Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology
Unit Overview
The Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology introduces learners to the basic skills required to support surgical procedures in an operating theatre. This is one of the most sensitive areas in a hospital, where teamwork, precision, and strict adherence to safety standards are essential.
In this course, you learn how operating theatres are prepared before surgery, how instruments are handled, and how patients are supported before, during, and after procedures. The focus is on ensuring that everything in the theatre environment is safe, sterile, and well organized.
At St. Mary’s, training is closely linked to a real hospital setting. This gives learners the opportunity to observe how surgical teams work, how procedures are coordinated, and how theatre support staff contribute to patient safety. It helps you understand the seriousness and discipline required in this environment.
The program follows the TVET CDACC competency-based curriculum, meaning you are trained and assessed based on your ability to perform practical theatre support tasks under supervision. By the end of the course, you are expected to assist safely and confidently in basic theatre operations.
Unit Objectives
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Introduce learners to operating theatre procedures and environment
- Build basic skills in surgical support and patient preparation
- Develop competence in maintaining sterile conditions
- Promote safety and infection control in theatre settings
- Prepare learners for entry-level roles in surgical support services
Unit Content
Key areas of study include:
- Introduction to perioperative theatre technology
- Anatomy and physiology basics
- Theatre preparation and setup
- Sterilization and infection prevention
- Handling of surgical instruments
- Patient positioning and preparation
- Basic surgical support techniques
- Theatre safety procedures
- Waste management in theatre
- Industrial attachment / theatre practice
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in:
- Hospital operating theatres
- Private surgical clinics
- Theatre Assistant
- Surgical Support Staff
- Perioperative Support Technician
Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification
Duration of the Unit
Certificate: 6 months - 1 year
Why Study This Unit?
- High market demand
- Hands-on practical learning
- Pathway to further professional growth
