• Other Structured Programmes

Healthcare Skills Training has developed a range of structured programmes for Operating Theatre Managers and Nurses. Our programmes teach and examine the practical, legal and clinical aspects of working in the operating theatre environment and promote best practice. Delivery is by experts in their respective fields. Teaching and assessment take place in theatres and thus enhance programme impact and effectiveness.

• Health and Safety in the Theatre Environment

Duration: One day

Overview: This is a one-day course on the application of the Health & Safety regulations for all healthcare line managers. The aim of the course is to provide a basic grounding in the relevant legislation and its application.

• Electro-surgery

Duration: One day

Overview: This is suitable for all grades of theatre staff and teaches the principles and practical aspects of electro-surgery. The course provides revision for experienced staff and offers user-friendly physics of electro-surgery for those who are new to theatre.

The aim of the course is to enhance patient safety by identifying and teaching the principles and practical application of Best Practice when using electro-surgical equipment.

This is an assessed course. A Certificate of Competence will be issued to all candidiates who successfully complete the programme.

• Arthroscopy of the Knee

Duration: Half day

Overview: This course is designed for staff who work in orthopaedic theatres and are constantly challenged by the ever-changing instrumentation for knee surgery and the complexity of the equipment required for arthroscopy.

It is a "hands-on" training course with sessions run in our operating theatres. The practical sessions provide an ideal opportunity to practice with "saw-bones" and to work in a relxed environment with experienced theatre colleagues and representatives.