Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Have you passed 12th standard? Do you want to pursue a job oriented operation theatre technology course after 12th? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of top DOTA (Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology) colleges in Kerala.
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In this post, readers will find the following details – list of best DOTA (Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology) colleges in Kerala, their address, contact number, admission process, fees and admission process. Apart from college-related information, I’ve also covered course-related data such as – course duration, eligibility criteria, syllabus etc.
This post has been crafted keeping the needs of paramedical education aspirants in mind. Information provided in this post will help them choose a good DOTA college. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now. Here it is –
Top DOTA (Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology) Colleges in Kerala 2022
- Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Government
- Address: Ulloor Akkulam Road, Near SAT Hospital, Medical College Junction, Chalakkuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram
- Contact number: 04712443095
- Government Medical College, Kottayam
- Type of college: Government
- Address: Gandhi Nagar, Kottayam
- Contact number: 04812597284
- Government Medical College, Thrissur
- Type of college: Government
- Address: MG Kavu, Thrissur
- Contact number: 04872201355
- Government Medical College, Alappuzha
- Type of college: Government
- Address: Vandanam, Ambalappuzha, NH 66, Alappuzha
- Contact number: 04772382611
- Government Medical College, Kozhikode
- Type of college: Government
- Address: Medical College Junction, 17, Mavoor Road, Near Police Station, Kozhikode
- Contact number: 04952355331
- Government Medical College, Ernakulam
- Type of college: Government
- Address: HMT Road, HMT Colony, Kalamassery, Ernakulam
- Contact number: 04842411460
- Baby Memorial College of Allied Sciences, Kozhikode
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Kozhikode
- Contact number: 0495274439
- Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Pariyaram, Kannur
- Contact number: 04972808080
- KIMS, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram
- Contact number: 04712447575
- Lourde College of Paramedical Science, Ernakulam
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Kochi, Ernakulam
- Contact number: 04844123456
- Ananthapuri Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Chackai, Thiruvananthapuram
- Contact number: 04712506565
- Sree Gokulam College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram
- Contact number: 04723041234
- Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Kannur Medical College, Kannur
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy, Kannur
- Contact number: 04972855010
- College of Paramedical Sciences, EMS Memorial Cooperative Hospital and Research Centre, Malappuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Malappuram
- Contact number: 049332214024
- NIMS Medicity, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Aralumoodu, Neyyatinkara, Thiruvananthapuram
- Contact number: 04712223632
- Wellcare Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Kochi
- Type of college: Private
- Address: SA Road, Vyttila, Kochi
- Contact number: 04844117997
- Mahathma Gandhi College of Health Sciences, Palakkad
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Kallekkad, Kodunthirappully, Palakkad
- Contact number: 04912509000
- Moulana College of Paramedical Sciences, Malappuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Angadipuram PO, Malappuram
- Contact number: 04933228011
- Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Chalakka, PO North Kuthiyathodu, Ernakulam
- Contact number: 04842573060
- Dr Somervel Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Parassala Vellarada Road, Karakkonam, Thiruvananthapura, Kerala
- Contact number: 04712252451
- AKG Cooperative Institute of Health Sciences, Kannur
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Mavilayi, Kannur
- Contact number: 04972826420
- Almas Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Malappuram
- Type of college: Private
- Address: Kottakkal, Malappuram
- Contact number: 04832809100
The list consists of both Government and private paramedical colleges. Private colleges are also known as self-financing institutes. The list has not been ranked in any order (ascending or descending).
What is this paramedical course all about? What is it like to pursue this course? What is the course content like? What’s the future scope associated with it? You will find answers to these questions in the next section. Let us start –
DOTA Course Details
DOTA stands for Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology. It is a Diploma level paramedical course. Technically speaking, it is an OTT (Operation Theatre Technology) training program.
The course duration is two years. Candidates who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to pursue this course.
What is operation theatre technology training all about, some of you may ask. Come, let us take a close look at this job role/profile. Surgery forms an important part of modern-healthcare system. Surgery is carried out to treat different types of conditions or diseases. Surgery is also carried out for organ transplant.
Medical establishments have well equipped operation theatres for carrying out surgeries. An operation theatre consists of sophisticated medical equipment, surgical equipment, beds and tables. A qualified surgeon carries out the surgery. A surgeon usually has a team, which helps him/her with the surgery.
Usually, a surgery-team consists of the following members – surgeons, anaesthetist, nurses and operation theatre assistants/technicians. DOTA course will help you become an operation theatre assistant or technician!
What’s the role of an operation theatre assistant, some of you may ask. The main role of an OT assistant is to help the surgeon, anaesthetist and nurses during the operation. An OT assistant plays an important role on the operation theatre. He/she may be tasked with activities such as – patient preparation, sterilization of surgical equipment, sterilization of the OT room etc.
In order to perform these tasks, a candidate must possess adequate technical and interpersonal skills! This is where a program like DOTA comes handy! The program trains students and turns them into skilled OT technicians!
After completing DOTA course, a candidate will be able to perform the following tasks – sterilize and look after surgical equipment, prepare operation table, sterilize surgical-gear and drapes & assist surgeon/nurses. Come, let us take a close look at additional information such as – eligibility criteria, duration and more.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum educational qualification required to pursue DOTA course is – Passed 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
Duration
DOTA course is two years long.
Syllabus
Here are some of the main subjects present in the curriculum –
- Surgical procedures
- Post-surgical patient care
- Surgical equipment
- Medical ethics
- OT sterilization and hygiene
Admission process
Admission process may vary from one institute to another. Reputed institutes are known to conduct merit based admission process. When it comes to this (merit based admission) process, marks secured by a candidate in PCB subjects are taken into consideration. A merit list is formed on the basis of marks secured by applicants. Seats are allotted among eligible and deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in the merit list.
However, admission process may vary from one institute to another. For example – some private paramedical colleges are known to conduct direct and/or donation-based admission process.
Fees
Tuition fees depends upon factors such as – type of the college, scholarship status of the candidate, rating of the college etc. On an average, the tuition fees could be anywhere between 10-30K INR per year.
Career prospects
After completing DOTA course, a candidate may find an entry level job at the following establishments – multi specialty hospitals, trauma centers, emergency medicine centers etc. At these places, they may don the role of an OT assistant/technician. OT assistants usually ply their trade in sections such as – ICU, CCU and Operation Theatres.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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