The Perioperative Nursing Update Course has been developed by Medcast’s expert clinical educators to provide a comprehensive course suitable to experienced perioperative nurses and those new to perioperative nursing or looking to work in the field. Content is based on contemporary practices throughout the perioperative environment and support the requirements of nurses working as:
Pre-admissions nurses - The coordinator of care
Anaesthetic assistant - The patient advocate & collaborator
Scrub Scout nurses - The intraoperative guardians
PACU nurses - The recovery and discharge expert
The course has been divided into 5 modules delivered throughout the year. Each module consists of 2 live/on-demand webinars delivered one month apart. The webinars are supported by interactive eLearning case studies to extend your knowledge & expertise.
You may choose to enrol in any of the 5 parts or all 5 parts. The entire course is included in the Medcast Plus subscription or each part can be purchased for $99.
Module 5 addresses Post-Operative Care in the PACU, focusing on the essential protocols for patient recovery and discharge planning. By the end of this module, participants will have a thorough understanding of post-op recovery protocols, criteria for safe discharge, and strategies to intervene early in case of deterioration.
This module will cover critical aspects of post-operative care, including;
Phases of Post-Operative Care:
Immediate post-op recovery
Monitoring and assessment
Pain protocol and sedation scores
Protocols necessary for patient recovery and safe discharge planning.
Early Recognition of Patient Deterioration:
Vital signs
Early warning observation scores
Discharge Criteria:
Criteria based monitoring for discharge
Post operative delirium
Role of Nurses in Managing Patient transitions:
Stage 1 to stage 2
Stage 1 to ward
Stage 1 to ICU
Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Effective Communication and Collaboration:
Involving multidisciplinary teams
Post-discharge follow-up protocols
Live Webinar
11/11/2024 7:00 pm (Sydney time)
Australia/Sydney
Duration: 3 hours
Educational Activities: 2 hours
Reviewing Performance: 1 hours
Areas Of Interest: Perioperative
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners
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