Basic Perioperative Practice Module
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Course Overview
This module focuses on the essential perioperative skills nurses need to function confidently within operation theatre environments, including aseptic practices, equipment handling, and intraoperative support. It prepares nurses to integrate smoothly into OT workflows. For hospitals, the course supports disciplined, standardised perioperative nursing practice.
Course Objectives
1. To prepare operation theatre environments and equipment using current perioperative competency standards.
2. To assist during surgical procedures by applying updated aseptic and perioperative practices.
3. To support patient positioning, transfer, and immediate post-procedure care in line with evidence-based perioperative protocols.
Duration: 6 months
No. of Competencies: 41
Schedule of Classes
Course Curriculum
1 Subject
SM- Basic Perioperative Practice Module
6 Exercises • 27 Learning Materials
Pre-Test OT Nursing Skills Module
Pre-Test OT module
OT Nursing Foundations
Monitoring vital signs and surgical site and drains
Opening and handling sterile kits
Aseptic Techniques
Surgical Safety Checklist and Site marking
Passing of instruments and counting protocol
Operation Theatre Set up
Self-Assessment OT Nursing Foundations
Preoperative Preparation
Preoperative assessment and handing over
Preparation and Layout of the Surgical Trolley
Patient Positioning and Draping during Surgery
Catheterization
Safe Collection and Transfer of Surgical Specimens in OT
Self-Assessment: Pre-operative Preparation
Intraoperative Nursing Skills
Duties and Responsibilities of the Scrub Nurse
Duties and Responsibilities of the Circulatory Nurse
IV Cannulation and Removal
Intramuscular Medication Administration
Intravenous Fluid Therapy
Intravenous Medication Administration
Suture types and classification
Connecting and securing drain and tubes
Intraoperative Code Blue Management
Assisting in Endotracheal intubation
Self-Assessment: Intraoperative Nursing Skills
Postoperative Care Essentials
Assessment and Evidence-Based Management of Postoperative Pain
Transition of Care: Handover to Postoperative Recovery Unit
Accurate and Timely Documentation of Perioperative Care
Clinical Handover to Ward or ICU
Ensuring Patient Safety and Upholding Nursing Advocacy Standards
Airway Management in PACU
Self-Assessment: Post- operative care essential
Post Test OT Nursing Skills Module
Post Test OT module
Course Instructor
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