This course covers the essential steps involved in caring for veterinary surgical instruments to maintain their function, longevity, and sterility. It explores inspection, cleaning, lubrication, drying, sharpening, packaging, sterilisation, and storage, with practical tips for identifying damaged instruments and preventing contamination.

Learning Outcomes

• Inspect instruments for damage, rust, pitting, and function.
• Clean surgical instruments using appropriate techniques and products.
• Describe correct lubrication, drying, and sharpening practices.
• Prepare and package instruments for sterilisation.
• Maintain instrument sterility during storage and handling.

Features:

• You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

Course Content:

• 6 video lessons with quiz questions.
• Certificate of Achievement.