This educational package is intended to be an overview of the operating table, its use and history, explaining the background and how and why the basic system works. It is aimed at all operating theatre staff including surgeons, assistants, anaesthetist, scrub staff and operating department practitioners.
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About the training
This educational package is intended to be an overview of the operating table, its use and history, explaining the background and how and why the basic system works.
Operating tables are in widespread use and vary in complexity. They are often long lasting which means that many staff and users will not have been exposed to manufacturer’s education.
The module is intended to be an overview of the operating table, its use and history, explaining the background, how and why the basic system works and providing some valuable do’s and don’ts when using operating tables.
MHRA receives approximately 50 adverse incident reports a year.
Who should complete this training
This training is aimed at all operating theatre staff including surgeons, assistants, anaesthetist, scrub staff and operating department practitioners.
The package may be used as a developmental tool and has been written to be easily understood by medical staff working in all areas.
Learning objectives
The training is intended to be a reminder of best practice and will provide all users with a better understanding of why procedures need to be followed, the value of record keeping and the possible pitfalls with cutting corners.
Time required
The package runs for around 15 minutes.
You may require more time to re-read and review specific areas and to undertake the attached questions. You may pause and then return to the package but you will need to remember where you paused and then pick up from there by clicking on the page tab that you left.
You may need to allow time for the page to load as it may contain video. Please be patient.
Unlike our earlier packages we have not included quizzes in this module, however you may still print off a certificate on completion.
