Principles of Arthroscopy

Hours: 1.50

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-POARTH

This course provides surgical technologists with information about arthroscopic procedures, including, indications/contraindications and advantages/disadvantages of arthroscopy, potential complications and how to prevent them, equipment, instrumentation, and the types of surgeries that can be performed with arthroscopy.

The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists with information about arthroscopy, when it is utilized, and its potential complications.

Course Description

This course provides surgical technologists with information about arthroscopic procedures, including, indications/contraindications and advantages/disadvantages of arthroscopy, potential complications and how to prevent them, equipment, instrumentation, and the types of surgeries that can be performed with arthroscopy.

The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists with information about arthroscopy, when it is utilized, and its potential complications.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

Association of Surgical Technologists

1.5 HOURS

This course is approved for surgical techs from 5/1/2023 to 4/30/2026.

Review Date: 04/01/2023

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-POARTH

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of arthroscopic procedures.
Describe potential complications of arthroscopic procedures and strategies for preventing them.
Describe arthroscopic surgery techniques, including commonly used equipment and instrumentation.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Arthroscopic Considerations

Overview of Arthroscopy

Indications

Contraindications

Advantages and Disadvantages of Arthroscopic Surgery

Pre-Procedure Steps

Instruments, Equipment, and Arthroscopes

Technique of Arthroscopy

Complications

Prevention of Injury During Arthroscopy

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

Postoperative Recovery

Follow-Up

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

A Basketball Injury

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR

Brandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with summa cum laude distinction from Capella University. She is a certified perioperative nurse and has versatile skills in both circulator and scrub roles for different surgical specialties. Brandy has fulfilled several nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor for UNC REX Healthcare in North Carolina. She has been an active member of various hospital committees and contributed to numerous process improvement initiatives. In the early stages of her career, she developed her core nursing skills while working on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit where she served in various roles, including charge nurse, preceptor, Magnet Champion, and admission/discharge facilitator. Currently, Brandy works as a perioperative subject matter expert and course writer at Relias.

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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Principles of Arthroscopy

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Association of Surgical Technologists

$ 26.0 Paid $26.00

$26.00