Description
This CPD course is aimed at veterinary nurses working in general practice
This 6 week tutored course will cover many different aspects of nursing orthopaedic patients, and the role nurses can play in giving these patients the best chance of an optimal recovery.
Week 1
The Orthopaedic Trauma Patient
- Presentation
- Triaging wounds
- Initial wound management
- Open fracture management
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Prepare equipment for initial stabilisation of the trauma patient
- Select dressings and materials for initial wound management
- Understand the grading system for open fractures and how this affects management of these cases
- Prepare all necessary items for treatment of open fractures
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 35 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 20 minutes
- Multiple choice questions quiz = 10 minutes
Week 2
Preparing the Patient for Surgery
- Clipping and preparing the patient
- Orthopaedic theatre nursing
- Theatre set up
- Instrumentation
- Scrub nurse role
- Cleaning and sterilising
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Create an appropriate surgery schedule
- Identify common orthopaedic surgical instruments and their use
- Prepare and confidently check the theatre set up for a range of procedures, including equipment
- Have a full understanding of orthopaedic equipment and how to care for it correctly
- Understand the benefits a scrub nurse provides to the surgeon, the patient and the surgical procedure
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 65 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Instrument identification quiz = 10 minutes
Week 3
Orthopaedic Procedures – So Many to Choose From!
- Surgery
- Arthroscopy
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Understand the options available for common orthopaedic conditions
- Create a case study for a patient they have been involved in the nursing care of
- Identify common surgical equipment, its use and how to prepare for surgery
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 35 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Written task – case study = 60 minutes (to be submitted before 5pm Friday of week 6)
- Crossword quiz = 10 minutes
Week 4
Fracture Repair – Internal Fixation
- Fracture classification
- Implants and consumables
- Surgical instruments and equipment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Identify common surgical implants used in fracture repair
- Understand how the method of repair used will impact on the care required for the patient post-operatively
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 55 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Written task – nursing care plan = 60 minutes
- ‘Fill in the blanks’ quiz = 10 minutes
Week 5
Fracture Repair – External Fixation
- Implants and consumables
- Surgical instruments and equipment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Identify common surgical implants used for external fracture repair
- Understand the instructions required by owners for the ongoing care and management of patients with external fixators
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 20 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Surgical case report – 15 minutes
- Video quiz = 10 minutes
Week 6
Recovery and the Post-Operative Period
- Recovery from anaesthesia
- Immediate therapy
- Ongoing nursing care plans
- Surgical complications
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Create nursing care plans for post-operative surgical patients
- Develop the team role for nurses in the rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients
- Understand the key responsibilities for client communication and post-operative care
- Identify common complications and how to ensure owners understand the potential consequences
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Alison = 55 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Multiple choice questions quiz = 10 minutes
The course will be fully tutored by Alison Young and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Billie Woodhead –
Very interesting and informative
Rated: Introduction level
Michaela Wightman –
Good content, very useful
Rated: Intermediate level
Amber Doran –
This is a very informative and easy-to-follow course. The articles included for further reading are very helpful and useful resources.
Rated: Introduction level
Verity Beattie –
Great!
Rated: Intermediate level
Hannah Harrington –
I found this course very interactive and it has definitely enhanced my knowledge in all areas of orthopaedic nursing.
Megan Willis –
Excellent
Lisanne Mules –
Learnt lots, brilliant reminder for me
Gemma Litster –
I found this course very helpful and managed to pick up loads of useful hints and tips to take back to practice.
I feel there is a lot of small improvements that we can make to help our patients throughout their orthopaedic procedures
Brynley Crich –
Found this course very helpful, gave clear and detailed information about all areas of orthopaedics
Rebecca Speakman –
Very good