Technician Course (6 months to 1 year Duration)
Technician Course
Technician courses at DST Group: Certified Operation Theatre Technician, Certified Dialysis Technician, Certified Neuro Technician, Certified ECG Technician, Certified Ward Technician.
Certified Operation Theatre Technician- COTT – (1 YEAR TECHNICIAN PROGRAM)
The Certified Operation Theatre Technician (COTT) program is a one-year technician-level course designed to train students in the core responsibilities of assisting in surgical procedures and managing operation theatre (OT) environments.
This program equips learners with the practical skills and ethical grounding required to support surgeons, anaesthetists, and nurses in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. The students will Learn Basics of human anatomy, surgical instruments, and sterilization techniques, Pre-operative and post-operative patient care, OT setup, maintenance, and infection control protocols, Handling of anaesthesia equipment and emergency response, Ethical conduct, teamwork, and communication in surgical settings. The Career Opportunities for Graduates of the COTT program are Operation Theatre Technicians, Surgical Assistants, Anaesthesia Support Staff, Emergency and Trauma Care Technicians, OT Coordinators in hospitals and surgical centres. The Employment sectors include: Government and private hospitals, Day-care surgical units and trauma centres, Maternity homes and specialty clinics, NGOs and emergency medical services
Eligibility Criteria
- Age – Candidate must be between 17 – 35 years
- Education – Passed + 2 Science or Equivalent Examination with PCM or PCB
- Minimum Marks – For General/SC/ST Category Only +2 Science Examination Passed
- Gender – Both Male and Female Candidates are eligible
- Medical fitness is mandatory
Certified DIALYSIS Technician- CDT – (1 YEAR TECHNICIAN PROGRAM)
The Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) program is a one-year technician-level course designed to train students in the operation and maintenance of dialysis machines and the care of patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
This program equips learners with the clinical and technical skills required to assist in the management of patients with renal failure, under the supervision of nephrologists and healthcare professionals. The students will learn Basics of kidney function and renal disorders, Principles and procedures of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, Operation, sterilization, and maintenance of dialysis equipment, Patient preparation, monitoring, and post-dialysis care, Infection control, emergency response, and ethical patient handling. The Career Opportunities of the CDT program graduates are as Dialysis Technicians in hospitals and dialysis centres, Renal Care Assistants, Patient Care Technicians in nephrology units, home dialysis support staff, Technicians in nephrology research or equipment companies. Employment sectors include: Government and private hospitals, Standalone dialysis centres, Kidney care clinics and nephrology departments, NGOs and home healthcare services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age – Candidate must be between 17 – 35 years
- Education – Passed + 2 Science or Equivalent Examination with PCM or PCB
- Minimum Marks – For General/SC/ST Category Only +2 Science Examination Passed
- Gender – Both Male and Female Candidates are eligible
- Medical fitness is mandatory
Certified NEURO Technician- CNT – (1 YEAR TECHNICIAN PROGRAM)
The Certified Neuro Technician (CNT) program is a one-year technician-level course designed to train students in the fundamentals of neurological diagnostics and patient monitoring.
This program equips learners with the skills to assist neurologists in conducting tests such as EEG, EMG, NCV, and other neurophysiological procedures essential for diagnosing disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The students will learn Basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, Principles and procedures of EEG (Electroencephalography), EMG (Electromyography), and NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity), Operation and maintenance of neurodiagnostic equipment, Patient preparation, safety, and monitoring during procedures, Documentation, reporting, and ethical handling of neurological data. The Career Opportunities Graduates of the CNT program is Neuro Technicians or EEG/EMG Technologists, Neurodiagnostic Assistants, Clinical Neurophysiology Technicians, Technicians in neurology departments or research labs. Employment sectors include: Government and private hospitals (neurology and neurosurgery units), Diagnostic and neurophysiology centres, Rehabilitation and trauma care facilities, Neuroscience research institutions
Eligibility Criteria
- Age – Candidate must be between 17 – 35 years
- Education – Passed + 2 Science or Equivalent Examination with PCM or PCB
- Minimum Marks – For General/SC/ST Category Only +2 Science Examination Passed
- Gender – Both Male and Female Candidates are eligible
- Medical fitness is mandatory
Certified ECG Technician- CECGT – (6 MONTH TECHNICIAN PROGRAM)
The Certified ECG Technician (CECGT) program is a six-month technician-level course designed to train students in the operation of electrocardiogram (ECG) machines and the interpretation of basic cardiac rhythms.
This program equips learners with the skills to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions through accurate ECG recordings and patient care. The student will learn Basics of cardiac anatomy and physiology, Principles of electrocardiography and lead placement, Operation and maintenance of ECG machines, Identification of normal and abnormal ECG patterns, Patient preparation, safety, and infection control, Ethical handling of patient data and communication. The Career Opportunities of the CECGT program Graduates are ECG Technicians in hospitals and diagnostic centres, Cardiac Monitoring Assistants, emergency Room (ER) Technicians, Technicians in cardiology departments and mobile health units. Employment sectors include: Government and private hospitals, Cardiology clinics and heart care centres, Diagnostic laboratories and emergency care units, Community health programs and NGOs
Eligibility Criteria
- Age – Candidate must be between 17 – 35 years
- Education – Passed + 2 Science or Equivalent Examination with PCM or PCB
- Minimum Marks – For General/SC/ST Category Only +2 Science Examination Passed
- Gender – Both Male and Female Candidates are eligible
- Medical fitness is mandatory
Certified WARD Technician- CWT – (6 MONTH TECHNICIAN PROGRAM)
The Certified Ward Technician (CWT) program is a six-month technician-level course designed to train students in the essential skills required to assist in patient care within hospital wards.
This program prepares learners to support nurses and doctors in maintaining hygiene, monitoring patients, and ensuring smooth ward operations in both government and private healthcare settings. The student will learn the Basics of patient care and ward management, Bed-making, patient hygiene, and mobility assistance, Monitoring vital signs and reporting abnormalities, Infection control, waste disposal, and ward sanitation, Communication, empathy, and ethical conduct in patient interaction. The Career Opportunities of the CWT program Graduates are Ward Technicians or Ward Assistants, Patient Care Attendants, Nursing Support Staff, Hospital Sanitation and Logistics Coordinators. Employment sectors include: Government and private hospitals, Nursing homes and rehabilitation centres, Community health facilities and NGOs, Emergency and trauma care units
Eligibility Criteria
- Age – Candidate must be between 17 – 35 years
- Education – Passed 10th and above
- Minimum Marks – For General/SC/ST Category Only 10th and above Examination Passed
- Gender – Both Male and Female Candidates are eligible
- Medical fitness is mandatory
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