Perioperative perspectives: surgical safety & the patient journey

Explore the entire perioperative journey with practical clinical insights and expert guidance.

This interactive webinar offers an immersive overview of the patient’s surgical journey, from pre-admission assessment through to discharge. Designed for nurses working across all phases of perioperative care, this case-based session follows a typical surgical patient and highlights critical points of care, coordination, and communication.

Whether you’re an experienced theatre nurse or transitioning into the perioperative setting, this webinar supports your learning with practical scenarios and contemporary best practice aligned to the latest clinical standards.

What You'll Learn

• Pre-operative Preparation: Understand the pivotal role of pre-admissions nurses in coordinating safe and timely care.

• Surgical Safety: Explore the shared responsibilities of the intraoperative team including circulation-instrument nurses (scrub/scout) and anaesthetic assistants, in implementing surgical safety protocols and managing emergencies.

• Post-operative Care: Learn about the key interventions and priorities in PACU, including pain management, recovery assessments, and discharge planning.

• Emergency Response: Identify early warning signs of post-operative complications and review emergency management strategies across the perioperative phases.
  
  

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for:

• Pre-admissions nurses – The coordinators of care ensuring patients are optimally prepared for surgery

• Anaesthetic assistants – The patient advocates and collaborators supporting anaesthetic safety

• Circulation/Scrub scout nurses – The intraoperative guardians maintaining aseptic technique and procedural flow

• PACU nurses – The recovery and discharge experts delivering post-anaesthesia care
  
  

About the Course

The Perioperative Nursing Update Course has been developed by Medcast’s expert clinical educators to provide a comprehensive learning experience. It is suitable for experienced perioperative nurses, new nurses entering the field, and those seeking to refresh or broaden their practice. Content reflects current Australian perioperative standards and supports safe, evidence-based care throughout the entire surgical pathway.

Join us to enhance your knowledge, build clinical confidence, and stay current in the ever-evolving perioperative environment.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course