Fundamentals of the Perioperative Environment
Description
This course provides a foundational overview of the perioperative setting, including the design and flow of the perioperative environment, the roles and responsibilities of registered practical nurses focusing on the scrub role in the perioperative setting, an introduction to the interprofessional team, and an overview of different surgical modalities. Students are introduced to the perioperative nursing professional association – the Operating Room Nurses’ Association of Canada (ORNAC) and begin to understand how the association guides professional practice through the use of the ORNAC standards. Students develop an understanding of foundational perioperative principles from a scrub nurse role including patient safety, asepsis and infection prevention. Legal and ethical considerations, communication, and documentation standards are presented in this course to be built upon in subsequent perioperative courses.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: St. Lawrence College
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: PNOR1000
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.