Certificate in Critical Operation Theatre (CCOT)
Course Overview CCOT (1 Year Certificate Course)
This course trains students in assisting during surgical procedures and managing the Operation Theater (OT).
Key subjects / skills taught:
- Basics of Anatomy & Physiology
- Principles of Operation Theater Technology
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Handling Surgical Instruments
- Assisting Surgeons & Nurses in Pre/Post-operative Procedures
- Patient Preparation & Positioning
- Basics of Anesthesia
- OT Equipment Maintenance & Safety Protocols
- It includes theory + practical training (hospital internship is common).
Career Scope After OT Technician (1 Year, 10th Pass)
You can work as
- Operation Theater Assistant / Technician
- Surgical Assistant (Junior Level)
- OT Helper in Hospitals / Nursing Homes
- CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department) Assistant
- Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes
- Small Surgical Clinics Diagnostic / Daycare
- Surgery Centres NGOs / Rural Health Centres
- ₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month (private hospitals/clinics)
- ₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month (large hospitals with experience)
Future Scope & Growth
Higher Studies
After completing 12th (through Open School if needed), you can join:
- Diploma in Operation Theater Technology (2 years)
- B.Sc in Operation Theater & Anesthesia Technology (3 years)
- These lead to senior technician posts with ₹25,000–₹40,000/month salaries.
- State health departments & government hospitals recruit OT Technicians (but most require 12th + Diploma).
- Better pay + job security + benefits.
- With experience, become Senior OT Technician / OT In-Charge / CSSD In-Charge.
- High demand in multispeciality hospitals.
- After advanced diploma/degree + English proficiency, you can work as OT
- Technician abroad (Middle East, Europe, etc.).
Summary Table
Aspect Details
| Eligibility | 10th Pass (minimum) |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Role | OT Assistant / Technician (Junior Level) |
| Starting Salary | ₹10,000–₹15,000/month (private) |
| Higher Studies | 12th + Diploma/B.Sc in OT Technology for better scope |
Government Jobs | Possible after recognized diploma |
Growth Senior OT Technician / CSSD In-Charge / Abroad Jobs | |
Career Path (Simple)
10th Pass → 1-Year OT Technician Certificate → Work as OT Assistant → Complete 12th (if needed) → Diploma/B.Sc in OT Technology → Senior OT Technician / Govt Job / Abroad.