Specialized nursing roles in operating room environments and perioperative patient safety.
About this course
This course examines the specialized nursing roles required in operating room environments, with a strong emphasis on perioperative patient safety. You will explore the perioperative period from admission through discharge, focusing on the unique challenges of surgical care. The curriculum covers preoperative assessment, intraoperative nursing interventions, and postoperative recovery protocols.
You will learn to maintain sterile technique, manage surgical instruments and equipment, and collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team. Patient advocacy and safety checks, such as the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, are integrated throughout the training. Simulation labs provide hands-on experience in managing acute perioperative complications.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Assess the physiological and psychological needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Demonstrate aseptic technique and sterile field management in simulated operating room settings.
- Coordinate the surgical care team to ensure patient safety and effective communication.
- Monitor and manage perioperative complications, including hemorrhage and anesthetic reactions.
- Evaluate patient outcomes following surgical intervention and provide appropriate discharge planning.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Clinical skills assessment (sterile technique) | 40 |
| Case study analysis | 20 |
| Mid-term examination | 20 |
| Final examination | 20 |