Perioperative Knowledge

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CM-01-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in the perioperative role.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to practice perioperative nursing:
CM-01-02	role of operating room nurse
CM-01-03	application of nursing process
CM-01-04	admission, discharge and transfer of client
CM-01-05	asepsis and sterile techniques
CM-01-06	surgical procedures, protocols, and related disease processes
CM-01-07	medications used in pre, intra, and post-operative care
CM-01-08	anaesthesia methods and protocols
CM-01-09	client and health care team safety measures
CM-01-10	assist in the teaching / orientation of new staff
CM-01-11	ordering of supplies, equipment as appropriate
CM-01-12	preparing costing for surgical procedures as appropriate
CM-01-13	protocols important to the surgical suite
CM-01-14	associated legalities, policy, and procedure
CM-01-15	documentation and reporting.
	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the disinfection process within the surgical environment such as:
CM-01-16	surgical theatre
CM-01-17	equipment and instruments.
	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to prepare supplies for sterilization such as:
CM-01-18	linens and dressings
CM-01-19	glassware
CM-01-20	rubber goods
CM-01-21	instruments.
	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform various methods of sterilization such as:
CM-01-22	steam sterilization (gravity displacement, pre-vacuum, pulsing gravity)
CM-01-23	chemical sterilization (ethylene oxide, aqueous gluteraldehyde, peracetic acid, gas plasma)
CM-01-24	dry heat sterilization.
	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to safely handle and care for surgical equipment such as:
CM-01-25	endoscopes and instrumentation
CM-01-26	video equipment
CM-01-27	laser systems and equipment
CM-01-28	electrosurgical tools
CM-01-29	power tools.