This comprehensive online course is designed to equip enrolled nurses with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to function effectively in the operating room (OR) environment. Through a blend of theoretical learning, scenario-based tasks, and optional practical demonstrations, learners will gain a deep understanding of perioperative nursing care, aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation, patient safety, and teamwork in high-pressure surgical settings.
The course emphasizes the enrolled nurse’s role in supporting surgical teams, maintaining sterile fields, preparing patients for surgery, and ensuring smooth transitions through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Learners will also explore ethical considerations, emergency protocols, and communication strategies vital to safe and effective surgical care.
By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to confidently assist in various surgical procedures, uphold infection control standards, and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary surgical teams.