If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- Utilize aseptic techniques in the operating room as a circulating assistant
- Utilize aseptic techniques in the operating room as a surgical assistant
- Prepare and position patients for surgical procedures
- Identify surgical instruments
- Describe the procedures for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments
- Prepare sterile surgical packs
- Prepare and use caps, masks, gowns, gloves, and drapes
- Maintain and use surgical suite equipment
- Identify common suture materials, types, and usage
- Remove sutures and drains
- Explain common surgical procedures in small and large animals
- Perform venipuncture
- Perform intravenous injection techniques
- Place an intravenous catheter
- Explain intravenous catheter care
- Administer fluid therapy
- Describe patient triage and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
- Identify urgent care monitoring equipment
- Calculate parenteral fluid requirements and needs
- Describe and evaluate the stages of wound healing
- Apply bandages
- Perform an animal physical assessment
- Evaluate patient needs for nursing care
- Design a nursing care plan for a clinical scenario
- Describe techniques of urine collection
- Identify common urinary catheters
- Explain care of indwelling urinary catheters