BSS Diploma in Anesthesia

Train alongside anaesthetists in the operation theatre — equipment, monitoring, and recovery support.

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Programme overview

A two-year diploma covering anaesthesia equipment, drug pharmacology, OT setup and post-anaesthesia care. Students learn the full perioperative workflow: pre-anaesthesia preparation, intra-operative monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and recovery-room handover. Practical rotations cover Muthamil Hospital's surgical, obstetric, and paediatric theatres.

Curriculum highlights

Anatomy & physiology relevant to anaesthesia
Pharmacology of anaesthetic agents and adjuncts
Anaesthesia machine — circuits, vaporizers, scavenging
Airway management equipment and techniques
Intra-operative monitoring and capnography
Regional anaesthesia setup
Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) workflow
OT sterilisation and sterile fields

Indicative — final semester-wise syllabus is confirmed by the institution office.

Career outcomes

Anaesthesia technician in hospitals and surgical centres
OT technician supporting elective and emergency surgery
Pre-operative assessment clinic technician
Pathway to BSc Anaesthesia Technology

Includes a 1-year internship inside Muthamil Hospital — clinical exposure across the relevant departments and supervised practice with consultants.