BACHELOR OF

Mahdokht Pourdeljo
SCIENCE IN
SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY
Operation nurse
 Code Course title Credit Total Hours Requirement
of Theoretical Practical Total
course
01 Anatomy1 2 26 17 43 -
02 Anatomy2 2 26 17 43 01
03 Physiology1 2 34 - 34 -
04 Physiology 2 1 17 17 03
05 Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 2 34 - 34 -

06 Microbiology and Parasitology 3 34 34 68 -

07 Pathology 1 17 - 17 04
08 Hematology and Blood transfusion 2 34 - 34 04
09 Immunology 2 26 17 43 04
10 Biostatistics 1 17 - 17 -
11 The research method in the operating 1 17 - 17 -
room
12 Information Technology in OR 1 9 17 26 -
13 Medical physics and electrical and 2 34 - 34 -
robotics and Its use in OR
14 General Psychology 2 34 - 34 -
15 Pharmacology 3 51 - 51 05
16 Medical Terminology 1 17 - 17 With 24
17 Technical language 2 34 - 34 General
English
18 Mental Health in OR 2 34 - 34 14
19 Health 2 34 - 34 -
20 Principles and techniques of circulate 2 26 17 43 -

21 Principles and techniques of 2 26 17 43 -

performance scrub

22 The sterilization and disinfection 1 17 - 17 -

23 Introduction to equipment and 2 34 - 34 -

operating room equipment

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 Code Course title Credit Total Hours Requirement
of
course Theoretical Practical Total
24 Introduction to the technology 2 34 - 34 -
Surgery
25 Introduction to Internal Medicine 2 34 - 34 02.04
26 Surgical technology in Surgical 3 51 - 51 02.04.07
Gastroenterology and
Endocrinology
27 Surgical technology in gynecology 2 34 - 34 02.03.07
and urology (urinary)

28 Surgical technology in heart 2 34 - 34 01.03.07

surgery (cardiology) and respiratory

29 Surgical technology in surgery, 3 51 - 51 02.04.07

nerves and Orthopedics

30 Surgical technology in ENT, 2 34 - 34 02.03.07

Maxillofacial and eye surgeries

31 Surgical technology in pediatric 1 17 - 17 02.03.07

surgery
32 Surgical Technology in Skin 1 17 - 17 01.03.07
surgery , Burns and transplants

33 Anesthesia 2 34 - 34 -
34 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 51 - 51 33
methods and principles of intensive
care
35 Advanced Principles of care in the 2 34 - 34 34
recovery room

36 Emergency 1 17 - 17 -
37 Management in operating room 2 34 - 34 -
38 Professional ethics in the operating 1 17 - 17 -
room
39 Training in surgical nursing skills 2 - 102 102 20.21
40 Conduct training in the operating 1 - 51 51 20.21
room
41 Training in Central sterile 1 - 51 51 22
department

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Code of Course title Credit Total Hours Requirement
course Theoretical Practical Total
42 Training principles and 2 - 102 102 40
techniques of scrub and
circulate
43 Training techniques operating 3 - 153 153 42
room
44 CPR training methods 1 - 51 51 34

45 Training of care in the 2 - 102 102 35

recovery room
46 Management training in the 1 - 51 51 37
operating room
47 Training in emergency 1 - 51 51 36 ،44 ،43
operating room
Total 84

Code of Course Title Credit Total

Course Hours

48 Training in the field of Orthopedics surgery 2 102

49 Training in the field of Neuroscience surgery 2 102

50 Training in burns and reconstructive surgery 2 102

51 Training in the field of gynecology surgery 2 102

52 Training in the field of Urology (urogenital) surgery 2 102

53 Training in the field of cardiology surgery 2 102

54 Training field of eye surgery 2 102

55 Training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries 2 102

56 Training in Thoracic surgery 2 102

57 Training in the field of ENT surgery 2 102

58 Training in the field of pediatrics surgery 1 51

59 Training in the field of Gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries 2 102

60 Training in the field of optional surgery 1 51

Total 16

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(01)Anatomy 1: In this lesson, students learn about the structure of the respiratory, cardiovascular and circulatory
Blood, bone, skeletal and will be able to practically use the knowledge obtained at the bedside.

(02)Anatomy2: In this lesson the students familiar with the building of neurology system devices, system
Gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract will be able to practically use the knowledge obtained at the
bedside.

(03) Physiology1: In this lesson the students familiar with the building of neurology system devices,
system Gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract will be able to practically use the knowledge obtained at
the bedside.

(04) Physiology2: In this lesson the students familiar with the building of system devices, neurology,
gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract will be able to practically use the knowledge obtained at the
bedside.
(05) Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry: Understanding the need of chemical reactions in the human
body systems. Skill in how to apply the principles of the science of diagnosis Human physiological
disorders. Help in balancing the biochemical status of systems.

(06) Microbiology and Parasitology: In this lesson, students with various microorganisms producing
human infections and parasites and pathogens of humans and transfer them to get acquainted and
having the necessary knowledge about prevention and how to deal with the infection in the operating
room will prevent.

(07)Pathology: In this lesson, students also learn about the process of inflammation, wound healing and
tumor types themselves to meet the objective in the operating room will provide a better understanding of
the concepts and terminology involved, the role itself, especially as a scrub (hand wash ) will be better
and more effective.

)08(Hematology and Blood transfusion: In this lesson, students will be familiar with the physiology of
blood and blood transfusion principles.they will learn how to use blood in OR,recovery room and Control
of blood transfusion reactions.

(09)Immunology: In this lesson, students will be familiar with the mechanism involved in the formation of
an immune response against pathogens. In addition, they will learn about the precise control system and
a better understanding of the principles of immunology and serological laboratory tests and how to
interpret.

(10)Biostatistics: In this lesson, students will be asked to provide the scientific literature in the field
statistics series of raw data clustering or statistical charts and tables show and they will express The
results obtained with the help of central and dispersion parameters.Also,They will be familiar with a
variety of statistical distributions and hypothesis testing .

(11)The research method in the operating room: In this lesson, students with learn concepts, principles
and methods of researches, They will be able to help research groups in the preparation of questionnaire,
sampling, observation, interview and measurements in doing scientific research and selecting a difficult
choice among other problems in the operating room in order to provide a research project and use an
appropriate research methods in a group activities.

(12)Information Technology in OR:In this lesson ,students learn how to work with computers, they will be
able to enter required Information and use depending on the needs of the information contained therein to
communicate with the operating room and other educational and research activities.

(13)Medical physics and electrical and robotics and Its use in OR : Since the operating room environment
has many electrical appliances students should learn how work with electrical appliances.in this lesson

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the students will be familiar with the principles of electricity and the safety of themselves and their patients
until finally a safe care of themselves and patient. In this course, students will be familiar with the
principles of the physics of medical equipment. This better understanding of how the correct use and care
of these devices will result.

(14)General Psychology: In this lesson, students get acquainted with the history and theories in the field
of psychology, behavior, personality, motivation and Learning these things will help to better understand
the mental health course.

(15)Pharmacology: In this course, various types of drugs and their effects, principles and concepts of
pharmacology, including pharmacodynamic are introduced and discussed. In each drug classes introduce
a few important drugs in practice, important clinical indications and side effects will be discussed. In
addition, special attention to drugs and how to deal with possible side effects of certain medications will
be explained.

(16)Medical Terminology: In this lesson, students learn about structures related to surgery in the
operating room and will be able to examine practice patient's medical file and worksheets .Therefore, with
patients become familiar better about their health condition.

(17)Technical language: This course provide students texts in English related to surgeries and operating
room.

(18) Mental Health in OR: In this course, students become familiar with the concepts of mental health in
order to use them in communicating with the patient's health.They also will be able to examine Patients'
spiritual needs then responding to their needs .

(19)Health: The foundations of a healthy society based on the principles of health and the factors
affecting it. The course includes the concepts of public health, occupational and environmental health,
food and familiarity with health systems.

(20)Principles and techniques of performance circulate: In this course, students become familiar with the
needs and readiness of the patient immediately before surgery theoretically and Practically. It also
teaches how to resolve the needs of the patient in the operating room environment.

(21) Principles and techniques of performance scrub: In this lesson, students learn techniques about
opening, preparing and handling equipment also techniques of wearing gloves and covering the surgical
surfaces which required to maintain sterility. Also,They will be familiar with the role of Scrub and different
(washing) hands methods to work for theoretical and practical. Students with training and skills will be
able to apply this routine before, during and after surgery as scrub (clean hands) do.

(22)The sterilization and disinfection: In this course students learn the concepts of disinfection and
sterilization and disinfection with a variety of effects.As well as a variety of methods and sterilizing
equipment.

(23)Introduction to equipment and operating room equipment: In this lesson, students learn about a
variety of proprietary and advanced equipment in the operating room and Specialty and subspecialty
surgeries used.

)24(Introduction to the technology Surgery: In this lesson, at the beginning students acquainted of their
professional status in society and its relationship with other medical professions and paramedical. They
accept the comprehensive concepts of transfering the patient with an emphasis on Legal and ethical
issues in the operating room.

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(25)Introduction to Internal Medicine: In this lesson, students will be familiar with disease definition,
etiology, common diagnostic tests to each patient and methods of treating patients (except for diseases
requiring surgical treatment) and prevention of diseases.

(26)Surgical technology in Surgical Gastroenterology and Endocrinology: In this lesson, students learn
about gastrointestinal diseases and endocrine systems that require surgery, and surgical techniques and
care before and after surgery.

(27)Surgical technology in gynecology and urology (urinary): In this lesson, students will be familiar with
gynecology and urology requiring surgery, and Surgery, care before and after surgery.

(28)Surgical technology in heart surgery (cardiology) and respiratory: In this course, student learn about
cardiology and respiratory requiring surgery, and Surgery and care before and after surgery.

(29)Surgical technology in surgery, nerves and Orthopedics: In this lesson, students learn about nervous
systems diseases and orthopedic surgery requiring the Recognizes and surgery related to the care before
and after surgery.

(30)Surgical technology in ENT, Maxillofacial and eye surgeries: In this lesson, students acquainted with
diseases of the ear, nose and throat, jaw, face, and eyes that require surgery, also surgery and care
before and after surgery.

(31)Surgical technology in pediatric surgery: In this course, students acquainted with pediatrics surgery
and care before and after surgery.

(32)Surgical Technology in Skin surgery, Burns and transplants: In This course student knows skin
disease that requires surgery,also the skin and burns and transplant care before and after surgery.

(33)Anesthesia: In this lesson, students will be familiar with general principles of anesthesia, anesthesia
equipment and relevant to cognition. They also learn the difference between the general and local
anesthesia and how to deal with problems, students can view more information of patients before, during
and after the surgery.

(34)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods and principles of intensive care: In this lesson, students learn
about the symptoms of cardiac arrest, resuscitation drugs and using cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Then
they will be able to cooperate with CPR and help in emergencies in the operating room also
understanding how the electrolyte imbalance and adjustment and recovery equipment known as one of
the ventilator settings.

(35)Advanced Principles of care in the recovery room: In this course, students will learn how to manage
the patients after surgery and care in terms of importance General anesthesia and PACU complications
of local as well as training and equipment plus learn how to prevent complications or how to treat and
deal with them.

(36)Emergency: The students will be familiar to learning how to review and diagnosis the principles and
concepts of patient management in urgency, Care and patient safety priorities and how to control pain in
a crisis situation their place in the operating room for emergency work.

(37)Management in operating room: In this course, the student practices in the management and
administrative tasks in the service of Behavioral and health Sciences. They also learn of Planning for
patients and staff and communicating with other medical and administrative teams.

(38)Professional ethics in the operating room: In this lesson, students acquainted with history, an
overview of the principles of medical ethics, patient rights standards, Care and set security rules in
relation to professional negligence, and will be able to learn about their studies in usage of professional
duties.

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(39)Training in surgical nursing skills: In this training course, students present at the bedside in a real
environment and relatively less stressed than the operating room with the patient encounter and use their
theoretical knowledge about self-care strategies .In this training, students apply of nursing care methods
such as the prevention of transmission, reception, transfer and discharge, moving and transportation,
welfare and health of the patient, different injection methods, monitoring vital signs, control the absorption
and excretion of fluids, enemas, bandages, catheterization, Shave practice area, putting a stomach tube,
collecting blood and urine samples, IV therapy, in order to be active presence in the operating room

(40)Conduct training in the operating room: In this training course to become familiar with the routine
behaviors in the operating room and Its environment, students enter into hospital and operating room. In
this course, students do not scrub and they just observe and learn not only the events in an operating
room but also the primary responsibilities of circular under the supervision of their teacher and nurse
assistant. It is better to provide this training at least twice a week.

(41)Training in Central sterile department: In this training course,students spend their time in CSR in
order to apply whatever they have learnt before.

(42)Training principles and techniques of scrub and circulate: according to “Conduct training in the
operating room” previously in this course, students learn how to enter the surgical team sterile and non-
sterile. And under the direct supervision of teachers and surgical scrub relevant scrub for general
surgeries. In this training students only act as a second scrub.

(43)Training techniques operating room: In this course, students under the direct supervision of teachers
and scrub in the field of general surgery or some special operations (such as gynecology, urology and
pediatrics) is entered. In this training, students will act as first and second scrub in order to increase their
practical ability.

(44)CPR training methods: During the course, students rely on their knowledge of CPR to the assessment
of the patient's rehabilitation needs and essential medicines and supplies to prepare. During the period
after the restoration of the patient will also be able to handle.

(45)Training of care in the recovery room: Training in the recovery room help students to applied what
they have learned in theory, in clinical.

(46)Management training in the operating room: students present in real situation to manage and plan
for human resource in order to Proficient in recognizing the need for staff and patients and control
activities and monitoring and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative of activities take responsibility.
(47)Training in emergency operating room: Understanding the concepts and methods of scientific and
practical issues raised in emergency surgery

* In this course, students applying correct principles and practical experiences in the different surgeries
(orthopedic, ear ,Nose and throat, jaw and face, eye, burns and reconstructive surgery, gynecology,
cardiac, thoracic, urology) and also using Specialized theoretical skills and techniques specific to their
compliance with the rules and regulations of the opportunity to acquire ,With repeated practice under the
supervision of coach to fix flaws performance and mastery acquired enough skills to do.

(48)Training in the field of Orthopedics surgery

(49)Training in the field of Neuroscience surgery

(50)Training in burns and reconstructive surgery

(51)Training in the field of gynecology surgery

(52)Training in the field of Urology (urogenital) surgery

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(53)Training in the field of cardiology surgery

(54)Training field of eye surgery

(55)Training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries

(56) Training in Thoracic surgery

(57) Training in the field of ENT surgery

(58) Training in the field of pediatrics surgery

(59) Training in the field of Gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries

(60) Training in the field of optional surgery

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2012

Anatomy 1 16.5
Chemistry 20
Physiology 1 18.5
IT 20
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 17.5
The sterilization and disinfection 17.5
English Language 20

2013

Health 18.8
Medical physics and electrical and robotics and Its 18
use in OR
Introduction to equipment and operating room 19
equipment
Biostatistics 20
Principles and techniques of circulate 19.5
Principles and techniques of performance scrub 19.5
Anatomy 2 16.25
Technical language 20
Physiology 2 20
Microbiology and Parasitology 15.75

Introduction to Internal Medicine 17

Pathology 16.5
Immunology 16
Anesthesia 13
Pharmacology 17
Introduction to the technology Surgery 16.5
Conduct training in the operating room 20
Training in Central sterile department 20
Training in surgical nursing skills 20

2014:

Medical Terminology 20
Surgical technology in Surgical Gastroenterology and Endocrinology 19.5
Biology 20
Surgical technology in pediatric surgery 19
Surgical Technology in Skin surgery , Burns and transplants 20
Hematology and Blood transfusion 18.25
The research method in the operating room 20
Emergency 18
Management in OR 20
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods and principles of intensive care 17.75
Training principles and techniques of scrub and circulate 19.75

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 Surgical technology in ENT, Maxillofacial and eye surgeries 16
Advanced Principles of care in the recovery room 17
Surgical technology in gynecology and urology (urinary) 15
General Psychology 16
Training techniques operating room 18.5
CPR training methods 19
Management training in the operating room 18.5

2015:

Professional ethics in the operating room 19

Mental Health in OR 20
Surgical technology in heart surgery (cardiology) and respiratory 19
Surgical technology in surgery, nerves and Orthopedics 19.5
Training in emergency operating room 20
Training of care in the recovery room 20

Training in the field of ENT surgery 20

Training in the field of Orthopedics surgery 20
Training in the field of Neuroscience surgery 20
Training in the field of Urology (urogenital) surgery 20
Training in Thoracic surgery 20
Training in the field of Gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries 20

2016:

Training in the field of pediatrics surgery 20

Training field of eye surgery 20
Training in the field of optional surgery 20
Training in the field of gynecology surgery 20
Training in burns and reconstructive surgery 20
Training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries 20
Training in the field of cardiology surgery 20

Total Average: 18.725

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