Gomal University

Department of Paramedical Science

Bachelor of Science in Surgical Technology

Introduction

Surgical technology is a vital aspect of modern healthcare, playing a crucial role in the operating room (OR) during surgical procedures.

  • Surgical technologists, often referred to as “scrubs” are skilled professionals who encompasses the practice of surgical procedures in operating rooms, where surgical technologists assist surgeons by preparing instruments, equipment, and the sterile environment.
  • The aim of the surgical technology field is to support and enhance the surgical process by providing skilled assistance and maintaining a sterile and organized environment in the operating room.
  • They play a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile fields, passing instruments, and managing surgical equipment.
  • Their contribution ensures efficient and safe surgical experiences, spanning from pre-operative preparations to post-operative care.

 

Program Features

Admission Requirement: F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. In case of diploma based admission, equivalent certificate must be submitted to admission committee after approved from IBCC.

Semester - I
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-4111. MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-I3+1
BSST-412 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-I3+1
BSST-413HUMAN ANATOMY-I3+1
BSST-414 ENGLISH-I2+0
BSST-415PAK STUDIES2+0
BSST-416COMPUTER SKILLS1+1
Semester - II
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-421MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-II3+1
BSST-422HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-II3+1
BSST-423HUMAN ANATOMY-II3+1
BSST-424ENGLISH-II2+0
BSST-425ISLAMIC STUDIES2+0
Semester - III
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-431GENERAL PATHOLOGY2+1
BSST-432BASIC PHARMACOLOGY2+1
BSST-433HUMAN ANATOMY III2+1
BSST-434 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOSAFETY2+1
BSST-435FUNDAMENTAL OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY2+1
BSST-436SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS /EQUIPMENTS2+1
Semester - IV
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-441SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY2+1
BSST-442APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY2+1
BSST-443SURGICAL SETUP AND POSITIONING2+1
BSST-444BEHAVIOR SCIENCE 2+0
BSST-445DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING1+1
BSST-446STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION2+1
Semester - V
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-451 CLINICAL OPERATIVE GENERAL SURGERY2+1
BSST-452SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANCE1+2
BSST-453SURGICAL EMERGENCY2+1
BSST-454OT MANAGEMENT 2+1
BSST-455BASIC ANESTHESIA & EQUIPMENT2+1
BSST-456EPIDEMIOLOGY 2+0
Semester - VI
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-461CLINICAL OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS2+1
BSST-462CLINICAL OPERATIVE THORACIC SURGERY2+1
BSST-463ENT SURGERY 2+1
BSST-464SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY-I 2+1
BSST-465BIOSTATISTICS2+1
BSST-466RESEARCH METHODOLOGY1+1
Semester - VII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST- 471CLINICAL OPERATIVE UROLOGY SURGERY2+1
BSST- 472CLINICAL OPERATIVE PEDIATRIC SURGERY2+1
BSST- 473ENDOSCOPIC & ROBOTIC SURGERY2+1
BSST- 474SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY-II 2+1
BSST- 475FUNDAMENTAL OF INFECTION CONTROL1+1
BSST- 476BIO MATERIALS + SURGICAL IMPLANTS 2+1
Semester - VIII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
BSST-481CLINICAL OPERATIVE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY2+1
BSST-482CLINICAL OPERATIVE NEURO SURGERY2+1
BSST-483RESEARCH PROJECT/SEMINAR6
BSST-484BIOETHICS2+0
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