The theory and practice of basic theatre care in perioperative care

Education facts

Code: KMA621

Nursing (2.5 ECTS cr) and Medical Science (5 ECTS cr) are integrated in the course. Instruction is in the form of digital lectures, literature study, a theoretical assignment, and 4 weeks of clinical placement (VFU). The course includes individual study and a group meeting at the place of study. Perioperative Care: The competence and responsibilities of the operating room nurse Medical technology Topographical anatomy Surgical methodology and techniques The perioperative nursing process Clinical Placement (VFU): Perioperative consultations with the patient and, when applicable, next of kin The perioperative nursing process Surgical methodology and techniques Asepsis and hygiene Topographical anatomy Biological products Medical technologyProfessional conduct and approach Clinical logbook Students are responsible for continuously reflecting upon their learning needs related to topographical anatomy, hygiene, asepsis, medical technology, surgical techniques, ethics, and perioperative nursing care, in relation to the current clinical placement. One of the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded in the examination of the clinical placement.

Entry requirements

Nursing licence issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare, plus a nursing degree of at least 180 ECTS credits, including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits, or a Bachelor degree in nursing (including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits), plus at least 12 months fulltime work experience as a registered nurse, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6 or A, or Swedish level 3 or Swedish as a second language level 3 and English level 2, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The theory and practice of basic theatre care in perioperative care

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 2 May 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %