Operating Room Attendant

Expand your knowledge and skills in the operating room environment!

 

Operating Room Attendants are an integral part of the O.R. team, responsible for ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients, staff and visitors.

 

Through a combination of theory and fieldwork practice, you will learn the skills to become confident in the operating room environment, learning key communication skills, infection control, patient positioning, and more. Operating Room Attendants must pay attention to detail, have dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to use operating room equipment and surgical tools.

 

Designed for individuals who do not have a nursing background, learn from industry experts to help prepare for real-world practice. Health care aides and personal support workers may be interested in this specialty training for entry into the Operating Room Attendant profession. 

 

NOTE: Potential applicants and in-progress students need to be aware that most agencies working with our placement students are requiring placement students to be fully vaccinated by Health Canada approved vaccines. Please consider your vaccine status when considering this program as it may have a significant impact on your ability to participate in clinical/field placement.

 

 

Admission and Registration
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Simply ensure you meet the requirements listed on the Admission Requirements webpage prior to registering.

Interested in taking a single course? Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, the courses in this program can be taken individually.

Financial Assistance

green checkmark OSAP funding may be available. Learn more about Financial Assistance Options for Continuing Education Students.

Complete both of these courses:

NRSGNSCD9   Operating Room Attendant
HSCI10155       Operating Room Attendant Laboratory Experience

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.