Health Industry Training

HLT47515

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Operating Theatre Technician play an important part in the setup, checks and maintenance of operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associate ed equipment.

The number of Operating Theatre Technicians have grown very strongly over 5 years with most workers working full time in the health care and social assistance industry.

Operating theatre technicians:

  • Transport patients to and from the theatre and wards
  • Assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery
  • Set up, check, connect and adjust surgical equipment
  • Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses and anaesthetists
  • Clean and restock the operating room, arranging instruments, supplies and equipment according to instruction
  • Position patients for surgical and anaesthetic treatments.

Delivery mode

Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $5,000 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Traineeship
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $5,000 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support will prepare you for the following role.

About Health Industry Training

At Health Industry Training, we are a dedicated team of educators and administrators, who support and nurture each other and our students.

Operating since 2010
Legal name GP Links Wide Bay Pty Ltd
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