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Theatre Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Boost your medical career with our Theatre Assistant Course, specifically designed for those keen on working in the operating theatre. Learn the key skills for preparing patients before an operation, including getting them ready and making sure instruments are sterile. Get good at setting up for different surgeries like appendectomies and heart operations. You'll also learn how to handle surgical tools, deal with emergencies, and keep everything clean and germ-free. Improve your skills in looking after patients after surgery and following theatre rules, so patients do well and surgeries run smoothly.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Become a pro at getting patients ready before surgery and setting up the operating room.

Carry out instrument sterilisation and handling properly and carefully.

Help out with different surgical procedures with confidence and skill.

Deal with emergency situations by communicating clearly and taking the right actions.

Put post-operative procedures into practice, including moving patients and keeping records.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.