The responsibility and competence of the operating theatre nurse in perioperative care
15.0 ECTS creditsNursing (7.5 ECTS ) and Medical Science (7.5 ECTS ) are integrated in the course.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, independent literature study, a group assignment including a follow-up seminar, field studies, and 4 weeks of clinical placement (VFU). This is a full-time distance course which includes individual study, group study, and a few meetings on campus. The course includes the equivalent of 6 ECTS cr focused on scientific method related to perioperative care.
The course includes introductory lectures in perioperative care and perioperative nursing theory, microbiology and hygiene, topographical anatomy and qualitative/quantitative method. The historical and professional development of the operating theatre nurse is studied through systematic search for and study of scientific literature in perioperative care. Field studies include qualitative interviews with working operating theatre nurses, focused on their responsibility and function. Students reflect upon the described scientific approach and analyse the collected data using qualitative method. In relation to quantitative method, students reflect upon data collection and analytical methods, and are expected to be able to interpret results and examine them critically. For both qualitative and quantitative method, students are expected to assume a critical approach, be able to discuss strengths and weaknesses, and consider aspects of research ethics.
Diversity, ethics, and dignity are discussed in relation to various situations in perioperative care for students to develop an ethical approach. Students practice skills in aseptic techniques, donning a sterile gown and gloves, preoperative skin disinfection and sterile draping in accordance with current hygiene principles. In-depth study of topographical anatomy from the perspective of the operating theatre nurse is carried out through follow-up study assignments. With support from theory, students study topographical anatomy and surgical techniques and plan and monitor the positioning of the patient on the surgical table. Students also practice skills in handling medical technology safely.
During the clinical placement, students develop further skills in course components which integrate theory and
practice together with their main supervisor and supervising specialist nurse, and enhance their own professional development, approach, and independence related to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse. During the clinical placement, students are also expected to reflect upon and demonstrate an understanding of what it means to respect the integrity and autonomy of patients and colleagues, and assume a professional approach.
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, independent literature study, a group assignment including a follow-up seminar, field studies, and 4 weeks of clinical placement (VFU). This is a full-time distance course which includes individual study, group study, and a few meetings on campus. The course includes the equivalent of 6 ECTS cr focused on scientific method related to perioperative care.
The course includes introductory lectures in perioperative care and perioperative nursing theory, microbiology and hygiene, topographical anatomy and qualitative/quantitative method. The historical and professional development of the operating theatre nurse is studied through systematic search for and study of scientific literature in perioperative care. Field studies include qualitative interviews with working operating theatre nurses, focused on their responsibility and function. Students reflect upon the described scientific approach and analyse the collected data using qualitative method. In relation to quantitative method, students reflect upon data collection and analytical methods, and are expected to be able to interpret results and examine them critically. For both qualitative and quantitative method, students are expected to assume a critical approach, be able to discuss strengths and weaknesses, and consider aspects of research ethics.
Diversity, ethics, and dignity are discussed in relation to various situations in perioperative care for students to develop an ethical approach. Students practice skills in aseptic techniques, donning a sterile gown and gloves, preoperative skin disinfection and sterile draping in accordance with current hygiene principles. In-depth study of topographical anatomy from the perspective of the operating theatre nurse is carried out through follow-up study assignments. With support from theory, students study topographical anatomy and surgical techniques and plan and monitor the positioning of the patient on the surgical table. Students also practice skills in handling medical technology safely.
During the clinical placement, students develop further skills in course components which integrate theory and
practice together with their main supervisor and supervising specialist nurse, and enhance their own professional development, approach, and independence related to the professional function of the operating theatre nurse. During the clinical placement, students are also expected to reflect upon and demonstrate an understanding of what it means to respect the integrity and autonomy of patients and colleagues, and assume a professional approach.
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)