Surgical Assistant Module
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This practical and theoretical course is for a person who is doing surgery or assisting a surgeon.
This is an online module in which the theory and basic practical skills are presented. There is an exam at the end.
On completion of the exam the student can attend a practical programme.
This consists of two parts
1 . The student is given a home suturing kit. With this they can get familiar with handling the basic instruments and practice making incisions and suturing wounds.
2. A hands on practical session where the student can demonstrate their skills with an experienced surgeon. The student will be able to practice their basic techniques and be instructed in the appropriate techniques to be used.
Learning Outcomes for course.
By the end of this course, the student will:
Understand the need for aseptic technique in surgical procedures and the consequences of microbial contamination and infection for the animal and the study.
Be able to identify the key components of aseptic surgery, with reference to the LASA Guidance.
Know methods of sterilisation of instruments, equipment and consumables and be able to prepare these items appropriately
Know how to manage items of equipment that cannot be sterilised
Know and be able to apply methods of aseptic preparation for the surgeon and the animal, ready for surgery
Understand and apply aseptic technique during a surgical procedure, either as surgeon or as “scrubbed assistant”
Understand and apply aseptic technique when acting as the “non-sterile” assistant to a surgeon
Be able to identify when sterility has been broken and know what actions to take.
Be comfortable handling basic surgical instruments and closing surgical wounds using sutures.