IRCAD Africa OR Nurse
Masterclass
October 16-19, 2024

This comprehensive course at IRCAD Africa is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of medical professionals working in the operating room (OR). Participants will delve into crucial topics such as communication strategies, energy use, and safe surgery practices, all aimed at optimizing OR efficiency and patient outcomes. Esteemed faculty, including Dr. Mutter and representatives from Medtronic and Storz, will lead the sessions, ensuring a rich learning experience. From infection control to patient positioning and suture materials, the course covers a wide array of essential subjects that are pivotal for maintaining high standards of surgical practice.

Hands-on training through product stations and wet lab practicums will provide participants with practical experience, reinforcing theoretical knowledge. Sessions on emotional health and burnout prevention highlight the course’s holistic approach, addressing both the technical and personal aspects of OR work. With dedicated time for presentations, Q&A sessions, and interactive discussions, attendees will have ample opportunities to engage with experts and peers. This program not only aims to improve technical skills but also to foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation in surgical practices.

IRCAD Africa Nurses Masterclass October 16-19, 2024

From: 50 $

October 16-19, 2024

Description

This intensive 3-day course at IRCAD Africa is designed for medical professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in operating room (OR) practices and techniques. Participants will delve into crucial topics such as communication strategies, energy use, safe surgery practices, infection control, patient positioning, and suture materials. Esteemed faculty and industry leaders, including Dr. Mutter, the Medtronic team, and the Storz team, will lead the sessions, ensuring a rich learning experience.

The course features a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training through product stations and wet lab practicums, covering areas like small bowel resection and laparoscopic tower equipment. Additionally, sessions on emotional health, burnout prevention, and OR efficiency are included, emphasizing a holistic approach to OR management. With dedicated time for presentations, Q&A sessions, and interactive discussions, attendees will have ample opportunities to engage with experts and peers.

Key Course Highlights:

  • Theoretical Sessions:
    • Communication strategies in the OR
    • Energy use in surgical settings
    • Safe surgery practices
    • Infection control measures
    • Patient positioning techniques
    • Suture materials and their applications
  • Practical Training:
    • Product stations for hands-on experience with sutures, hernia repair, energy devices, stapling techniques, and instrumentation
    • Wet lab practicums focusing on small bowel resection, camera handling, and instrument handling
  • Holistic Approach:
    • Managing emotional health in the OR
    • Burnout prevention strategies
    • Improving OR efficiency and turnaround times

Who Should Attend:

  • Surgeons
  • OR Nurses
  • Surgical Technologists
  • Medical Professionals involved in OR management and efficiency

This program is ideal for those aiming to improve their technical skills and foster a collaborative learning environment. The course concludes with a certification and a closing ceremony, providing participants with a valuable credential to enhance their professional development.

Date
October 16, 2024 – October 19, 2024