Surgical Skills SS3

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLEASEPTIC SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

Code

SS3

Learning Outcome

  • Be able to perform surgery using an appropriate aseptic technique.

Assessment

OSATS3 MSF Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

This learning outcome can be assessed by an appropriately trained theatre nurse. Feedback likely from: medical staff, Allied Health Professional (nurse, optometrist, orthoptists)

Target Year of Achievement

Year 1

Related Learning Outcomes

HPDP2 HPDP12 

Overview

  • Understand by what routes the operative field could become contaminated and what can be touched safely when scrubbed.
  • Know what to do in the event of a needle stick injury to yourself or one of the team.
  • Get regular feedback on your aseptic techniques.

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