Advanced Operating Room (OR) Management Programme
WHY THIS PROGRAMME MATTERS
Operating theatres are high-value, high-risk environments where performance depends on coordination, leadership, workflow control, safety systems, and data-driven decision-making.
This programme strengthens the critical coordination layer within facilities—equipping Theatre In-Charges to function as system leaders, not just clinical supervisors.
Fix the system. Improve the outcomes.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
This programme is designed for:
Designed for those who drive theatre performance.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
DELIVERY MODEL
The programme will be delivered through a structured three-phase model: a pre-course facility baseline diagnostic, a two-week intensive onsite training, and a capstone Facility Improvement Project supported by mentorship and follow-up guidance.
This approach ensures that learning is grounded in real institutional challenges and translated into practical, measurable theatre improvement interventions.
Blended Training + Facility Improvement Model
Before the onsite training, participants will complete a structured facility baseline diagnostic to establish a clear understanding of their current operating theatre environment. This assessment will help identify existing system strengths, operational gaps, and priority improvement areas that will inform the training experience and guide the capstone Facility Improvement Project. Includes:
- facility baseline assessment
- theatre workflow review
- identification of gaps and bottlenecks
- priority improvement area selection
Participants will undertake a structured two-week onsite training programme designed to build core operating theatre management capacity through an interactive and practice-oriented learning experience. This phase will create the space for participants to engage with key concepts, share facility experiences, test practical approaches, and strengthen confidence in applying theatre management tools within their own institutional settings. The onsite phase will combine:
- Expert-led sessions
- Simulation-based learning
- Case discussions
- Peer learning
- Practical exercises
- Applied theatre management tools
As the final phase, participants will develop a practical Facility Improvement Action Plan focused on a priority theatre management challenge identified through the facility baseline diagnostic and strengthened during the onsite training. This phase will help participants consolidate their learning and translate programme concepts into a clear, facility-relevant improvement roadmap. The capstone will include:
- Facility Improvement Action Plan
- implementation roadmap
- measurable improvement targets
- presentation/review of capstone output
- Monitoring and follow-up plan
Module 1: OR Systems, Governance & Nurse-Led Leadership
Module 2: OR Operations, Workflow & Performance Optimization
Module 3: Theatre Safety, Infrastructure & Clinical Systems
Module 4: Leadership, Data & Theatre Transformation
CURRICULUM & COMPETENCY
FRAMEWORK
SIMULATION-BASED SYSTEMS TRAINING
This is a simulation-based training programme focused on real-world operating theatre scenarios, including:
Train in real scenarios. Lead with confidence. Deliver under pressure.
THEATRE WALKTHROUGH & PRACTICAL SYSTEM REVIEW
This is a simulation-based training programme focused on real-world operating theatre scenarios, including:
CAPSTONE PROJECT
The programme culminates in a capstone project, where participants translate learning into measurable improvements at facility level.
Participants will:
Real problems. Real solutions. Real results.
FACILITY TRANSFORMATION WITHIN 90 DAYS
Within 90 days, participating facilities can expect:
Visible improvements in performance, service delivery, and patient flow.
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
To sustain and build on these improvements, participating institutions and professionals benefit from joining the SCN-Ghana Community of Practice for Operating Theatre Managers, designed to support:
Learning continues. Performance compounds.
