Description

Objectives

To provide nursing professionals and technicians with the tools to develop the necessary competencies to enable them to implement instrumentation techniques in operating theatres in both public and private institutions and to be part of surgical teams.

Addressed to:

University nurses and final year students and other health professionals may apply (the latter subject to the approval of the academic committee).

Contents


Module I: STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BLOCK
Structure and infrastructure of the surgical block.
Pre and post-operative period
Concept of surgical environment
Organization of the surgical block activity
Information systems used
Recovery unit
Human resource management in the operating room

Module II: ASEPSIS, ANTISEPSIS AND STERILIZATION
Hygiene and the concept and general principles of asepsis.
Antiseptics and surgical antisepsis.
Use of disinfectants in the operating room.
Structure and infrastructure of the sterilization unit.
Sterilization process methods
Sterilization process monitoring
Traceability and parametric release
Sterile material handling and storage

Module III: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTIST
Role of the surgical instrumentalist
Hand washing (clinical and surgical)
Surgical clothing, installation of gown, gloves, etc.
Sterile field preparation and care
General considerations for surgical instrument table preparation
Examples of surgical instrument tables set up

Module IV: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Definition and classification of surgical instruments (function and shape), (parts of a forceps)
Surgical terminology
Surgical box and generic instruments
Grasping forceps and spreaders, speculum
Basic surgical maneuvers
Instrument care (before, during and after use) (situations in which surgical material should not be used).

Module V: COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORKING
Concept and styles of communication
Effective communication, social skills, empathy and assertiveness, non-verbal communication.
Teamwork, rules of belonging and boundaries.
Decision making for teamwork.

Module VI: TYPES OF SURGERY
Types of surgery
Surgical Techniques
Open Surgery / Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)/ Robotic Surgery
Laser surgery, lasik

Module VII: SURGERIES BY SPECIALTY
Surgical Anatomy, Topography
Abdominal, Thoracic Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Aesthetic, plastic and burned surgery.
Oncological Surgery
Urology, gynecological and obstetric surgery.
Traumatologic and Orthopedic Surgery.
Other Specialty Surgeries

Module VIII: SURGERY MATERIALS
History and definition of suture
Classification and use of sutures
Surgical needle, parts and requirements
Suture techniques
Use of mechanical suture
Use of surgical drains and meshes

Module IX: SURGICAL PATIENTS
Characteristics of the surgical patient
Nurse/patient relationship, communication and delivery of information.
Surgical risk assessment
Legal aspects of surgery and informed consent.
Preoperative preparation of the patient
Risk prevention in surgery

Module X: MONITORING AND ANESTHESIA
Patient monitoring
Equipment and instruments used in anesthesia
Concept and types of anesthesia
General anesthesia
Local or regional anesthesia
Risks and benefits of anesthesia
Pain management
Surgical positions, examples

Module XI: COMPLICATION PREVENTION AND INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR SURGICAL PATIENTS
Latex allergy and prevention of complications
Malignant hyperthermia and prevention of complications.
Surgical Wound Classification
Surgical wound infection prevention and control measures.
Prevention measures related to anesthesia.

Module XII: OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD PREVENTION IN SURGICAL BLOCKS
Most frequent chemical risks in the surgical block.
Physical risks for operating room personnel (physical and postural load, injuries).
Ionizing radiation in the operating room.
Biological risk for ward personnel
Stress and burnout

 

Additional information

Country

Chile

Duration

200 hrs

Certification

AST

Ranking

Specialties, Hospital, Critical Patient

Documentation