Nursing Orthopaedic Patients – Flexi CPD Course

£175.00 Ex VAT

Type:   Flexi CPD (converted from a tutored course)
Start:  On-demand / Unlimited Lifetime Access
CPD:    10 hours (UK), 10 points (approved in AUS, NZ and ZA)
Level:  Introduction / intermediate

 

Description

SAVC and AVNAT Approved Course
This flexi CPD course is aimed at vet nurses and vet technicians in general practice and is available on-demand with unlimited lifetime access.  Each module consists of a tutorial, quiz and further reading articles

 

This six module 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. Aimed at veterinary nurses in practice, this course does not cover orthopaedic surgical techniques, or procedures which are undertaken by veterinary surgeons.

 

Module 1

The Orthopaedic Trauma Patient
  • Presentation
  • Triaging wounds
  • Initial wound management
  • Open fracture management

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, 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

Module 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 module, 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

Module 3

Orthopaedic Procedures – So Many to Choose From!
  • Surgery
  • Arthroscopy

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, 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

Module 4

Fracture Repair – Internal Fixation
  • Fracture classification
  • Implants and consumables
  • Surgical instruments and equipment

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, 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

Module 5

Fracture Repair – External Fixation
  • Implants and consumables
  • Surgical instruments and equipment

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, 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

Module 6

Recovery and the Post-Operative Period
  • Recovery from anaesthesia
  • Immediate therapy
  • Ongoing nursing care plans
  • Surgical complications

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, 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

 

The course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of:
10 hours of CPD (UK)
10 points (Australia – AVNAT approved)
10 points (New Zealand – AVNAT / NZVNA approved)
10 points (South Africa – SAVC Accreditation Number AC/2304/25)

Release date: Jan 2025

28 reviews for Nursing Orthopaedic Patients – Flexi CPD Course

  1. Hannah C –

    Very informative and easy to follow, Great course for understanding orhtopaedics

    Rated: Introduction level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)

  2. Ayesha A –

    Good refresher on orthopaedic nursing.

    Rated: Introduction level
    (Newly qualified (<2 years) - UK)

  3. Jodie W –

    I really enjoyed this course, we do Orthopaedic procedures in our Practice and this has given me a firm understanding of this aspect of Nursing. I already had an interest in this area which I feel has increased doing this course. I would definitely recommend.

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)

  4. Eleanor W –

    I really enjoyed this course. I have just started becoming involved in orthopaedic procedures and I felt this course gave a really good understanding of the different aspects that are involved. Alison’s webinars were great as was having access to the additional reading. The course was structured very well.

    Rated: Intermediate level

  5. Megan S –

    A good refresher but did also show me some new techniques which I shall be taking to the surgeons at my practice.

    Rated: Intermediate level

  6. Aoife M –

    Was quite interesting, a alrge chunk of content is aimed more towards ortho/referral clinics. Post op care was interesting and useful.

    Rated: Intermediate / Advanced level

  7. Amy S –

    Covered a wide variety of topics, including cases we do not see in practice that often (rib fracture etc). Good refreshers of instruments and basic skills. Good interactive quizzes and written tasks set out well.

    Rated: Intermediate level

  8. Emma W –

    Informative

    Rated: Introduction level

  9. Annabel T –

    Not quite as in-depth as I was hoping for but would definitely be a good level for people with little to no orthopaedic experience

    Rated: Introduction level

  10. Charlotte S –

    This was a very informative course which covered a good range of operations

    Rated: Intermediate level

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Speaker

Alison Young DipAVN (Surgical), VTS (Surgery) RVN
Head Theatre Nurse, Royal Veterinary College

 

Alison qualified as a veterinary nurse whilst working at a small practice in Hertfordshire. She joined the Queen Mother Hospital in 2001 as a general surgery nurse and worked rotating through all areas of the hospital. In 2003 she joined the theatre nursing team and studied for the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) where she gained the highest marks for that year. Alison gained the VTS (Surgery) in 2015 and is Head Theatre Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College.

CPD Hours

This online course is worth 10 hours of CPD.

 

A certificate will be available from the ‘My Courses’ section, for you to download and print, once you have completed the course.  A permanent record of your total CPD hours will also be recorded in your account section.

AVNAT

Australia and New Zealand 

The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated 10 AVNAT CPD points to this continuing education activity.

 

This course is also recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) as providing 15 CPD points.

 

SAVC

South Africa

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) has allocated 10 CPD points to this continuing education activity. Accreditation Number AC/2304/25)

Information

Upon purchase you will be immediately registered to attend the course, with unlimited lifetime access.  The course will consist of six modules, where each module provides one hour and forty minutes of CPD, in the form of a tutorial, a quiz and also a selection of further reading journals, articles or book chapters.

 

The course is completely flexible, where all the learning resources are provided immediately – it is designed for you to complete one module per week, but it is completely up to you, how and when you decide to complete the course. You have unlimited lifetime access to all the supportive learning materials, and once you have completed the whole course, a certificate will be automatically generated.

 

Looking for some further information? – please have a look at our Flexi Online CPD Courses – PDF Guide

Levels

This course has been listed as ‘Introduction / Intermediate’ level

 

All of our courses are aimed at veterinary nurses in general practice, but everyone who works in the veterinary profession is very welcome to attend, whether you are a clinical receptionist, veterinary surgeon, student nurse or have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years!

 

The courses are not formally assessed for skill level, so the following CPD levels are just a rough guide to help you decide if a course may be more or less suitable:

 

Introduction
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice approaching a new topic or looking for a refresher course

Intermediate
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice along with referral / specialist nurses looking for a refresher course

Advanced
– maybe most suitable for referral / specialist nurses and highly experienced qualified nurses in general practice

Invoice My Practice

Invoice

Debit or credit card is the preferred payment method

Please ask your practice manager or accounts department to visit the website, register an account in their own name, and during checkout, complete the ‘delegate name’ and ‘delegate email’ sections with your personal details.  We will then register you a personal account on your behalf, and transfer the course booking over to your new personal account.  We will of course email you all the information you need to access this new account and your CPD course.

 

If you need an invoice and no other payment method is available to you, then please email [email protected] with all the following information:

  • Full name of delegate
  • Email address for delegate
  • Course(s) booking
  • Any discounts / promotions being redeemed
  • Practice name and address
  • Invoice name and address (if different)
  • Corporate group name (Linnaeus, IVC, Medivet, VetPartners etc) (if applicable)
  • Practice code (eg Vet4Pets practices)
  • Booking / invoice reference (if required)
  • Email address to send the invoice (practice manager, accounts department or head office – not your own email address please)

Please note the following:

  • Invoices must be requested a minimum of 4-6 weeks prior to a course starting, to allow time for the payment to be received
  • Delegates will not be allowed access to any course without prior payment
  • An invoice will be emailed to the contact provided and the course booking will be reserved for 7 days, whilst payment via debit / credit card or BACS is arranged
  • There will be an administration fee of £2.50 +VAT per invoice generated. You may book multiple delegates / multiple courses on a single invoice to the same practice

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