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Surgical Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Level up your surgical career with our comprehensive Surgical Assistant Course, designed for those keen on or already working in surgery. Master key skills like prepping the operating theatre, including sterilisation procedures and setting up instruments, and gain expertise in assisting during operations with techniques for passing instruments and ensuring patient safety. Improve your post-operative duties through proper documentation and patient monitoring. Develop essential communication and teamwork skills to handle unexpected situations calmly. Sign up now to do well in the fast-paced field of surgery.

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 sterilisation procedures for a sterile operating theatre environment.

Carry out precise instrument setup for efficient operations.

Make sure patient safety is a priority and keep the surgical site clear.

Communicate effectively with the surgical team when the pressure is on.

Document and report post-operative procedures accurately.

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.