Course description

This hybrid course applies a variety of operating room set-ups and nursing considerations for surgical procedures including gynaecological, laser, general, endoscopy, urology, thoracic, cardiovascular and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) into a lab and clinical setting It combines an in-depth study of common procedures with applications for these surgical services. The student is required to successfully complete all clinical skills labs, clinical practice days, online and in class theory classes and examinations to be successful in this course.

Course details

Hours: 76
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: NURS8566
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery