Surgical Attire & OR Preparation
Credits : 0.3
About the Course:
This Surgical Attire & OR Preparation microcredential introduces Surgical Technology learners to the appropriate attire, personal preparation, and protective equipment used when preparing to enter restricted surgical areas such as the operating room.
Through immersive VR simulations, learners will practice hand hygiene, putting on clean scrubs, displaying a hospital ID, applying a bouffant cap, surgical face mask, and face shield, removing jewelry, maintaining appropriate nail hygiene, applying shoe covers, performing hand hygiene again, and applying sterile gloves. The course emphasizes personal cleanliness, infection prevention, contamination control, and appropriate surgical attire practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of appropriate surgical attire in maintaining a clean surgical environment.
- Understand the purpose of a hospital identification badge.
- Properly apply a bouffant cap while ensuring all hair is covered.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of a face shield for facial protection.
- Maintain appropriate nail hygiene by keeping nails natural and free of polish or enhancements.
- Properly apply sterile gloves while maintaining appropriate contamination control.
- Follow appropriate surgical attire and personal preparation practices before entering the operating room.
This Surgical Attire & OR Preparation training is delivered through our LMS and is available as both web-based and immersive VR training.
Surgical Attire & OR Preparation Training for Surgical Technologists
At ImmerseLearn, we prepare Surgical Technology learners with essential skills required for appropriate surgical attire and personal preparation in operating room environments. This microcredential strengthens hand hygiene, surgical attire selection and application, personal accessory control, PPE use, contamination prevention, and sterile gloving through immersive VR-based learning.
By completing this microcredential, learners will develop practical skills in surgical attire and personal preparation for the operating room. Learners will be able to perform appropriate hand hygiene, wear clean scrubs, apply required head and face protection, remove personal accessories, maintain proper nail hygiene, apply shoe covers, and perform sterile gloving while supporting infection prevention and contamination control.