Surgical technology: training, information, schools and offers in your area

Eine Fachfrau Operationstechnik HF assistiert den Chirurgen während der Operation.
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Full-time training at a College of Higher Education lasts around three years. About forty percent of the training takes place as a theoretical part at school, sixty percent as a practical part in at least two different specialties or institutions in the form of internships. Specialties can be, for example: orthopaedics, vascular surgery, urology, special surgery (thorax, heart, etc.), visceral surgery, gynaecology, traumatology. There, as well as in the theoretical training, trainees are trained in the following areas, among others:
  • Care and support of patients in the operating area
  • Instrumentation activity
  • Serving activity
  • Organization and logistics
  • Quality management
  • Interprofessional collaboration and communication
  • Career development

The training in surgical technology ends with an oral diploma examination, a written diploma thesis and an internship qualification in the surgery department.

Nach dem Abschluss der HF Operationstechnik gibt es folgende Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten:

  • Kursangebote von Spitälern, Firmen, pädagogischen Institutionen und des Berufsverbandes SBV TOA in Bereichen wie Management, Ausbildung, Fachvertiefung, Mikrobiologie und Hygiene
  • Höhere Fachprüfung (HFP) z.B. Fachexpertin/Fachexperte für Infektionsprävention im Gesundheitswesen mit eidg. Diplom
  • Fachhochschulstudiengänge in verwandten Bereichen, z.B. Bachelor of Science (FH) in Pflege oder in Medizintechnik. Je nach Fachhochschule gelten unterschiedliche Zulassungsbedingungen.

Admission requirements for this continuing education, further training in surgical technology are usually:

  • Completed basic training of at least three years, preferably as a health professional Federal VET Diploma or medical practice assistant Federal VET Diploma

or

  • Vocational, technical or Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification

and

  • Aptitude assessment and admission procedure
  • Confirmation of a definitive internship position
  • Minimum age 17 years

It is worth checking the admission requirements of the school of your choice and contacting the school directly if you have any questions. This can be done quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form. Alternatively, use the "Ask a question" button and speak to the right contact person straight away.

Nach der Fachfrau Operationstechnik Ausbildung gibt es die Möglichkeit, sich auf eine chirurgische Fachrichtung zu spezialisieren. Möglich sind zum Beispiel Orthopädie, Herzchirurgie oder Mikrochirurgie. Mit genügend Erfahrung können sie den entsprechenden Operationsbereich einer Klinik leiten. Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, sich pädagogisch weiterzubilden und in Krankenhäusern oder Schulen des Gesundheitswesens zu unterrichten.

Redaktionelle Leitung:

Stefan Schmidlin, Bildungsberatung, Content-Team Modula AG

Quellen

Website des Schweizerischen Sekretariats für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI , Website www.berufsberatung.ch (offizielles schweizerisches Informationsportal der Studien-, Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung) sowie Websites und anderweitige Informationen der Berufsverbände und Bildungsanbieter.

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