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  • CERTIFICATION IN OPERATING ROOM (OR) NURSING

    Designed by Subject Matter Experts of Skillversity

    Duration: 1 Month

    Program Overview

    The Certification in Operating Room (OR) Nursing by Skillversity is a comprehensive one-month training program designed to equip nurses and healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills required for surgical patient care. This course covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing responsibilities, sterile techniques, infection control, surgical instrumentation, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency response in the OR. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, hands-on training, and real-world case studies, participants will develop expertise in ensuring patient safety and efficiency in the operating room environment.

    Course Structure

    Week 1: Introduction to OR Nursing & Preoperative Care

    • Role and responsibilities of an OR nurse

    • Surgical team dynamics and interprofessional collaboration

    • Preoperative patient assessment and preparation

    • Surgical safety checklists and informed consent procedures

    Week 2: Sterile Techniques & Intraoperative Nursing Care

    • Principles of aseptic techniques and infection control

    • Surgical hand scrubbing, gowning, and gloving

    • Instrument handling and assisting the surgical team

    • Anesthesia monitoring and patient positioning in different surgeries

    Week 3: Postoperative Care & Complication Management

    • Immediate postoperative patient monitoring and recovery room care

    • Pain management and wound care strategies

    • Identifying and managing surgical complications such as bleeding and infections

    • Patient handover and coordination with postoperative nursing teams

    Week 4: OR Safety, Emergency Response & Ethical Considerations

    • Handling surgical emergencies and complications

    • Blood loss management and fluid replacement strategies

    • Ethical considerations in perioperative care

    • Legal aspects of OR nursing, documentation, and patient rights

    Key Benefits of the Course

    • Gain specialized expertise in perioperative and intraoperative nursing care

    • Develop hands-on skills in sterile techniques, instrument handling, and surgical safety

    • Learn evidence-based approaches for infection prevention and OR emergency management

    • Enhance career opportunities in surgical nursing, critical care, and hospital management

    • Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment

    Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the Skillversity Certification in Operating Room (OR) Nursing, validating their proficiency in perioperative nursing and surgical patient management.