Update: 26.10.2020

Program Qualification Level

The Operating Room Services associate degree program (short level in Bologna Process Higher Education Qualifications Framework, fifth level in TYYÇ) is a vocational education and application-oriented associate degree program, especially to carry out the fields and departments that the business world is related to and the graduate will have basic knowledge in this field. Application to gain knowledge and practical application competencies. The program, "International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011", "Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)" based on what classification and training area codes are given below:
ISCED Education Area Code: 72 - Health
• ISCED Program Qualification Level: 5, Category (Profile): 55, Sub-Category: 554 - Associate degree with emphasis on vocational education
• Turkey's Higher Education Qualifications Framework Basic Area Code: 72 - Health
• Turkey's Higher Education Qualifications Framework of Qualifications Type (mainly vocational education associate degree)

Objectives of the Program

Sensitive to people, society and ethical principles, respectful to himself and his environment, gained proficiency in his profession; aiming to improve itself continuously; adopting the scientific way of thinking; To train a qualified manpower, who is open to different ideas and cultures, who can work as an Operating Room Technician in public institutions and private organizations in the health sector, equipped with professional knowledge and skills.

Educational Type of Program

Full-time formal education is provided

Educational Language of Program

Turkish

Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded the title of "Associate Degree" and "Operating Room Technician".

Length and Process of the Program

The education period is 4 semesters. In the education process, at least 120 ECTS should be completed in an education period, provided that it is not less than 60 ECTS. Our students will do their internships with our university in the relevant departments of the Application and Research Hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health, which has an affiliate (Joint Use) Protocol. Internship evaluation and applications are made according to the University of Health Sciences Internship Directive.

Application to the Program, Registrations and Admission by Transfer

Entry conditions for this program are determined by ÖSYM in line with the relevant legislation of the Higher Education Institution. For up-to-date information on these issues, see the "Health Sciences University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations".

Job and Academic Career Opportunities for Graduates

Students who graduate from this program can work as an Operating Room Technician in public and private health institutions. Students who have completed the program are offered the opportunity to transfer to Health Administration and Health Management departments according to the points they get from DGS. For up-to-date information on these issues, please visit “OSYM website; See DGS: Guidelines and Application Information.