The theory and practice of basic theatre care in perioperative care
7.5 ECTS creditsNursing (2.5 ECTS cr) and Medical Science (5 ECTS cr) are integrated in the course.
Instruction is in the form of digital lectures, literature study, a theoretical assignment, and 4 weeks of clinical
placement (VFU). The course includes individual study and a group meeting at the place of study.
Perioperative Care:
The competence and responsibilities of the operating room nurse
Medical technology
Topographical anatomy
Surgical methodology and techniques
The perioperative nursing process
Clinical Placement (VFU):
Perioperative consultations with the patient and, when applicable, next of kin
The perioperative nursing process
Surgical methodology and techniques
Asepsis and hygiene
Topographical anatomy
Biological products
Medical technology
Professional conduct and approach
Clinical logbook
Students are responsible for continuously reflecting upon their learning needs related to topographical anatomy, hygiene, asepsis, medical technology, surgical techniques, ethics, and perioperative nursing care, in relation to the current 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 (VFU). The course includes individual study and a group meeting at the place of study.
Perioperative Care:
The competence and responsibilities of the operating room nurse
Medical technology
Topographical anatomy
Surgical methodology and techniques
The perioperative nursing process
Clinical Placement (VFU):
Perioperative consultations with the patient and, when applicable, next of kin
The perioperative nursing process
Surgical methodology and techniques
Asepsis and hygiene
Topographical anatomy
Biological products
Medical technology
Professional conduct and approach
Clinical logbook
Students are responsible for continuously reflecting upon their learning needs related to topographical anatomy, hygiene, asepsis, medical technology, surgical techniques, ethics, and perioperative nursing care, in relation to the current 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 ECTScredits, 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 Swedish level 3 or Swedish as a second language level 3 and English level 2, 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)