STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Discuss the sources of patient health data for the general, obstetr ic/gynecological and orthopedic surgical patient

 2. List the techniques utilized in pre-operative diagnosis of general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical pathologies

 3. Review the indications for surgical intervention .

 4. Discuss anatomy relative to general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures .

 5. Describe the surgical pathology and related terminology of general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures

 6. Identify the names and usage for specialized surgical instrumentation, supplies and medications for general, obstetric/gynecological

        and orthopedic surgical procedures

 7. Identify specialized equipment relative to the procedure.

 8. Discuss pre-operative preparation of the patient for general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures

 9. Discuss intra operative techniques related to general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures

 10. Define and give an overview of general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures.

 11. Describe the dressing and immediate post-operative care of the general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical patient.

 12. Define the post-operative course and expected outcomes for the patient who undergoes general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgery

 13. Discuss possible post-operative complications and ramifications of general, obstetric/gynecologi cal and orthopedic surgical procedures

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 Surgical procedures for each discipline will be described individually following outline below.

 

 Considerations for general, obstetric/gynecological and orthopedic surgical patients

 

 a. Sources of patient data pertaining to general, obstetric/gynecolog ical and ortho pedic surgical procedures

 b. Indications and pre- operative diagnosis of general, obstetr ic/gynecological and orthoped ic surgical pathologies