instrumentation through procedures such as sterilization
• Offering handy assistance during surgery

Possible Careers you can pursue

• Operation theatre technicians
• Operation theatre technologists

Financing Options Available

The following are various financing options available for the program.

• Self-Sponsorship
• Government Funded Sponsorship program
• State financed loans from the Higher Educations Loan board
• Private scholarship programs

Course Application Process