Surgical First Assistant - Perioperative Practice

Bucks New University

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In High Wycombe

£ 1,900 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    High wycombe

  • Duration

    20 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This module is for anyone currently working within the perioperative environment, in the scrub role and plans to undertake the role of the surgical first assistant.

Due to the extended nature of this role, there are some additional requirements that need to be met by the employer/employee:

Potential students must currently be employed within the theatre environment, with a minimum of 12 months experience.
Completion of Theatre manager approval form, which highlights that the hospital/trust accepts vicarious liability for the student.
The allocation/agreement of appropriate mentors: Consultant surgeons in two speciality areas, one of which must cover laparoscopic surgery. Senior practitioner (registered nurse/ODP), who also has a mentorship award and are currently in/familiar with advanced roles (Surgical first assistant or higher) to oversee the whole of the student Surgical First Assistant’s training.
It is also advisable to have completed or have arranged an in-house catheterisation course prior to starting the module, in order to meet local policy requirements.
During the duration of this module, students will need to undertake 100 hours performing the role of the surgical first assistant.

Facilities

Location

Start date

High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire)
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High Wycombe Campus, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2JZ

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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Subjects

  • Surgery
  • Theatre
  • Leadership
  • Patient
  • Safety
  • Holistic care
  • Management
  • Care Planning
  • Health and Safety
  • Health
  • Environmental safety

Course programme

Course Details

The content of this programme has mapped to reflect the content and learning outcomes of The Association for Perioperative Practice, Surgical First Assistant competency toolkit.

Key themes

  • Patient, safety, comfort and dignity
  • Leadership
  • Key drivers and contemporary issues in practice

Skills and knowledge for practice

  • The holistic care and management of patients during the surgical phase
  • Care planning to meet the patients’ health and safety needs (positioning etc)
  • Infection prevention
  • Environmental safety
  • Preparing for specimens
  • Role of the surgical first assistant in the perioperative team
  • Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field
  • Complications of surgery
  • The disease process (Anatomy and Physiology related to surgery)
  • Complex patient care (Trauma or Non-scheduled surgery)

Under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon

  • Pre and Post-operative patient visits
  • Patient positioning
  • Catheterisation
  • Skin preparation
  • Draping
  • Retraction
  • Cutting of sutures
  • Surgical haemostasis
  • Camera holding for minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgical dressings

Working as a professional

  • Professional, inter-professional, legal and ethical aspects of perioperative practice and the impact on the patient
  • Concepts of communication and the provision of efficient and effective services
  • Evaluate and critique evidence to inform practice

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