Theatre Nursing – The Key to Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Surgery

About the Course

With the rising risks of antibiotic resistance and surgical site infections (SSIs), what can we do to minimise and, in some cases, prevent these from happening in our patients? As a nurse you play a key part in the surgical preparation of the theatre and the patient. Research has shown that where the surroundings, scrub and sterility are optimum, antibiosis is no longer required in clean procedures. Join us to find out how you can achieve this goal. 

Our online lecture will provide discussion and top tip-sharing time. We will consolidate the role of the theatre nurse and provide updates on biosecurity, instrument care and how to run a theatre. With a focus on surgical site infections we will be looking at how we can reduce these by aiming for perfect preparation and performance and reduce reliance on antimicrobials.

We will be taking it back to basics and looking at where improvements can be made, often in areas that are so routine that we forget about their importance.

An opportunity to see inside one of the largest equine hospitals in the UK and discover how to make your own set-up more gold standard.

Course Speakers

• Rosina Lillywhite
• Rosie Heath

Key Learning Objectives

• Recap and develop your understanding of sterility and biosecurity.
• Understand ways to minimise surgical site infections.
• Understand what makes the ideal surgical suite and how to work towards it.

Course Programme

Course Fees

This course is free to BEVA Nurse members. 

If you are not yet a BEVA member you can join this online lecture and benefit from a one-year BEVA membership for £49. To take advantage of this deal simply click on the 'Book Now' button at the top of this page. Your BEVA membership will be set up as part of your course registration and start on the day of the course.

At a Glance

• CPD Hours: 2 hours
• Course Format: Online Lecture

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses.

How to Book

You can book this course online, simply hit the 'book now' button at the top of the page. If you would like to book on behalf of someone else, or would like to pay via invoice please contact us on +44 (0)1638 723 555 or email us.

• If you book a place on a BEVA CPD course and are unable to attend due to any COVID-19 related issue you will receive a credit for the amount you paid. This credit can be used for any BEVA CPD and will be valid for a year from the date of issue. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course.e
• If BEVA are required to cancel or postpone a course for any reason, you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a credit for a future BEVA CPD course (valid for a year from the date of issue).
• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than 6 weeks before the start of the course.
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
• All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance.
• Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
• BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
• All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

By registering for this event, you accept the above terms and conditions.