Theatre Nursing
A four week online tutored CPD course with Alison Young
Week 1
Preparing for Surgery
- Organisation of rooms and equipment in the theatre area
- Scheduling and planning surgical caseload
- Infection control related to the surgical theatre
- Preparation of the patient for surgery
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the basics of infection control in the operating theatre
- Identify the correct order of surgical procedures based on availability of equipment, personnel and rooms
- Prepare the patient for a range of procedures, including preparation of skin, eyes and mucous membranes
- Develop infection control protocols relating to procedure in their own practice
Week 2
The Theatre Nurse’s Role
- Circulating nurse duties
- Preparing the surgical team
- Surgical hand preparation
- Scrub nurse role
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the key qualities and requirements for the circulating nurse and scrub nurse roles
- Identify the correct products and techniques for an effective surgical hand preparation and be able to demonstrate those
- Choose appropriate protocols for the preparation of the surgical team
- Correctly position patients for a range of surgical procedures
Week 3
Instrumentation and Sterilisation
- Common surgical instrumentation
- Taking care of your instruments and equipment
- What happens after surgery!
- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify common surgical instruments and understand their use
- Develop the skills to take apart and reassemble surgical equipment for the cleaning process
- Understand the key sterilisation techniques used in veterinary medicine
Week 4
Bringing it all Together – Surgical Skills for Nurses
- Suture material – what to use and when?
- Common suture patterns
- Surgical skills
- Developing the surgical nurse’s role in practice
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify properties of suture material and understand how that helps guide the choice of which one to use
- Demonstrate common surgical suture patterns that could be performed by a veterinary nurse
- Understand relevant surgical skills for veterinary nurses and how these can benefit your practice
CPD Course Content
Modules
Status
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Welcome
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Week 1: Preparing for Surgery Available on: 17/06/2024 12:00 am
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Week 2: The Theatre Nurse's Role Available on: 24/06/2024 12:00 am
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Week 3: Instrumentation and Sterilisation Available on: 01/07/2024 12:00 am
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Week 4: Surgical Skills for Nurses Available on: 08/07/2024 12:00 am
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