Program Description

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. 

Potential and in-progress students must be aware that most agencies accepting clinical/placement students require you to be fully vaccinated with Health Canada approved vaccines. If you are not fully immunized, it may have a significant impact on your ability to participate in clinical/field placement.

Additional Details

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.

Opportunities

This program provides specialty training for health care aides and personal support workers looking to enter the Operating Room Attendant profession.

For details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank (opens in new window).

Next Steps

Field Placement / Clinical

Students preparing for laboratory and clinical experience should visit our Preclinical / Clinical webpage and our Clinical FAQ for details and information on the process.

You MUST register for Preplacement/Clinical Service (HLTH10223), which is not part of the program of study, to complete required health clearances prior to registering for a clinical.

Frequently Asked Questions

College Resources

Program Contact

Continuing Education
Health, Nursing and Community Studies
Email Us
1-844-767-6871

Completion Requirement

2 Course(s)

Student in operating room

 

This program of studies applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion email the Program Contact listed at the bottom of this page.

Click on the course names to view current availability.

A selection of courses will be offered each term. Visit our course schedule page for a tentative list of future offerings.

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