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Surgical Instruments

Course Hours: 
180
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
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Instrumentation is one of the most important aspects of a surgical procedure. Our Surgical Instruments course introduces you to surgical instruments used for a variety of procedures. We describe what they are for and how to use them, as well as how to properly set up and break down a surgical workspace. We look at how to assemble and inspect instruments for defects or problems. Finally, we discuss sanitization, sterilization, and infection prevention techniques in order to ensure patient health and safety.

 

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Recognize instruments used for laparoscopic, robotic, and general procedures
  • Describe how to use instruments for reconstructive, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and cardiovascular procedures
  • Examine instruments used for oral and ophthalmic procedures
  • Recall how to set up and break down a surgical workspace
  • Identify proper techniques for sanitization and sterilization

Surgical Instruments Module 1
Basic Instruments

  • Care and Handling of Instruments
  • Parts of an Instrument
  • Instrument Categorization
  • Instrument Sets
  • Accessory Instruments

Surgical Instruments Module 2      
General and Laparoscopic Instruments  

  • General Instruments
  • Move to Viewing
  • Probing
  • Dilating
  • Ferguson Gallstone Scoop
  • Intestinal Clamp

Surgical Instruments Module 3      
Robotic, Obstetrics, and Gynecologic Instruments

  • Endowrist Tips
  • Permanent Cautery Spatula
  • Maryland Bipolar Forceps
  • Curved Scissors
  • Leep Loop Electrode
  • Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps
  • Cord Clamp
  • Thomas Uterine Curette

Surgical Instruments Module 4    
Genitourinary and Ophthalmic Instruments

  • Irrigation Tubing
  • Catheter Deflecting Element
  • Ball Loop Electrode
  • Guidewire
  • Tonometer
  • Fox Eye Shield
  • Wells Enucleation Spoon
  • Graether Collar Button

Surgical Instruments Module 5  
Otorhinolaryngology and Oral Instruments

  • Viewing Instruments
  • House Strut Caliper
  • House Gelfoam Press
  • Cottle Bone Crusher
  • Cottle Mallet
  • Laryngeal Mirror
  • Mouth Mirror
  • Arch Bars
  • Potts Elevator

Surgical Instruments Module 6   
Reconstructive and Orthopedic Instruments  

  • Areola Marker
  • McKissock Keyhole
  • Dermamesher
  • Dermatome
  • Watson Skin Graft Knife
  • Depth Gauge
  • Bone Tamp
  • Townley Caliper

Surgical Instruments Module 7
Neurosurgical and Cardiovascular Instruments  

  • Raney Clip Applier
  • Scalp Clip Gun
  • Cushing Bipolar Forceps
  • Dandy Forceps
  • Rumel Tourniquet Hook
  • Blunt Hook
  • Grunwald Suture Ring

Surgical Instruments Module 8
Surgical Setups

  • Preliminary Considerations
  • Case Preparation
  • Setting Up the Sterile Field
  • Procedure Examples

Surgical Instruments Module 9
Instrument Sterilization  

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Operating Room Set Up and Break Down
  • Assembly, Inspection, and Protection
  • Instrument Staining
  • Infection Prevention
  • Transitioning from High-Level Disinfection to Sterilization for Semi-Critical Devices
  • Safe Reprocessing of Robotic Instruments
  • Off-Site Transportation
  • HIPAA for Surgical Technicians

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.

The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player

 


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1400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
United States
Phone: 240-500-2553

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