Preoperative Nursing Assistant Course
This course equips aspiring preoperative nursing assistants in dentistry with essential skills for safe patient preparation before oral and maxillofacial surgery. Participants will master evidence-based hygiene protocols, safe hair removal methods, aseptic techniques to prevent infections, risk assessment strategies, and effective communication to calm patients and ensure seamless handovers. By the end, learners will confidently contribute to surgical teams, minimising complications and enhancing operating room efficiency in high-pressure environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical, step-by-step expertise in preparing patients for oral and maxillofacial surgery as a nursing assistant. Cover evidence-based hygiene for skin and oral areas, safe hair removal practices, aseptic techniques in busy operating rooms, risk identification and management, patient-centred communication to alleviate anxiety, and precise documentation for checklists and team handovers to promote safety and efficiency.
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Develop skills
- Develop preoperative hygiene skills for oral surgery through evidence-based skin and oral cleansing.
- Master aseptic practices in shared operating rooms to control cross-contamination and manage waste.
- Learn safe hair removal techniques for facial areas with minimal risk.
- Gain expertise in patient communication to explain preoperative care, reduce anxiety, and document refusals.
- Perform pre-transfer safety checks using dental surgery checklists and report effectively to the OR team.
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