STUDENT INTRO TO THE OPERATING ROOM (OR)
UNIVERSITY of UTAH
Eccles Health Sciences Library-Garden Level
Friday, May 19, 2017
6pm-8pm
The Student Intro to the OR Course is designed to give a 'behind the scenes' look at the OR and the exciting career and educational opportunities that exist behind the red line.
We provide students with the essential basic knowledge needed to safely enter, navigate, observe and participate in the OR. Our goal is to increase interest in this fascinating, rarely visited area, and inform students about options for shadowing or working in the OR someday.
During this 2 hour course, we discuss career options in the OR, proper dress, basic OR etiquette, OR safety, roles of individuals in the OR, and where/how to stand using the ACS/ASE Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum.
Learners will have the opportunity to participate in a simulated experience of scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and removing their ‘dirty’ gown.
AUDIENCE:
Any individual over the age of 16 who is interested in, or plans to visit, observe, or participate in the OR. Students who are under the age of 18 will need to have a form signed by their guardian to participate (this will be sent via email). We do not work with any dangerous items, sharps, etc. Consent is primarily for completing course surveys and permission to participate.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the role of observer vs. participant in the OR
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Verbalize different career options for working in the OR
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Review basic safety rules of the OR
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Discuss the roles and relationships of each individual in the room
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Define the boundaries of a sterile field
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Demonstrate proper method of scrubbing, being gowned and gloved
PRE-REQUISITES:
None
LENGTH:
2 Hours
LOCATION:
University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library-Garden Level
TEACHING METHODS:
EVALUATION:
Upon completion of the course, students will be issued an electronic “badge” describing the skills/objectives completed. This can be shared via email, social media, or shown on the spot to OR staff or mentors- see https://credly.com for more information. Students will receive a pre- and post-assessment, and can opt-in to receive a 3-month follow up survey to determine comfort level and retention (participation in survey requires guardian consent for students under the age of 18).
COST:
$40/student (includes materials, access to ongoing resources and completion badge). Due at the time of registration.
CONTACT/INSTRUCTOR:
Ruth Braga MSN, RN
University of Utah
Department of Surgery
Attn: Ruth Braga/UCISE
30 North 1900 E 3B110
SLC, UT 84132
ruth.braga@hsc.utah.edu
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