Perioperative Nursing Update Course 2025

The perioperative nursing update course is a comprehensive 8 week course providing 15 hours of CPD inclusive of interactive eLearning modules supported by live and on demand case based webinars. Divided into five core modules, this program is tailored for both new and experienced perioperative nurses. Developed and presented by Medcast's team of expert clinical educators, the course delivers evidence-based content across the full perioperative spectrum - from pre-admissions through to PACU and discharge.

Course Structure

• 5 modules with 3 hours CPD per module
• Interactive case based webinars delivered live or available on demand
• eLearning case studies to apply your knowledge to clinical scenarios

Content Highlights:

Module 1 

Patient journey and professional practice - On demand

Module 2

Monitoring physiologic data throughout perioperative phases - Live webinars 25/8 & 1/9

Module 3

Anaesthetic types (inhalation, TIVA, regional), analgesic approaches, postoperative nausea/vomiting protocols consistent with ANZCA guidelines - Live webinars 8/9 & 15/9

Module 4

Recognition and management of critical events—CICO, anaphylaxis, MTP, CRM principles, malignant hyperthermia, local anaesthetic toxicity - Live webinars 22/9 & 29/9

Module 5

Recovery assessment, pain management, discharge planning and safety protocols to ensure optimal postoperative outcomes - Live webinars 13/10 & 20/10

Learning Objectives

• Understand the interprofessional roles and responsibilities along the surgical continuum.

• Apply monitoring strategies for intraoperative and postoperative patient safety.

• Employ evidence-based anaesthetic and analgesic techniques while managing PONV.

• Recognise and respond effectively to perioperative emergencies using crisis resource management.

• Implement robust PACU protocols to support recovery and safe discharge.
  
  

Target Audience

This course is ideal for nurses and anaesthetic techs working across all procedural areas including hospitals, day hospitals, interventional radiology, and cosmetic clinics. ACORN and ANZCA guidelines utilised throughout the course 

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course.