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Theatre Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Level up your medical career with our Theatre Assistant Course, designed for those keen to work in the operating theatre. Learn the essential skills for pre-operative procedures, like preparing patients and sterilising instruments. Become proficient in setting up for specific surgeries like appendectomies and heart surgeries. Learn how to handle surgical instruments, manage emergencies, and keep the environment sterile. Improve your skills in post-operative care and operating theatre protocols, ensuring the best outcomes for patients and smooth surgical support.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master pre-operative patient preparation and room setup techniques.

Carry out instrument sterilisation and handling protocols accurately.

Assist confidently and skillfully in specific surgical procedures.

Manage emergency situations with good communication and prompt action.

Implement post-operative procedures, including patient transfer and documentation.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.