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OPH001 Anatomy Part I

OPH002 Anatomy Part II

OPH003 Microbiology

OPH004 Ocular Anatomy

OPH006 Ocular Pathology

OPH007 Pharmacology

OPH008 Better Student

OPH009 Systemic Disease

OPH102 Microbiology

OPH112 Refractometry

OPH115 Surgical Assisting

The Eye School™

Ophthalmic Medical Technology Essentials®

Title: OPH115 Surgical Assisting

Course Description:

This award-winning course is designed and taught by both an experienced ophthalmic surgical technician and an ophthlamic surgeon and introduces the student to the art and science of ophthalmic surgery. This course is a self-paced, step-by-step approach to surgical methodology, covering the advanced techniques of assisting in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative treatment of the ophthalmic surgical patient. It is a must for the staff of any surgical center, hospital, or clinic, that is involved in ophthalmic surgery for its patients. If the student is interested in getting certified as an Ophthalmic Surgical Tech, this course is a great place to start. 

Emphasis will be placed on the proper methods of preparation for entry into the surgical environment, including the wearing of scrub outfits, head coverings, shoe coverings and surgical mask. The techniques of proper surgical scrubbing will be described in detail. The student will learn how to gown and glove themselves and then gown and glove the surgeon and set up the surgical suite for the procedure to be performed. The techniques of proper instrument handling and selection, setting up the trays, back table and positioning of the microscope and special instrumentation are illustrated with easy to watch video instruction. The role of the circulator, nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist, and ancillary personnel are described. The surgical assistant will be introduced to the proper care of specialized instruments and maintaining surgical decorum during the procedure. Exposure to various types of ophthalmic surgical procedures will be presented.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of taking this course the student will be able to:

Discuss the preoperative preparation of the patient including the informed consent

Explain the importance of aseptic technique and universal precautions

Outline the proper techniques of dressing, scrubbing, gowning, and gloving

Identify and explain the differences in surgical instruments

Prepare the back table, surgical Mayo stand, microscope and special equipment

Describe proper intraoperative monitoring and the role of the anesthetist

State the methods for instrument identification, selection, maintenance, and sterilization 

Identify the materials required for preparation for surgery

Analyze and apply the various methods of sterilization including, liquid, cold, heat, pressure and gas methodologies

Apply surgical principles to explain the function of various equipment, supplies and instruments

Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of anesthesia, topical, local, regional, and general

Describe the various ophthalmic pharmacologic agents used in the pre, intra, and postoperative patient

Explain the differences between cataract, corneal, glaucoma, strabismus, oculoplastics, orbital, lacrimal, refractive, retinal, and laser surgery

Recognize, describe, predict and analyze proper psychology to facilitate understanding, providing instructions and guidance for the patient

Understand how to assist the surgeon with potential complications

Demonstrate proper professional and ethical responsibility

Communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors and staff

Appropriately apply laws, codes, regulations, and best practice standards to protect the health and safety of the patient, doctor and staff

Write clear and concise records of the procedure

Retrieve, analyze and interpret professional literature, manuals and applications

Guide, mentor, and support peers in achieving excellence in surgical assisting  

Certificate of Completion after Satisfactory Completion of Course


OPH115 Surgical Assisting
$350.00
VOTED OUR MOST POPULAR COURSE FOR TWO YEARS RUNNING!
OPH115 
SURGICAL ASSISTING
Discount Available for Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Clinics

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