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Orthopedic Surgical Instruments & Tray Preparation Training

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, 3D, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Surgical Technology Students / Allied Health Learners

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.2

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About the Course:

This Orthopedic Surgical Instruments & Tray Preparation microcredential introduces Surgical Technology learners to commonly used orthopedic surgical instruments and their purposes in surgical preparation. Learners will develop foundational knowledge of instrument identification, function, appropriate use, and the importance of selecting the correct instruments for orthopedic procedures.

Through immersive VR simulations, learners will explore an orthopedic surgical tray and identify instruments including the orthopedic mallet, bone curette, bone-holding forceps, Kelly hemostatic forceps, Mayo scissors, and bone cutting forceps. Learners will practice selecting each instrument and reviewing its purpose, usage, and importance in orthopedic surgical preparation.

The course emphasizes instrument recognition, functional understanding, proper instrument selection, and familiarity with commonly used orthopedic surgical instruments within the perioperative environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the importance of proper orthopedic surgical instrument preparation. 
  • Identify commonly used instruments found on an orthopedic surgical tray. 
  • Identify appropriate uses for Mayo scissors during surgical procedures. 
  • Explain the purpose of bone cutting forceps in cutting and removing sections of bone. 
  • Differentiate orthopedic instruments based on their design and intended function. 
  • Recognize the importance of selecting appropriate instruments for orthopedic surgical preparation. 
  • Develop familiarity with instrument purpose and usage through interactive identification activities. 

To build on tray preparation with full instrument set organization, see our surgical instrument tray assembly and management training.

This Orthopedic Surgical Instruments & Tray Preparation training is delivered through our LMS and is available as both web-based and immersive VR training.

Orthopedic surgical instruments and tray preparation training for surgical technologists

 

Orthopedic Surgical Instruments & Tray Preparation Training for Surgical Technologists

Surgical technology learner identifying orthopedic instruments on a surgical tray

At ImmerseLearn, we prepare Surgical Technology learners with foundational knowledge of orthopedic surgical instruments and their functions. This microcredential strengthens instrument identification, purpose recognition, functional understanding, appropriate instrument selection, and orthopedic surgical tray familiarity through web-based and immersive VR learning.

Orthopedic Mallet−
Explore the orthopedic mallet and understand its role as a heavy-duty surgical instrument used to strike osteotomes, chisels, and other orthopedic instruments during procedures involving bone cutting, shaping, or preparation. Learners become familiar with its design and purpose within orthopedic surgical settings.
Bone Curette+
Identify the bone curette and learn about its spoon-shaped design and purpose. Learners explore how the instrument is used to scrape, remove, or debride bone, tissue, and pathological material from a bone cavity or surgical site.
Bone-Holding Forceps+
Explore bone-holding forceps and their strong, serrated design. Learners understand how these forceps are used to securely grasp, stabilize, and manipulate bone fragments during orthopedic procedures.
Kelly Hemostatic Forceps+
Identify Kelly hemostatic forceps and understand their function as a locking clamp. Learners explore how the instrument is used to grasp blood vessels or tissue and support hemostasis during surgical procedures.
Mayo Scissors+
Learn to identify Mayo scissors and recognize their heavy-duty construction. Learners explore their use for cutting dense tissue, sutures, dressings, and other surgical materials during surgical procedures.
Bone Cutting Forceps+
Explore bone cutting forceps and recognize their strong, sharp-edged design. Learners understand how these instruments are used to cut, trim, and remove small sections of bone during orthopedic procedures.
Instrument Identification and Surgical Preparation+
Practice selecting each orthopedic instrument from the surgical tray and reviewing its purpose, usage, and importance. Learners reinforce the relationship between instrument design, intended function, and its role in orthopedic surgical preparation.

By completing this microcredential, learners will develop foundational knowledge of commonly used orthopedic surgical instruments and their functions. Learners will be able to identify the orthopedic mallet, bone curette, bone-holding forceps, Kelly hemostatic forceps, Mayo scissors, and bone cutting forceps; describe their purposes and general uses; and recognize the importance of appropriate instrument selection during orthopedic surgical preparation. These skills provide a foundation for surgical instrument recognition and effective preparation in the perioperative environment.