Information Package / Course Catalogue
Technology of Operating Room
Course Code: AMH101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide information about the physical layout, technical infrastructure and basic organizational rules of the operating room; to provide a safe and knowledgeable introduction to this special environment by understanding the aseptic principles of the surgical environment and the general functions of the basic tools and devices used in operations.

Course Content

Clean Air Technology Learning, Understanding the operating room lights, Ideal Operating Environment Understanding, Scissors Surgical Technology Learning, Cautery, Vacuum and Suction, Monitors and Other Machine Learning, Understanding the properties of the surgery instruments, Surgical instruments and Polishing Care Learning, Features a basic set, Special Sets, Sutures, drains Understanding

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Halise ÇİNAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Uses clean air technology in the operating room environment
2.Understands the importance of lighting in the operating room environment
3.Takes precautions to protect patient and staff safety in the operating room environment
4.Understand the Features of Surgical Instruments
5.Learns and uses surgical scissors technology
6.Learns and applies the maintenance and cleaning of surgical instruments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.LECTURE NOTES ON OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
2.KVC AMELİYATHANE HEMŞİRELİĞİ EL KİTABI, AYSEL TÜREL, GÖKTUĞ YAYINCILIK, 2012
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ideal Environment Understanding of operating room
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ideal Environment Understanding of operating room
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sterilization and disinfection in the operating room
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sterilization and disinfection in the operating room
Week 5 - Theoretical
Infection control methods in the operating room
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparation of the operating room and sterile material
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation of the surgical team
Week 8 - Theoretical
Hand hygiene and hand washing types- Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hand hygiene and hand washing types
Week 10 - Theoretical
Operating room cleaning
Week 11 - Theoretical
Surgical instruments and Polishing Care Learning
Week 12 - Theoretical
Understanding the properties of the surgery instruments
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sewing materials used in the operating room
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sewing materials used in the operating room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment67042
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
2
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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5
5
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5
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4
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5
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5
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5
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5
5
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5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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