Overview
The Essential Leadership Concepts for OT Managers program is designed to equip Operation Theatre (OT) Managers and senior nursing staff with essential leadership, management, and quality improvement skills. This blended 15-hour program focuses on developing competencies in staff supervision, team communication, human resource management, and operational planning in the OT environment. Participants will learn to apply evidence-based management tools, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean, and Six Sigma, to enhance safety and efficiency in surgical care. The course emphasizes leadership traits such as decision-making, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—crucial for leading multidisciplinary surgical teams. By integrating quality assurance practices and strategic planning, participants will be empowered to create a safe, compliant, and efficient OT setup that aligns with national and international healthcare standards.
What You'll Gain
- Strengthen leadership and decision-making abilities in the OT environment
- Learn effective team supervision, delegation, and communication strategies
- Master the use of RCA, Lean, and Six Sigma tools for process improvement
- Apply patient safety and medico-legal compliance principles
- Develop emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
- Gain insights into OT budgeting, HR planning, and staff development
Special Features
- Blended learning model combining online and workshop-based instruction
- Simulation-based sessions on leadership and communication in the OT
- Case-based learning using real-world scenarios and reflective exercises
- Practical exposure to quality improvement tools (PDSA, RCA)
- HSSC-recognized certification for leadership upskilling in nursing
- Mapped to NABH and WHO Safe Surgery standards
Course Eligibility: For Allied / Paramedical / Nursing / Medical students
Course Sub Eligibility: OT Managers, Senior Nursing Staff, and aspiring healthcare leaders involved in OT management.
Description
This program develops the managerial and leadership capabilities of OT Managers and senior nursing professionals. It focuses on supervision, team building, resource management, and quality improvement through evidence-based tools and communication frameworks. Participants will gain practical insights to strengthen patient safety, optimize workflows, and enhance operational excellence in the OT.
Curriculum
Staff oversight, team supervision, role delegation, resource allocation, crisis management, budgeting, and leadership traits.
Recruitment, retention, burnout prevention, continuous nursing education (CNE), performance evaluation, and feedback mechanisms.
Quality improvement models, patient safety culture, error reporting, and medico-legal documentation.
Communication strategies, emotional intelligence, ethics, and cultural competence in diverse OT teams.
OT design, workflow optimization, and compliance with national/international standards.
Career progression, leadership roles, and networking in professional nursing associations.
LMS-based assessment including scenario-based MCQs and reflective exercises.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
OT Managers, Senior Nursing Staff, and aspiring healthcare leaders involved in OT management.
The total duration is 15 hours, delivered in a blended mode (self-paced + instructor-led).
Yes, simulation and case-based sessions form an integral part of the course.
Participants will receive an HSSC-recognized Certificate of Completion in “Essential Leadership Concepts for OT Managers.”
Through LMS-based quizzes, reflective case analyses, and scenario-based evaluations.