MODULES

1. Roles in the surgical team and perioperative overview

2. Patient preparation and informed consent

3. Surgical asepsis and sterile field setup

4 Intraoperative patient monitoring and documentation

5. Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) protocols

6. Wound care, dressing changes, and surgical drains

7. Pain management protocols and comfort measures

8. Infection prevention and post-op complication recognition

9. Mobilization, nutrition, and discharge readiness

10. Emergency procedures: bleeding, shock, DVT, dehiscence

11. Clinical attachment in surgical and PACU units

12. Final OSCE and post-op care case study

Learning Outcomes

Support patients through all phases of the surgical process

Maintain aseptic technique and surgical field safety

Recognize and manage postoperative complications promptly

Administer appropriate wound care and pain interventions

Educate patients and families during post-surgery recovery