Operating Room Services
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Operating Room Services
Course Details
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Operating Room Services
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07720002 | introduction to Anesthesia | 1 | Spring | 2 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | This course is conducted primarily using the lecture method, along with question–answer, discussion, and case analysis techniques. Visual and auditory materials (such as slides, videos, etc.) are utilized to support students'learning process. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There is no prerequisite. |
| Coordinator | Lect. Necibe Şeyda TUNALI |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Necibe Şeyda TUNALI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Definition and history of anesthesia, types of anesthesia (general, regional, local), anesthetic agents, patient preparation, monitoring, anesthesia complications, and roles and responsibilities within the operating room team.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to ensure that students learn the basic principles of anesthesia, types of anesthesia, and the stages of its application. It is intended for students to gain knowledge about the drugs, tools, equipment, and devices used in the anesthesia process in the operating room environment, and to acquire the competence to act with awareness of patient safety, ethical principles, and teamwork in anesthesia practices.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Transfers the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services to practice in the field. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to explain the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Ability to internalize the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services in practice in the field. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services into practice in the field. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental principles, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications of intravenous anesthesia |
| 2 | Intravenous anesthetic drug groups, their side effects, and the principles of safe use in the operating room |
| 3 | Basic concepts of inhalation anesthesia, MAC value, and pharmacological properties |
| 4 | Types of inhalation anesthetics, their clinical effects, and possible complications |
| 5 | Properties, areas of use, and toxicity risks of amide-type local anesthetics |
| 6 | Comparison of ester-type local anesthetics with the amide group |
| 7 | Mechanism of action of opioid analgesics and their roles in anesthesia |
| 8 | midterm exam |
| 9 | Side effects of opioid analgesics, risk of addiction, and their antagonists |
| 10 | Mechanisms of action of neuromuscular blockers and their importance in intubation |
| 11 | Neuromuscular blocker antagonists and principles of safe use |
| 12 | The effects of vasoactive and hypotensive agents on hemodynamics |
| 13 | Clinical management of vasoactive drugs used during the anesthesia process and fluid-electrolyte balance |
| 14 | Clinical management of vasoactive drugs used during the anesthesia process and fluid-electrolyte balance -2 |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Çelik, M.G. (Ed.) (2015), Anesthesiology for Technicians and Technologists, 2nd Edition, Güneş Medical Publishers. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to explain the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services. | 5 |
| O2 | Ability to internalize the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services in practice in the field. | 5 |
| O3 | Ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services into practice in the field. | 5 |