OR Nurse Laparoscopic Urology Course
Date: May 5 – May 8
Location: [Insert Venue]
Target Audience: Operating Room (OR) Nurses, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Professionals involved in laparoscopic urological procedures.
Course Overview
This intensive four-day course will provide OR nurses and surgical assistants with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience in laparoscopic urology. Participants will develop essential skills in laparoscopic instrumentation, surgical techniques, and OR teamwork to enhance patient safety and surgical efficiency.
The program includes:
- Theoretical Sessions on laparoscopic surgery principles, anesthesia considerations, infection control, and OR communication.
- Hands-on Laboratory Training with laparoscopic simulators and pelvic trainers.
- Live Tissue Practice to refine instrument handling, suturing, and teamwork in a real-world surgical environment.
Course Schedule
Day 1: Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (May 5)
- 8:00 AM – Registration
- 8:30 AM – Welcome & Introduction
- 2:00 PM – Laboratory Setup & Instrument Handling
- Target manipulation
- Wire passage techniques
- Cutting exercises
- 5:00 PM – End of Day
Day 2: OR Preparation & Surgical Techniques (May 6)
- 8:00 AM – Evaluation of the previous day
- 8:30 AM – OR Communication & Teamwork
- 9:00 AM – The role of non-surgeon first assistants
- 10:00 AM – Safe surgery practices in the OR
- 10:45 AM – Coffee Break
- 11:15 AM – Infection Control in the OR
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM – Laparoscopic Basics (Pelvic-Trainor Exercises)
- Suturing techniques
- Knot-tying and needle handling
- 5:00 PM – End of Day
Day 3: Live Tissue Training & Advanced Techniques (May 7)
- 8:45 AM – Evaluation of the previous day
- 10:00 AM – Coffee Break
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM – Laboratory Experimental Exercises on Live Tissue
- Instrument passing
- First assistant techniques
- 5:00 PM – End of Day
Day 4: Final Practical Training & Course Conclusion (May 8)
- 8:45 AM – Evaluation of the previous day
- 10:00 AM – Coffee Break
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM – Final Live Tissue Exercises
- 5:00 PM – End of Course
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Understand the principles and equipment used in laparoscopic urological procedures.
✅ Develop proficiency in laparoscopic instrument handling and suturing techniques.
✅ Improve teamwork, communication, and infection control practices in the OR.
✅ Gain hands-on experience with live tissue simulations to reinforce practical skills.