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Outpatient Nursing Competency Module

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Course Overview

This module focuses on the practical skills nurses want to master to work confidently in busy outpatient settings—rapid patient assessment, procedure assistance, patient education, and coordination of care. It prepares nurses to manage high patient volumes efficiently while maintaining clinical accuracy and effective communication. For hospitals, the course supports smooth OPD functioning, consistent nursing practices, and reliable patient flow management.

Course Objectives

1.    To perform focused patient assessment and prepare patients for outpatient procedures independently.

2.    To assist and execute common OPD procedures using correct technique and workflow sequencing.

3.    To coordinate patient movement, documentation, and follow-up care efficiently within OPD services.

Duration: 6 months

No. of Competencies: 40

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Outpatient Care of Patients

7 Exercises39 Learning Materials

Pre-Test Outpatient Nursing Competency Module

Pre-Test OPD module

Exercise

OPD Communication, Counseling & Documentation

Communication with Clients

PDF

Documentation (Records and Reports)

PDF

Communication with Healthcare care professionals

PDF

Informed Consent

PDF

Documentation (Basics)

PDF

Handover

PDF

Escalation

PDF

Self-Assessment: OPD Communication and Documentation

Exercise

Infection Prevention & Safety Protocols in OPD

Standard Precautions

PDF

Concept of Asepsis

PDF

Personal protective equipment

PDF

Biomedical waste management

PDF

Fall risk assessment and Prevention

PDF

International Patient Safety Goals

PDF

Self-Assessment: Infection Prevention & Safety Protocols in OPD

Exercise

Preventive Screening & Health Assessment

General Health Screening: Vision test

PDF

Temperature

PDF

Pulse

PDF

Blood Pressure

PDF

Oxygen Saturation

PDF

Respiration

PDF

Immunization & vaccination services

PDF

Self-Assessment: Preventive Screening & Health Assessment

Exercise

Safe Medication Practices

Drug Calculation

PDF

Medication Preparation

PDF

Administration of Subcutaneous Injection

PDF

Medication Administration- Oral, Topical, Optic and Inhalation

PDF

Administration of Intradermal Injection

PDF

Intramuscular Medication Administration

PDF

Administration of Rectal Medications

PDF

Intravenous Medication Administration

PDF

Self-Assessment: OPD Safe Medication Practices

Exercise

Minor Procedures & diagnostic Assistance

Assisting in Colonoscopy

PDF

Assisting in Bronchoscopy

PDF

Assisting in Endoscopy

PDF

Suture Removal and Surgical Assistance

PDF

Ear Irrigation

PDF

Instillation of Eye Drops

PDF

Bandaging of Eyes

PDF

Assessment of Wound

PDF

Wound Irrigation

PDF

Dressing of Wound

PDF

Application of Binders and Splints

PDF

Self-Assessment: OPD Minor Procedures & diagnostic Assistance

Exercise

Post Test Outpatient Nursing Competency Module

Post-Test OPD module

Exercise

Course Instructor