Perioperative Basics for Radiology is a Continuing Education program offered by Southeastern College in Miami Lakes, FL. The program takes 2 days to complete.
Program Overview
This is a 2 day instructor led course delivered onsite at your facility to educate hospital staff working in specialty areas where invasive procedures are performed. The implementation of this course can assist your facility in lowering infection rates and improve physician satisfaction.
The course is based on AORN’s Standards and Recommended Practices and is designed to create awareness regarding sterile technique and patient safety. Targeted audience: hospital staff working within invasive specialty areas such as interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization lab, and endoscopy suites. 16 contact hours provided by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Admission Requirements and Process
Targeted audience: Hospital staff working within invasive specialty areas such as interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization lab, and endoscopy suites. The course is delivered onsite at the hospital facility.
General Requirements
- Hospital staff in the targeted specialty areasHospital staff working within invasive specialty areas such as interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization lab, and endoscopy suites.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.FAFSA Code for Miami Lakes Branch Campus: 031239Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Course delivery: course delivered onsite at hospital facility. Hours: 2 days (8 AM – 4:30 PM). Contact hours: 16 contact hours provided by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Southeastern College does not publish a price for this continuing education course; it is delivered onsite at the client hospital facility. Contact the Center for Nursing Education (toll free 1.888.522.4909) for pricing.
The net price figure shown with this page is Southeastern College's average yearly net price after grants for all of its aided students, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS 2022-23). It is not the price of this course.
Curriculum
The course is based on AORN’s Standards and Recommended Practices and is designed to create awareness regarding sterile technique and patient safety. Course objectives:
- Identify the Joint commission goals for patient safety
- Identify surgical attire
- Define aseptic & sterile technique
- State the principles of asepsis
- Define assessment
- Discuss considerations related to anesthesia
- Discuss recommended practice for counting sponges and instruments
- Recall risk factors that may contribute to post procedure infections
- Discuss principles and types of sterile draping
- Review medication safety/labeling
- Review the handling of specimens
- Discuss procedural environment
- Discuss positioning safety
- Review skin prep agents/technique
- Identify the areas to be cleaned in the procedural area
- Identify the clinical manifestation of latex allergies
- Discuss the purpose and procedure for scrubbing, gowning and gloving
Course methodology: lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, audiovisual and guided instruction. Student performance will be evaluated through class participation, return demonstration and a competency check list. The subject matter in this course will be presented in the form of lectures, class discussion, demonstrations, and hands on demonstration.
Career Outcomes
This is a 2 day instructor led course delivered onsite at your facility to educate hospital staff working in specialty areas where invasive procedures are performed. The implementation of this course can assist your facility in lowering infection rates and improve physician satisfaction. Participants receive 16 contact hours provided by the Florida Board of Nursing.
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Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- A reliable indicator of quality
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- Qualified instructors
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