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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
- Point of Use Decontamination
- Sterile Processing
Surgical Instruments Module 2
Basic and General Instruments
- Accessory Instruments
- Electrosurgical Pencil
- Forceps
- Scissors
- Intestinal Clamp
- Retractors
Surgical Instruments Module 3
Laparoscopic and Robotic Instruments
- Laparoscopic Cart
- Versa Step Trocars
- Lens Warmer
- Ligasure
- Endo Catch
- EndoWrist Tips
- Curved Scissors
- Cobra Grasper
Surgical Instruments Module 4
Obstetrics and Genitourinary Instruments
- Leep Loop Electrode
- Cord Clamp
- Uterine Biopsy Curette
- Irrigation Tubing
- Telescope Bridge
- Working Element
- Ball Loop Electrode
Surgical Instruments Module 5
Ophthalmic and Otorhinolaryngology Instruments
- Tonometer
- Fox Eye Shield
- Castroviejo Caliper
- Irrigating Needle
- House Strut Caliper
- Billeau Ear Loop
- House Joint Knife
Surgical Instruments Module 6
Oral and Reconstructive Instruments
- Mouth Mirror
- Potts Elevator
- Crane Elevator
- Root Tip Pick
- Kelly Scissors
- McKissock Keyhole
- Dermatome
- Watson Skin Graft Knife
Surgical Instruments Module 7
Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, and Cardiovascular Instruments
- Depth Guage
- Mallet
- Townley Caliper
- Bone Cement System
- Raney Clip Applier
- Scalp Clip Gun
- Cushing Bipolar Forceps
- Endopath Thoracic Trocar
Surgical Instruments Module 8
Operating Room Supplies and Surgical Setups
- Scrubs
- Shoe Covers
- Surgical Masks
- Eye Protection
- Surgical Setups
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.**
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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
