Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Specialisations: Perioperative Nursing

Perioperative nurses work with patients who are having operative or other invasive procedures. They help plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.

This course provides a structured introduction to the principles of perioperative nursing, laying the groundwork for the knowledge and skills necessary to practise as a perioperative nurse who provides client-centered care prior to, during, and after surgical and invasive procedures in a variety of healthcare settings (hospitals; day surgery centres; endoscopy suites).

A distinguishing element of this course is the focus on a person-centered approach to perioperative nursing, which will give advocacy, assurance, quality, and safety of care to clients who are unable to communicate throughout the surgical process.

Students will be encouraged to participate actively in class discussions or online forums centred on assigned case studies in order to apply and integrate theoretical content, using an evidence-based approach while assessing, collecting data, and implementing a care plan for individuals prior to, during, and after surgery in a surgical environment.

• Pathway to Masters in Nursing and PhD Nursing
• Qualification may give opportunity to work in surgical services departments, which encompass a broader range of perioperative care beyond the operating room
• Surgical Nurse Educator
• Perioperative Nurse Manager/Supervisor
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Perioperative Care

• Application: Submit your online application by clicking "Apply Online" on the top right corner of the course page.
• Interview: If you meet IHM's eligibility criteria you'll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.
• Offer Letter: If you're successful with the interview you'll be offered a place for the course.
• Enrolment Fee: Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
• Confirmation of Admission: Once you've paid the enrollment fee, we'll send a confirmation of admission to you.