The aim of this work is to prove the need for standardized training of nurses and technicians for the organization of work in the operating room, but also to present their views on education. Due to its specificity, the operating room is one of the most demanding workplaces in a healthcare facility where the best for healthcare and humanity is achieved. The education of operating room nurses and technicians for work in the operating room has been described so far as being achieved by teaching from more experienced colleagues when hiring for the specified position. To this day, this type of education is considered to be the only option that aims to achieve the independence and competence of nurses and technicians. This truncated research lasted from 05 / 2022 to 06 / 2022. 121 operating room nurses and technicians from Zagreb Clinical Hospital Center, Dubrava Clinical Hospital, Varaždin General Hospital and Čakovec County Hospital participated in the research. The participants filled out the survey questionnaire electronically. The results obtained from the research show a large representation of bachelor's degrees in nursing in the operating room. The research results point to the fact that there is a need for education when hiring to work in the operating room. Therefore, for work in the operating room, the introduction of courses in all undergraduate nursing studies should begin. The conducted research points to the need for the introduction of standardized education when hiring operating nurses and technicians. A significant contribution of the aforementioned is the introduction of specialist training for work in the operating room, but also the introduction of an optional course at certain undergraduate nursing studies.