Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology

1. Programme Overview

The Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology trains learners to work as skilled perioperative professionals who support surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Students gain hands-on skills in theatre preparation, infection prevention, instrument handling, patient safety, and postoperative care.

This programme prepares graduates to work confidently in modern surgical environments across Kenya and internationally.

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2. Why Study Perioperative Theatre Technology?

  • High demand for theatre technologists in hospitals and surgical centers.

  • Opportunity to work closely with surgeons and anaesthetists.

  • A career that blends technical skills, patient care, and critical thinking.

  • Skills are globally transferable.

3. Who Is This Course For?

  • KCSE graduates wanting a technical medical career.

  • Healthcare workers seeking specialization in surgical support.

  • Individuals interested in anatomy, patient care, and surgical technology.

No prior medical background is required.

4. Entry Requirements

  • KCSE Mean Grade: C- for Diploma (or as per TVET/CDACC equivalent guidelines)

  • Pass in Biology or Biological Sciences

  • Pass in English/Kiswahili

  • Must be medically fit for clinical placements

5. Course Duration

2  years for Diploma and 1 year for Certificate, including:

  • Classroom theory

  • Simulation lab practice

  • Clinical placement in accredited hospitals

6. Key Learning Areas

Students will be trained in:

A. Surgical Environment & Theatre Operations

  • Roles of theatre personnel

  • Types of operating rooms

  • Theatre workflow and safety protocols

B. Infection Prevention & Control

  • Sterilization and disinfection

  • Aseptic techniques

  • Handling and storage of sterile supplies

C. Anatomy & Physiology

  • Human body systems

  • Surgical anatomy

  • Physiology relevant to surgery

D. Surgical Instruments & Equipment

  • Identification and classification of instruments

  • Care, cleaning, and assembly

  • Operation of theatre machines and devices

E. Patient Care & Safety

  • Patient positioning

  • Pre-operative preparation

  • Post-operative monitoring

  • Documentation and communication

F. Perioperative Procedures

  • Scrubbing, gowning, and gloving

  • Assisting during surgery

  • Managing specimens

  • Counting instruments and materials

7. Practical Skills Students Gain

  • Prepare and maintain sterile fields

  • Set up theatre equipment and instruments

  • Assist surgeons during operations

  • Manage theatre emergencies

  • Handle surgical supplies and documentation

  • Support pre-operative and post-operative patient care

8. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

  • County & private hospitals

  • Mission hospitals

  • Surgical centres

  • Maternity theatres

  • Specialized surgical units (ENT, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology)

  • NGOs providing medical services

Job titles include:

  • Perioperative Theatre Technologist

  • Operating Theatre Technician (OTT)

  • Scrub Technician

  • Surgical Assistant

  • Sterile Processing Technician

9. Why Choose Our College?

  • Modern training labs and skills rooms

  • Real clinical exposure in partner hospitals

  • Competency-based training following CDACC standards

  • Experienced trainers and theatre professionals

  • Strong career support and placement guidance

10. How to Apply

Intakes: January, May, and September
Mode of Study: Full-time

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Call/WhatsApp: 0792 991 221 
Email: hofaceinternational@gmail.com
Visit: Ruiru, Kiambu County (25.4 km from Nairobi)