Theory and practice in specialised theatre care in perioperative care with a focus on teamwork and leadership
22.5 ECTS creditsNursing (5 ECTS cr) and Medical Science (17.5 ECTS cr) are integrated in the course.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, literature study, group work, seminars and 10 weeks of clinical
placement (VFU). This is a full-time distance course.
The course includes different components that combine theory and practice. The course studies the operating room nurse's responsibilities and competence in surgery. Furthermore, the perioperative care process is developed during clinical practice as the student completes various study tasks and uses the ideal model "the perioperative dialogue". This is done in order to be able to plan person-centred care based on the patient's story, medical record, and surgery notification. The student plans, implements and evaluates, and documents the patient's perioperative care in collaboration with the patient, the surgical team, and possibly next-of-kin. Students practice communicating and collaborating in the surgical team and with other professions, which is important for ensuring the patient's perioperative care. Based on a professional and ethical approach, students also reflect upon methods and specialist competence in terms of how the patient's dignity can be preserved and diversity respected.
Students practice skills that belong to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse in surgical specialties, together with a main supervisor/supervising operating theatre nurse in clinical practice. During the clinical placement, students acquire in-depth knowledge of topographical anatomy, surgery methodology, aseptics and hygiene, medical technology, and handling biological specimen in order to ensure the patient's care. The theatre nurse is responsible for medical/technical equipment, and students are given the opportunity to learn about the technology, both in theory and in practice, under supervision and throughout the clinical placement period. To deepen understanding of other professional groups in the surgical team, the placement period includes targeted studies within anesthesia care. Leadership is studied in relation to the operating theatre nurse's responsibility and role in relation to cost awareness and participation in the handling of disasters and trauma. Throughout the course, there are continuous discussions online, in group meetings on campus, and during the clinical placement about evidence-based care. Discussions are held about how to provide the patient with the best possible care and opportunities and obstacles for implementation in clinical practice as well as suggestions for various quality and improvement efforts.
One of the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded in the examination of the clinical placement.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, literature study, group work, seminars and 10 weeks of clinical
placement (VFU). This is a full-time distance course.
The course includes different components that combine theory and practice. The course studies the operating room nurse's responsibilities and competence in surgery. Furthermore, the perioperative care process is developed during clinical practice as the student completes various study tasks and uses the ideal model "the perioperative dialogue". This is done in order to be able to plan person-centred care based on the patient's story, medical record, and surgery notification. The student plans, implements and evaluates, and documents the patient's perioperative care in collaboration with the patient, the surgical team, and possibly next-of-kin. Students practice communicating and collaborating in the surgical team and with other professions, which is important for ensuring the patient's perioperative care. Based on a professional and ethical approach, students also reflect upon methods and specialist competence in terms of how the patient's dignity can be preserved and diversity respected.
Students practice skills that belong to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse in surgical specialties, together with a main supervisor/supervising operating theatre nurse in clinical practice. During the clinical placement, students acquire in-depth knowledge of topographical anatomy, surgery methodology, aseptics and hygiene, medical technology, and handling biological specimen in order to ensure the patient's care. The theatre nurse is responsible for medical/technical equipment, and students are given the opportunity to learn about the technology, both in theory and in practice, under supervision and throughout the clinical placement period. To deepen understanding of other professional groups in the surgical team, the placement period includes targeted studies within anesthesia care. Leadership is studied in relation to the operating theatre nurse's responsibility and role in relation to cost awareness and participation in the handling of disasters and trauma. Throughout the course, there are continuous discussions online, in group meetings on campus, and during the clinical placement about evidence-based care. Discussions are held about how to provide the patient with the best possible care and opportunities and obstacles for implementation in clinical practice as well as suggestions for various quality and improvement efforts.
One of the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded in the examination of the clinical placement.
Progressive specialisation:
A1F (has second‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Admission to the Specialist Nursing programme with a specialisation in theater care, The responsibility and competence of the operating theatre nurse in perioperative care (15 ECTS credits), and 6 ECTS credits of clinical placement (VFU) in the course The theory and practice of basic theatre care in perioperative care, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6 or A, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Specialist Nursing -Theatre Care (studied during year 1)