AMELİYATHANE UYGULAMALARI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AHP156	AMELİYATHANE UYGULAMALARI	2	6	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer SİBEL BULUT HAKLI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SİBEL BULUT HAKLI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide students with fundamental knowledge about the operating room environment, surgical team structure, and operating room processes; and to develop their professional awareness and skills to participate in operating room practices at the level of observation and support within their authority, in accordance with patient and employee safety, asepsis-antisepsis principles, and ethical rules.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers an introduction to surgery and its historical development, operating room organization and team structure, communication in the operating room, stress and motivation, surgical stages and patient preparation, patient safety, infection control and medical waste management, surgical handwashing techniques, wearing sterile gloves and surgical gowns, identification of surgical instruments, operating table preparation and instrument care, packaging and sterility processes of medical devices, support for interventional procedures (Foley catheter, nasogastric tube) in the perioperative period, introduction to suture materials and basic knotting techniques, management of pathology specimens, and basic information on laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the basic concepts of surgery, its historical development, and the types of surgery.
It distinguishes between the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods in accordance with patient safety principles.
This document describes infection control, asepsis-antisepsis, and medical waste management practices in the operating room.
The surgeon demonstrates surgical handwashing techniques and the steps involved in putting on sterile gloves and a surgical gown.
The student recognizes and relates the basic surgical instruments used in the operating room and the processes of preparing the operating table.
It describes the processes involved in packaging medical devices, opening sterile packages, and maintaining the chain of sterility.
Provides support, within the scope of his/her authority, for commonly used interventional procedures (Foley catheter, nasogastric tube) during the perioperative period.
It identifies suture materials and basic knotting techniques used in surgery and demonstrates them in a simulation environment.
This describes the process for collecting, labeling, and transferring pathology samples from a patient.
It describes the fundamental approaches to laparoscopic and robotic surgery and their impact on operating room processes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading lecture notes, research	Introduction to Surgery and its Historical Development	Explain, Discuss
2	Reading lecture notes, research	Operating Room Culture, Communication, and Teamwork	Explain, Discuss
3	Reading lecture notes, research	Surgical Stages and Patient Preparation	Explain, Discuss
4	Reading lecture notes, research	Infection Control and Medical Waste Management	Explain, Discuss
5	Reading lecture notes, research	Surgical Hand Washing and Antisepsis	Explain, Discuss, Apply
6	Reading lecture notes, research	Wearing Sterile Gloves and Surgical Gown	Explain, Discuss, Apply
7	Reading lecture notes, research	Practical Exam - Quiz I	Application, Writing
8	Reading lecture notes, research	Foley Catheter and NG Tube Applications	Explain, Discuss, Apply
9	Reading lecture notes, research	Operating Table Preparation, Medical Instruments and Care	Explain, Discuss, Apply
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading lecture notes, research	Medical Instrument Packaging and Sterility Process	Explain, Discuss, Apply
12	Reading lecture notes, research	Sutures and Suture Techniques	Explain, Discuss, Apply
13	Reading lecture notes, research	Practical Exam - Quiz II	Application, Writing
14	Reading lecture notes, research	Pathology Samples and Process Management	Explain, Discuss
15	Reading lecture notes, research	Current Surgical Approaches and Clinical Processes, Short Quiz	Explain, Discuss
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rothrock, J. C. (2022). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (17th ed.). Elsevier.
Yanardağ, C. H., & Olgun, Ş. (2023). Ameliyathane teknikerliği. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Computer-Lab-Practice Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains fundamental, current, and scientific information related to its field.
2	It describes occupational health and safety, patient safety, and quality management processes.
3	It explains the principles of sterilization, disinfection, and asepsis-antisepsis used in surgical settings.
4	This document explains ethical and legal responsibilities and professional standards in an operating room environment.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the operating principles of surgical instruments, equipment, and technologies used in the operating room.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She solves problems related to his field from a critical perspective.
2	Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with the operating room team.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They effectively apply their knowledge in their field during the implementation phase.
2	Prepares and uses instruments, devices, and materials used in surgical procedures in accordance with proper technique.
3	They play an active role in patient care processes before, during, and after surgery.
4	It fully complies with the practices for maintaining a sterile environment.
5	It ensures the safety of the patient, the team, and the environment in the operating room.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She takes responsibility for improving quality in operating room processes.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With a lifelong learning mindset, they plan their professional development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Operating room organization contributes to record keeping, documentation, and teamwork.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It adheres to professional ethical principles, confidentiality, and patient rights.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	6	84
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	6	84
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	184