Faculty: Health Sciences Operating Room Services focuses on managing and delivering surgical care in operating room environments. Students develop skills in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, patient care, and operating room management, preparing for careers in hospitals and surgical centers. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of operating room services and surgical care. - Develop skills in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. - Learn techniques for managing operating room activities. - Explore principles of surgical instrumentation, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing. - Analyze and interpret surgical care data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Operating Room Services** - Overview of key concepts and practices in operating room services. 2. **Surgical Procedures** - Principles and techniques for assisting in surgical procedures. 3. **Sterile Techniques** - Principles and techniques for maintaining a sterile environment. 4. **Patient Care in the Operating Room** - Principles and techniques for providing effective patient care. 5. **Operating Room Management** - Principles and techniques for managing operating room activities. 6. **Surgical Instrumentation** - Principles and techniques for handling surgical instruments. 7. **Anesthesia in the Operating Room** - Principles and techniques for assisting with anesthesia. 8. **Perioperative Nursing** - Principles and techniques for providing perioperative nursing care. 9. **Practicum in Operating Room Services** - Real-world experiences through clinical rotations and internships. 10. **Capstone Project in Operating Room Services** - Comprehensive project applying skills in surgical procedures or operating room management. **Assessment Methods:** - Surgical procedure reports, sterile technique projects, patient care plans, operating room management projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Operating Room Services" by various authors. - "Surgical Procedures for the Operating Room" by various authors. - "Sterile Techniques in the Operating Room" by various authors. - "Operating Room Management" by various authors. - "Surgical Instrumentation" by various authors. - "Perioperative Nursing" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, and medical terminology. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years for an associate or bachelor's degree. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring surgical technologists, operating room nurses, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals seeking careers in hospitals and surgical centers. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and management skills needed to excel in operating room services, supporting careers in various surgical and healthcare-related roles.