AMELİYATHANE TEKNOLOJİSİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AHP153	AMELİYATHANE TEKNOLOJİSİ	1	4	2	5

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 of this course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts of surgery, the physical and technological structure of the operating room, the equipment used in the operating room environment, surgical instruments, suture materials, patient positioning, and patient safety principles, and to develop their ability to use operating room technologies safely and effectively.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content includes: the definition and types of surgery, the physical and technological structure of the operating room, ventilation and air conditioning principles, operating room lighting systems, anesthesia and its types, anesthesia machines, patient monitoring, electrocautery devices, other technological devices used in the operating room, patient safety, classification of surgical instruments, suture materials and needles, operating table technology, and surgical positions and application principles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student can describe the physical and technological structure of the operating room.
The student can explain the principles of operating room ventilation and air conditioning.
Can distinguish between operating room lighting systems and cold light sources.
Within the scope of patient safety, they can explain the risks of wrong-field surgery and leaving foreign bodies behind.
Can classify surgical instruments according to their intended use.
Can distinguish between suture materials and their types.
Can describe operating table technology and its basic functions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	A short read about the operating room.	Introduction to operating room technology, basic concepts, and an overview of surgery.	Teaching method and question-and-answer technique
2	Review images related to operating room sections and layout.	The physical structure, sections, and technological infrastructure of the operating room.	Visual-assisted instruction and classroom discussion method
3	Preliminary reading on the concepts of positive and negative pressure and laminar flow.	Operating room ventilation, air conditioning and pressure systems.	Narrative methods and case examples
4	Research into the uses of surgical lamps and cold light sources.	Operating room lighting, surgical lamps, and cold light systems.	Visual-assisted instruction and classroom discussion method
5	Gaining preliminary knowledge about types of anesthesia and basic anesthesia equipment components.	Types of anesthesia and the technological structure of anesthesia devices.	Narrative methods and case examples
6	Provide a brief reading of monitoring parameters (ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, etc.).	Patient monitoring systems and key parameters monitored.	Narrative methods and case examples
7	Examining the concepts of monopolar and bipolar cautery.	Electrosurgical devices, energy systems, and safe usage principles.	Visual-assisted instruction and classroom discussion method
8	Preliminary research on devices such as aspirators, infusion pumps, and defibrillators.	Other technological devices used in the operating room (aspirators, infusion pumps, defibrillators, etc.)	Narrative methods and case examples
9	Review all the topics.	Practical Exam - Quiz I	Questions based on all the applications and theory covered.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Review of case studies related to wrong surgical site and foreign body retention.	Patient safety and technology-related risks in the operating room (wrong-field surgery, leaving foreign objects behind)	Case analysis and discussion methodology
12	Review of images related to basic surgical instrument groups.	Technological classification of surgical instruments used in surgery.	Narrative methods and case examples
13	Preliminary reading on absorbable and non-absorbable suture materials.	Suture materials and technological characteristics	Visual-assisted instruction and classroom discussion method
14	Review of all topics	Practical Exam - Quiz II	Questions based on all the applications and theory covered.
15	Reviewing the types and basic functions of operating tables.	Operating table technology and table systems, surgical positions, Short Quiz	Visual explanation and application demonstration.
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		Classical 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							5
2						4
3						4
4						4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4
2						4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4
2							5
3						4
4							5
5						4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4

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	12	4	48
Preliminary & Further Study	12	1	12
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	9	1	9
Laboratory	10	1	10
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	10	1	10
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	3	4	12
Preparation for the Short Exam	6	4	24
TOTAL	62	0	125