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Fundamental Practice in Endoscopy Nursing
Course No. : 213-260234-01|Start Date : 02/11/2021
Instructor
Experienced nurse(s) with extensive experience in endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing
Language Used
Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Total Hours
12.00
Session
4
Place
Start Date
02/11/2021
Schedule
Tuesday
Time
18:30 - 21:30
Tuition Fee
$3,300
Level
General Short Courses
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1 Course description
Endoscopy is an invasive procedure with inherent risk, and procedural complications can occur and lead to significant adverse outcomes. This course aims to support endoscopy nurses in their practice and underpinning the knowledge base required to perform safe and competent endoscopy nursing practice.
Fundamental Practice in Endoscopy Nursing builds on foundational knowledge and skills within clinical gastroenterology. Components of the course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental knowledge and application of evidence to decision making in the endoscopy setting.
Fundamental Practice in Endoscopy Nursing builds on foundational knowledge and skills within clinical gastroenterology. Components of the course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental knowledge and application of evidence to decision making in the endoscopy setting.
2 Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the participants should be able to
1. Discuss the safety issues within endoscopy in general
2. Define the indications and contraindications for the procedures of Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy
3. Define the risks and complications associated with OGD, Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy, and appropriate management
4. Outline the principles and practice of patient preparation, including consent, bowel preparation, indications for prophylactic antibiotics and management of anticoagulation / antiplatelet therapy
5. Become familiar with the procedures in relation to infection control and endoscope reprocessing, understanding and maintenance of endoscopic equipment and accessories
1. Discuss the safety issues within endoscopy in general
2. Define the indications and contraindications for the procedures of Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy
3. Define the risks and complications associated with OGD, Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy, and appropriate management
4. Outline the principles and practice of patient preparation, including consent, bowel preparation, indications for prophylactic antibiotics and management of anticoagulation / antiplatelet therapy
5. Become familiar with the procedures in relation to infection control and endoscope reprocessing, understanding and maintenance of endoscopic equipment and accessories
3 Topics included
1. Identification of safety issues in endoscopy
2. Indications and contraindications for the procedures of Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy
3. Risks and complications associated with OGD, Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy, and appropriate management
4. Principles and practice of patient preparation, including consent, bowel preparation, indications for prophylactic antibiotics and management of anticoagulation / antiplatelet therapy; Handling of specimen
5. Infection control and endoscope reprocessing
6. Understanding and maintenance of endoscopic equipment and accessories
2. Indications and contraindications for the procedures of Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy
3. Risks and complications associated with OGD, Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy, and appropriate management
4. Principles and practice of patient preparation, including consent, bowel preparation, indications for prophylactic antibiotics and management of anticoagulation / antiplatelet therapy; Handling of specimen
5. Infection control and endoscope reprocessing
6. Understanding and maintenance of endoscopic equipment and accessories
4 Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) points would be offered (For Registered Nurses (General) and Enrolled Nurses (General)).
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on written request to students who have an attendance of not less than 70% (Administration Fee of CUSCS for per copy would be $50).
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on written request to students who have an attendance of not less than 70% (Administration Fee of CUSCS for per copy would be $50).
5 Instructors
1) Ms Tsang Yuet Ling - Advanced Practice Nurse, Central Endoscopy Unit, Princess Margaret Hospital
2) Ms Ho Kin Ning Kathy - Ward Manager, Combined Endoscopy Unit, Pok Oi Hospital
2) Ms Ho Kin Ning Kathy - Ward Manager, Combined Endoscopy Unit, Pok Oi Hospital