Orientation to Clinical Training, Perioperative Nursing (1cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to prepare patient for the operation;
- is able to monitor vital signs;
- knows how to apply the principles of aseptic practice and is able to follow standard infection control precautions.

Content (course unit)

- patient observation and maintenance of patient airway
- aseptic procedures and surgical equipment in operating theatre

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of initial stage studies must be completed before entering the middle stage studies.
Theory of perioperative nursing

Location and time

Tampere Centre for Skills Training and Simulation, Arvo-building,0-floor, Tampere University, Medisiinarinkatu 1.

Tampere University of Applied sciences, Kuntokatu 4 P1-07.

Check the right places from the timetable.

Assessment methods and criteria

Theoretical studies in perioperative nursing must be completed or combined with orientation training.
100% participation in each of the three thematic areas (anaesthesia nursing, operative nursing, perioperative device technology) and completing the preliminary tasks mentioned in the orientation.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Demonstrations, collaborative learning, independent study. Orientation with theory course. Mandatory presence in orientation.
NOTE! The course plan may be updated before orientation.

Learning materials

Tabula materials and same material as in theory course.
Assignments need to be prepared before attending the lessons.

Student workload

The student has 4h of anaesthetic nursing, 4h of operative nursing and 3h of perioperative device technology orientation training.
Independent study.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass:
100% attendance and active, professional participation during the contact lessons.
Performing pre-assignment and returning them to the teacher prior to orientation training.

Fail:
Less than 100% attendance or passive, unprofessional participation during the contact lessons.
The student has not done and / or does not have pre-assignment when coming to the lesson.