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This Operating Theatre Technician skill set is delivered at the Moorabbin campus and provides comprehensive training to prepare graduates to assist health professionals in an operating theatre.<p>This skill set will prepare learners to perform the following tasks within an operating theatre environment:<br>- positioning and repositioning patients during surgical procedures<br>- preparing and maintaining an operating room and its equipment<br>- assisting the surgical team during procedures<br>- assisting patients in the recovery room<br>- comprehend and adhere to the sterile field in the operating room.<p>All our units are taught by practicing health professionals who are current and have a wealth of experience in the hospital and theatre technician environments.<br>  <br>Your learning will be delivered in a blended environment supported by a range of hands-on practical classes on campus. Blended theory classes are delivered both online and on campus and include tutorials and engaging activities. Practical sessions are conducted in our simulated allied health health services facility, with access to simulated operating theatre and hospital environments.<p>Whether you are enrolled in the 3 unit skill set only or the HLT33115 Certificate III Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation, which includes the addition of the 3 unit skill set, at the end of the course, learners will undertake a compulsory two-week industry placement arranged through the Holmesglen Clinical Placement Office. This two-week placement aims to give learners the opportunity to gain valuable industry-specific work experience. This experience is an opportunity to both solidify the training undertaken at Holmesglen as well as improve the learners chances of finding employment upon completion of the course.