Operating Theatre and Surgical Services Management
Strengthen the coordination of operating theatres and perioperative services in South African hospitals where theatre time is scarce and costly. The programme covers theatre list scheduling, surgical case flow, sterile supply coordination, staffing and the prevention of cancellations and delays. Participants work through real theatre utilisation scenarios to lift throughput, reduce wasted slots and keep surgical teams and equipment ready.
What you will be able to do
Plan theatre lists that maximise utilisation of scarce surgical time.
Coordinate case flow between wards, theatres and recovery units.
Manage sterile supply and instrument readiness for scheduled cases.
Reduce theatre cancellations, delays and wasted slots.
Align surgical, anaesthetic and nursing staffing with the theatre list.
Monitor theatre utilisation and turnaround indicators for improvement.
Course outline
01Perioperative Services Overview
02Theatre List Planning and Scheduling
03Surgical Case Flow and Patient Readiness
04Sterile Supply and Instrument Coordination
05Managing Cancellations and Delays
06Theatre Staffing and Skills Mix
07Safety and Checklists in the Theatre
08Theatre Utilisation and Performance Metrics
Who should attend
This course suits theatre managers, unit managers, perioperative nurses and surgical services coordinators responsible for theatre efficiency.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Online
3
US$900
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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