The theory and practice of basic theatre care in perioperative care
7.5 ECTS creditsNursing (2.5 ECTS ) and Medical Science (5 ECTS ) are integrated in the course.
Instruction is in the form of digital lectures, literature study, a theoretical assignment, and 4 weeks of clinical
placement. The course includes individual study and a group meeting at the place of study.
Students acquire and develop knowledge of the operating theatre nurse's responsibility through in-depth study of medical science and nursing with an emphasis on forming a holistic picture of patients to be able to plan their perioperative care. The use of medical technology in surgery is studied in terms of guidelines and in relation to aspects of the environment and occupational health.
During the clinical placement, the operating theatre nurse's responsibility for the perioperative nursing of patients is studied and practiced. This is followed by a presentation in a seminar with discussion and reflection regarding the care of the patient in terms of topographical anatomy, hygiene/aseptics, medical technology, surgical methodology, ethics, and perioperative nursing. Throughout the clinical placement, students receive supervision to develop their ability to provide care related to elective surgical procedures. Students also enhance their own professional development and independence related to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse. During the clinical placement, students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to respect the integrity and autonomy of patients and colleagues, and use their competence to assume a professional approach. Throughout the course, students are responsible for reflecting upon their own needs of further knowledge regarding topographical anatomy, hygiene/aseptics, medical technology, surgical methodology, ethics, and perioperative nursing, in relation to the specific clinical placement.
One of the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded in the examination of the clinical placement.
Instruction is in the form of digital lectures, literature study, a theoretical assignment, and 4 weeks of clinical
placement. The course includes individual study and a group meeting at the place of study.
Students acquire and develop knowledge of the operating theatre nurse's responsibility through in-depth study of medical science and nursing with an emphasis on forming a holistic picture of patients to be able to plan their perioperative care. The use of medical technology in surgery is studied in terms of guidelines and in relation to aspects of the environment and occupational health.
During the clinical placement, the operating theatre nurse's responsibility for the perioperative nursing of patients is studied and practiced. This is followed by a presentation in a seminar with discussion and reflection regarding the care of the patient in terms of topographical anatomy, hygiene/aseptics, medical technology, surgical methodology, ethics, and perioperative nursing. Throughout the clinical placement, students receive supervision to develop their ability to provide care related to elective surgical procedures. Students also enhance their own professional development and independence related to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse. During the clinical placement, students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to respect the integrity and autonomy of patients and colleagues, and use their competence to assume a professional approach. Throughout the course, students are responsible for reflecting upon their own needs of further knowledge regarding topographical anatomy, hygiene/aseptics, medical technology, surgical methodology, ethics, and perioperative nursing, in relation to the specific clinical placement.
One of the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded in the examination of the clinical placement.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Nursing licence issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare, plus a nursing degree of at least 180 ECTS
credits, including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits, or a Bachelor degree in nursing (including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits), plus at least 12 months full-time work experience as a registered nurse, 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)