Doctors, nurses, and other personnel working in surgical suites are exposed to a variety of workplace hazards, including waste anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, and other environmental risks. This course is designed for employees and provides practical strategies to help protect you from the hazards present in a surgical suite.
Hazards Covered in This Course:
- Dangerous waste gases
- Sharps injuries
- Static and awkward postures
- Smoke plume
- Hazardous chemicals
- Medical laser classifications
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards and effects of exposure to anesthetic gases in surgical suites. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify potential hazards in surgical suites and explain how to protect yourself from them. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe the hazards and best practices related to bloodborne pathogens and sharps. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the hazards and best practices associated with pressurized gases, hazardous chemicals, and smoke. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Explain best practices for safely working with equipment and preventing slips, trips, and falls. |
| LO 1.3.1 | List and discuss the characteristics of different classes of lasers used in surgical suites. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify hazards associated with surgical lasers and discuss methods to protect employees from these hazards. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)