CERTIFICATE: Accident and Emergency

ADMISSION

To register for the certificate course in Nursing Science (Operating Room), a candidate must comply with
the following conditions:

• Registration as a nurse and midwife
• Furnish proof of his/her current registration with the Nursing Board of Namibia.
• Furnish proof that he/she holds a post as a  registration nurse in the service of an approved health institution          

DURATION OF STUDY

3 Months (10) weeks subject code (NTT1121)

CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the certificate course in Nursing Sciences (Operating Room) (14CNOR) has been compiled as follows:
Unit 1: Theatre technique and related medico-legal hazards
Unit 2: Anaesthesia and Recovery room patient care
Unit 3: Theatre technique and related medico-legal hazards

AIMS /GOALS:

• Administration and manage an operating room complex
• Assist the Anaesthetist with induction, intubation, extubation and the overall care of the patient
• Manage and conduct an operative procedure/surgical intervention
• Manage and conduct recovery room patient care