Operating Room Services

Operating Room Services was established to train experienced operating room technicians who can ensure the preparation and use of all surgical materials used in multi-purpose operating rooms during surgery, directly participate in all surgical teams, and assist surgeons during surgery.

The scarcity of operating room technicians has made this profession increasingly sought after due to the increase in public and private inpatient facilities. Hospitals need healthcare professionals with specialized training in this field, resulting in high employment opportunities. The training is fundamental to training students to become technicians who are familiar with all surgical equipment in the operating room, can serve as auxiliary personnel, and can prepare and assist in the use of all high-tech surgical equipment used in surgery.

Their competencies are not limited to preparing the surgical infrastructure for surgery; they also include monitoring and recording patient vital signs, surgical patient safety, medication preparation and administration methods, patient positioning and wiping techniques, sterile dressing and undressing, surgical set preparation, and opening and closing sterile packages.

Important Information

Ø Students: Training, practice, and internships in workplaces will be conducted in accordance with the principles and procedures determined by the Council of Higher Education.

Graduates of the Operating Room Services Program receive an "Operating Room Services Associate Degree" diploma and the title "Operating Room Technician" (Operating Room Services).

Upon graduation, the courses and modules demonstrating the competencies acquired during the program are listed in the diploma supplement.

If the student withdraws before completing the program, a document indicating the courses and modules demonstrating the competencies acquired during the program is issued.

The professional competencies gained in the program are evaluated for career development in the workplace, certification programs, and, if desired, for transfer to all other programs.

This program accepts students based on the YGS-2 score type.

The program offers a second education program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Operating Room Services program can work as "Operating Room Technicians" in operating rooms within healthcare institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.

Candidates who successfully complete their associate's degree can continue their undergraduate education in the following programs:

Nursing

Nursing and Health Services

Emergency Aid and Disaster Management

using the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).