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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07721006 | Safety in the Operating Room | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study, demonstration, practical applications, use of visual and audiovisual materials (presentations, videos), simulation and skills training. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Serkan KARAKOYUN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Serkan KARAKOYUN | B ZEMIN-129 | [email protected] | 7461 | Monday 14.00-15.00 |
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to operating room safety
Week 2: Physical structure and layout of the operating room
Week 3: Ventilation and air conditioning systems in the operating room
Week 4: Principles of asepsis and antisepsis
Week 5: Decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization processes
Week 6: Surgical team roles and surgical control list (WHO Surgical Safety Checklist)
Week 7: Patient safety: Right patient, right site, right procedure
Week 8: Surgical counting procedures
Week 9: Patient positioning and safety in the operating room
Week 10: Electrosurgical devices and safety (cautery and electrical safety)
Week 11: Sharps injuries and prevention of occupational accidents
Week 12: Hazardous materials and radiation safety
Week 13: Fire and disaster management in the operating room
Week 14: General evaluation and review of operating room safety practices
Week 2: Physical structure and layout of the operating room
Week 3: Ventilation and air conditioning systems in the operating room
Week 4: Principles of asepsis and antisepsis
Week 5: Decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization processes
Week 6: Surgical team roles and surgical control list (WHO Surgical Safety Checklist)
Week 7: Patient safety: Right patient, right site, right procedure
Week 8: Surgical counting procedures
Week 9: Patient positioning and safety in the operating room
Week 10: Electrosurgical devices and safety (cautery and electrical safety)
Week 11: Sharps injuries and prevention of occupational accidents
Week 12: Hazardous materials and radiation safety
Week 13: Fire and disaster management in the operating room
Week 14: General evaluation and review of operating room safety practices
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the Operating Room Safety course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills to ensure patient and staff safety in the operating room environment. The course focuses on infection control, sterilization principles, surgical safety protocols, and risk management, enabling students to apply safety standards effectively and contribute to a safe surgical environment.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P14 | Explains the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules in the field of operating room services for individuals and society. | 4 |
| P1 | Transfers the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of operating room services to practice in the field. | 1 |
| P6 | To know the civilization to which our nation belongs and to act with professional ethics and to have a sense of social responsibility. | 2 |
| P11 | Selects and uses OHS-related information and appropriate methods and tools in solving problems encountered to create a healthy and safe working environment. | 3 |
| P15 | Possesses theoretical knowledge on sterilization, asepsis-antisepsis, infection control and patient safety and applies them in accordance with standards. | 5 |
| P16 | Possesses up-to-date knowledge of surgical equipment, drugs, medical devices and technological systems and uses them effectively. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Acts within the framework of professionalism and ethical rules in communication within the team. | P.14.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Ability to produce strategies in accordance with professional ethics for the problems encountered | P.6.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to explain work-related illnesses and the precautions to be taken to prevent occupational diseases | P.11.5 | 1 |
| O4 | Ability to identify and analyze risk factors in work environments and explain the precautions to be taken | P.11.6 | 1 |
| O5 | Ability to explain infection control principles and patient safety standards in the operating room environment | P.15.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Ability to use technological systems (monitor, aspirator, electrocautery, operating table, etc.) used during surgery safely and effectively | P.16.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Takes appropriate measures in case of device failure, system error or security risk and can convey it to the relevant units. | P.16.5 | 1 |
| O8 | Ability to act in accordance with patient safety, infection control and ethical rules in the use of medical devices | P.16.6 | 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 | Safety in the Operating Room |
| 2 | Physical Structure and Areas of the Operating Room |
| 3 | Operating Room Air Conditioning and Ventilation |
| 4 | Principles of Asepsis and Antisepsis |
| 5 | Decontamination and Sterilization Processes |
| 6 | Safe Surgery Checklist |
| 7 | Right Patient, Right Site, Right Procedure |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Surgical Counting Procedures |
| 10 | Patient Positioning and Safety |
| 11 | Cautery and Electrical Safety |
| 12 | Sharps Injuries and Prevention |
| 13 | Hazardous Materials and Radiation Safety |
| 14 | Fire and Disaster Management in the Operating Room |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Surgical Nursing |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 81 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,70 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P6 | P11 | P14 | P15 | P16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to produce strategies in accordance with professional ethics for the problems encountered | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Ability to explain work-related illnesses and the precautions to be taken to prevent occupational diseases | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Ability to identify and analyze risk factors in work environments and explain the precautions to be taken | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Acts within the framework of professionalism and ethical rules in communication within the team. | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| O5 | Ability to explain infection control principles and patient safety standards in the operating room environment | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Ability to use technological systems (monitor, aspirator, electrocautery, operating table, etc.) used during surgery safely and effectively | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O7 | Takes appropriate measures in case of device failure, system error or security risk and can convey it to the relevant units. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O8 | Ability to act in accordance with patient safety, infection control and ethical rules in the use of medical devices | - | - | - | - | 5 |