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Essentials of Operative Laparoscopy

Green Clock Hours: 1.75

Operative laparoscopic surgeries are the direction of treatment and visualization for abdominal surgeries. Operative laparoscopy allows surgeons to see, diagnose, and treat through minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic procedures are now the standard of care for hospitals. The goal of this course is to educate surgical technologists about operative laparoscopy, intraoperative techniques, and its potential complications.

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Course Description

Operative laparoscopic surgeries are the direction of treatment and visualization for abdominal surgeries. Operative laparoscopy allows surgeons to see, diagnose, and treat through minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic procedures are now the standard of care for hospitals. The goal of this course is to educate surgical technologists about operative laparoscopy, intraoperative techniques, and its potential complications.

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Association of Surgical Technologists

1.75 HOURS


This course is approved for surgical techs from 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2021.


Review Date: 01/20/2021

Course Details
Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CST44
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
List the benefits, contraindications, and complications of operative laparoscopy.
Describe the preoperative and postoperative care for an operative laparoscopy.
Describe the intraoperative techniques and guidelines for an operative laparoscopy.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Operative Laparoscopy

An Overview

Laparoscopic Equipment

Insufflator

Veress Needle

Trocars

Laparoscopes

Instruments for Laparoscopy

Preprocedural Preparation

Anesthesia

Positioning

Creating a Pneumoperitoneum

Open-Entry Technique

Closed-Entry Technique

Use of the Veress Needle

Postop Recovery

Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Shaunya Williams, CST
Shaunya has been a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for 8 years. She has assisted with a variety of surgeries and procedures in outpatient surgery centers, inpatient centers, trauma facilities, and endoscopy. Disclosure: Shaunya Williams, CST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Surgical Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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