Admission Requirements:

One year of practical experience is required.

Target Applicants:

Egyptian and international students.

Credit Hours:

14 theoretical hours

36 practical hours

Application Period:

From early July to late August each year.

Program Duration:

Two semesters, each lasting 15 weeks.

Program Advantages:

• Addresses the principles of nursing care throughout the different phases of the surgical process (preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative).

• Applies patient safety standards and quality measures during the perioperative period.

• Differentiates between types of surgical instruments and endoscopic tools and identifies their uses.

• Analyzes health assessment data and prioritizes nursing care for postoperative patients.

• Evaluates surgical and anesthesia-related risk factors and applies problem-solving and decision-making skills in managing them.

• Implements infection control, sterilization, and disinfection principles according to approved professional standards.

• Accurately documents health data and nursing interventions and prepares professional reports.

• Utilizes effective communication skills in delivering surgical nursing care.

• Employs modern technology and electronic information resources to support professional practice and enhance knowledge in operating room and surgical nursing.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

The diploma aims to prepare specialized nurses with advanced knowledge, clinical, managerial, and professional competencies that enable them to deliver safe and high-quality nursing care to patients throughout all surgical stages (preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative), while ensuring a safe and efficient operating environment for surgical procedures. It also develops leadership and administrative skills and strengthens professional responsibility to perform advanced roles effectively in the field of operating room nursing.

Contact Information:

Program / Faculty Email: itunit@nursing.asu.edu.eg