Course Description

This comprehensive online course in medical surgery offers an in-depth exploration of the techniques and methods that characterize proper surgical procedures. It focuses on the routine practices of the surgical team during interventions, emphasizing patient safety and the effectiveness of aseptic techniques within an ethical and humanistic environment. The course covers various aspects of the surgical area, including the correct behavior of both septic and aseptic surgical team members, sterilization and disinfection methods, and a step-by-step description of the entire surgical routine.

What students will learn

• Characteristics and zones of the surgical area
• Functions of surgical personnel
• Sterilization-disinfection and asepsis-antisepsis methods
• Surgical routine
• Fundamental stages of the surgical procedure
• Knots and suture techniques (workshop)

Pre-requisites

• Basic studies in Medicine or Nursing
• Understanding of the biological basis of infectious diseases and general microbiology

Course Coverage

• Characteristics of the operating room and restricted/unrestricted zones
• Classification and best practices of surgical personnel
• Required uniforms for each area
• Concepts of sterilization, disinfection, asepsis, and antisepsis
• Complete surgical routine and aseptic technique
• Handling of sterile packages
• Surgical hand washing
• Circulation of surgical personnel around the operating table
• Cutting techniques, hemostasis, dissection maneuvers, traction, exposure, and separation
• Execution of knots, ligatures, and suture points using a simulator

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students and graduates of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering, and healthcare workers in general who are interested in surgical techniques and procedures.

Real-world Applications

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to various medical and healthcare professions. Students will be able to:

1. Implement proper surgical techniques in clinical settings
2. Ensure patient safety during surgical procedures
3. Apply aseptic techniques effectively in medical environments
4. Contribute to infection control measures in healthcare facilities
5. Perform basic surgical tasks such as suturing and knot-tying
6. Understand and follow proper protocols in operating rooms
7. Collaborate effectively with surgical team members
8. Apply ethical and humanistic principles in surgical practice