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
Hannah C –
Very informative and easy to follow, Great course for understanding orhtopaedics
Rated: Introduction level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Ayesha A –
Good refresher on orthopaedic nursing.
Rated: Introduction level
(Newly qualified (<2 years) - UK)
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)
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
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
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
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
Emma W –
Informative
Rated: Introduction level
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
Charlotte S –
This was a very informative course which covered a good range of operations
Rated: Intermediate level