STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.  Discuss the sources of patient health data pertinent to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 2.  List the techniques utilized in pre-operative diagnosis of cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial pathology.

 3.  Review the indications for cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical intervention.

 4.  Discuss anatomy relative to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 5.  Describe the surgical pathology and medical terminology relative to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 6.  Identify the names and usage of cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical instrumentation, supplies and medications.

 7.  Identify specialized equipment relative to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 8.  Discuss pre-operative preparation of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

 9.  Discuss intra operative techniques related to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 10. Describe the dressing and immediate post-operative care of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

 11. Define the post-operative course and expected outcomes for the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

 12. Discuss possible post-operative complications and ramifications of cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Patient Considerations for the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

      a. Sources of patient data for cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patients

      b. Indications for surgery and pre- operative diagnostics of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

 II. Pre –operative protocols of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.

      a. Equipment and supplies utilized in cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

      b. Pre-operative Patient preparation of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient

 III. Intra-operative protocols for cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

      a. cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Intraoperative procedures

      b. Relative anatomy ,exposure and repair techniques used in cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

 IV. Post –operative protocols for cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures

      a. Wound closure and dressings utilized in cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

      b. Post-operative care of the cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical and maxillofacial surgical patient.