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University Course of Specialization in Instrumentation for Surgery

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The Instrumentation for Surgery course is aimed at health professionals and students who want to expand or update their knowledge in the field, as well as anyone who for professional reasons is interested in knowing everything related to surgica...

University degree

200 h

Online

8 ECTS (Créditos)

Qualification of University Course of Specialization in Instrumentation for Surgery

Own Degree in Instrumentation for Surgery issued by the European University Miguel de Cervantes accredited with 8 University Credits (University Course of Specialization of the European University Miguel de Cervantes).

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Objectives

To master the fundamental bases of the operating room, necessary to know the surgical instrumentation.

To analyze the surgical instruments from the point of view of the equipment used.

To learn how to clean the materials.

To identify and characterize the main disinfectants and antiseptics.

To know the sterilization center and its role in the surgical instrumentation.

To learn how to carry out the control and care in the sterilization process.

Content

UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTAL BASICS OF SURGERY.

Content
Concept of surgical environment
- Surgical area layout
- Classification of surgery
- Stages of surgery
Members of the surgical team
- Functions of the surgical staff
- Wardrobe and accessories of the operating room staff
Surgical washing
Sterile field
- Preparation of the field
- Instrument table. Instrument placement
- Instrument delivery
Latex-free operating room
Minor surgery
- Precautions and contraindications
- Infrastructure and basic material for minor surgery
Major outpatient surgery
- Common procedures in CMA
- Patient selection criteria
- Patient exclusion criteria
- Recommendations to patients undergoing AMC surgery
Surgical drainage
- Types of drains
- Drainage removal

UNIT 2. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Basic surgical maneuvers
- Opening
- Dissection
- Hemostasis
- Closing
- Separation
Surgical instruments

Parts of a surgical instrument

UNIT DIDACTIC 3. HYGIENE OF THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT AND MATERIAL CLEANING

Basic principles of cleaning
Disposable material and non-disposable material
Disinfection in the healthcare environment
- Germicides. Classification and rules of use
- Conditions of disinfectants
Sterilization in the sanitary environment
Quality control in sterilization
Cleaning and disinfection of the material

UNIT DIDACTIC 4. GENERAL ASEPSIS MEASURES

Introduction
Concepts of asepsis and antisepsis
Protective clothing and barriers
Hand washing
General asepsis measures in emergencies, emergencies and catastrophes

UNIT 5. USE OF ANTISEPTICS AND CHEMIOPROPHYLAXISTS.

Introduction
- Generalities of antibiotics
Appropriate use of antimicrobials
- Use of antibiotics
- Chemoprophylaxis
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
The Antimicrobial Use Committee

UNIT DIDACTIC 6. THE STERILIZATION CENTER

Concept and objectives of the sterilization center
Structure and organization
Personnel and functions of the sterilization center
Classification of materials

TEACHING UNIT 7. PHYSICAL METHODS OF STERILIZATION

Physical methods of sterilization
Moist heat sterilization
Dry heat sterilization
Radiation sterilization

TEACHING UNIT 8. CHEMICAL METHODS OF STERILIZATION

Chemical methods of sterilization
Ethylene oxide (EO)
Hydrogen peroxide
Peracetic acid
Glutaraldehyde
Formaldehyde

TEACHING UNIT 9. MECHANICAL METHODS OF STERILIZATION

Mechanical methods of sterilization
- Filtration
Types of filters
Filtration equipment

TEACHING UNIT 10. PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN HEALTH

Introduction
Objectives
Conceptual Map
Accidentability, job description and basic activities
Risks derived from safety conditions
- Risk of falling to the same level
- Risk of falling to a different level
- Risk of collisions and blows against moving or immobile objects
- Risk of falling objects due to collapse or collapse, risk of entrapment
- Risk of cuts or punctures
- Risk of projection of fragments, particles or liquids
- Risk of burns due to thermal contact
- Risk of fire or explosion
- Risks arising from electrical contacts
- Risk of overexertion
- Risk of contact with harmful, toxic or corrosive substances
- Risk of blows and being run over by vehicles
- Risk of aggression
Risks arising from hygienic conditions
- Risk of exposure to chemical contaminants
- Risk of exposure to biological contaminants
- Risk of exposure to ionizing radiation
- Risk of exposure to non-ionizing radiation
- Risk from ergonomic conditions of the workplace
- Visual fatigue due to inadequate lighting and working with PVD
- Risk of discomfort due to excessive noise
- Risk of discomfort due to inadequate temperature
- Physical fatigue
- Mental fatigue

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

Thanks to this course Instrumentation for Surgery you will learn everything related to the material used in the operating room, from its preparation, cleaning and sterilization, to the assistance that should be offered to the surgeon in the use of the available equipment.