Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MSPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the key characteristics, technologies, and procedural workflows associated with open, minimally invasive, endoscopic, image-guided, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
Discuss the perioperative responsibilities and safety considerations unique to each surgical method.
Identify best practices for patient preparation, equipment setup, and complication management across various surgical approaches.
Outline:
Section 1: Open Surgery
Course Overview
Learning Goals
Overview of Open Surgery
Surgical Technique
Hypothermia in Open Surgery
Preoperative Responsibilities for Open Surgery
Intraoperative Responsibilities for Open Surgery
Scenario-Based Review
Postoperative Responsibilities for Open Surgery
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Minimally Invasive Surgery
Overview of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
MIS Elements
Scenario-Based Review
Other Considerations in MIS
Surgical Count
Thermal Considerations
Postoperative Considerations
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Minimally Invasive Procedure Overviews
Laparoscopic Surgery
Abdominal Entry Techniques
Pneumoperitoneum
Endoscope Handling
Scenario-Based Review
Thoracoscopy
Surgical Technique Overview
Best Practices for Thoracoscopic Procedures
Cystoscopy
Surgical Technique Overview
Best Practices for Cystoscopy Procedures
Scenario-Based Review
Hysteroscopy
Surgical Technique
Key Considerations and Best Practices
Arthroscopy
Surgical Technique
Best Practices for Arthroscopy
Scenario-Based Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Endoscopic Surgery
Endoscopic Surgery
Preoperative Considerations
Intraoperative Considerations
Endoscopic Tissue Sampling
Postoperative Considerations
Lower Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Upper Endoscopy
Common Procedures and Scope Types
Best Practices for Upper Endoscopy
Scenario-Based Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Image-Guided and Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Image-Guided Surgery
Preoperative Considerations
Intraoperative Considerations
Postoperative Considerations
Scenario-Based Review
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
RAS in Practice
Intraoperative Responsibilities
Postoperative Responsibilities
Scenario-Based Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy is a certified perioperative nurse with a background in both scrub and circulator roles across a variety of surgical specialties. She earned her BSN with summa cum laude honors from Capella University and has served as a Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. Her early clinical experience on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit shaped her commitment to patient-centered care and team collaboration. Throughout her career, she has contributed to hospital committees and process improvement efforts focused on safety, education, and quality outcomes. Brandy is passionate about creating practical, real-world education that helps clinicians feel supported in their work, build confidence in their skills, and continue delivering safe, effective care.
Instructor: Brian C Sheridan, CST
Brian is an accomplished certified surgical technologist with over 20 years of experience. He graduated cum laude on the Dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement with a certificate in Surgical Technology from Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. He is well-versed in a variety of specialties including multi-surgeon complex cancer cases. As a preceptor, he enjoys sharing his knowledge with new surgical technologists and nurses, teaching them the fundamentals of the scrub role. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Surgical Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)/Outpatient Surgical Centers, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.