Netcare – Operating Theatre Nursing
| Programme | Duration | Entry level qualification | NQF level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science | 12 months | RN | 7 | 143 |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Operation Room Skills for Registered Nurses | 6 months | RN | – | – |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Operation Room Skills for Enrolled Nurses | 6 months | EN | – | – |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Operation Room Skills for Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses | 6 months | ENA | – | – |
Become a member of the operating room team by acquiring the specialist knowledge and skills required for the appropriate care of patients undergoing surgery.
Education content covers the following:
- Surgical anatomy of all regions of the body
- Peri-operative nursing
- Surgery associated with all specialitiess
- Anaesthetics and recovery room nursing
Students also study the medico-legal and ethical issues that arise in the operating room.