Looking to improve your skills in orthopedic surgery? The Foundational Orthopedic Surgery Microcredential will verify, validate, and attest that specific skills and competencies have been achieved. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will explore the unique needs of orthopedic surgical patients, gaining critical insights into the surgical procedures, instruments, and principles essential for effective perioperative care. This is a foundational course focused on the general aspects of orthopedics as a specialty.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: - Review the unique needs of orthopedic surgical patients.
- Demonstrate knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures and instruments.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Perform effective patient assessment and perioperative planning.
- Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for orthopedic patients.
- Collaborate effectively with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Course Outline:
Required Modules (must successfully complete all 7 of the following):
- Knowledge: Foundational Orthopedic Knowledge Assessment: Quiz
- Skill: Lesson 1 – Healthcare Industry Representative (HCIR) – Teamwork & Collaboration Activity
- Skill: Lesson 2 – Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Activity
- Skill: Lesson 3 – Pneumatic Tourniquet Activity
- Skill: Lesson 4 – Tissue Tracking Activity
- Behavioral: Lesson 5 – Care Plan
- Foundational Orthopedic Microcredential: Exam
- Post-Course Survey- Likert Scale
This program is a microcredential, not a certification. Participants will be assessed through various forms of assessment (e.g., quizzes, reflections, case
study analyses).
Upon successful completion of the course, learners receive: - Electronic certificate of completion
- Foundational Orthopedic Surgery Microcredential digital badge
- 50 points towards recertification of your CCI credentials and specialty designations when recertifying by the Professional Activity Points method.
Instructions for accessing the course will be emailed within an hour after you complete the checkout process. This program is a microcredential, not a certification. The microcredential course will take between five and eight hours to complete. Learners must successfully complete all coursework within 90 days of purchase to earn the
digital badge and certificate of completion.
Refunds are not available.