Scrub nurse surgical skills: infermiere strumentista di sala operatoria
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: First-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: In person
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Applications closed (03 February 2025)
Start date: 19 February 2025
Italian
The postgraduate degree course Scrub nurse surgical skills: management of surgical instruments and the multidisciplinary operating room offers in-depth and targeted training to acquire specific skills in the field of perioperative nursing, both as scrub nurses and operating room nurses, with a particular focus on general and specialised surgery.
The training programme provides a solid foundation in surgical instruments and equipment used in the operating room, surgical procedures, professional risks, patient safety, and correct perioperative positioning.
In addition, students receive training that allows them to:
- participate in research activities
- train staff, to enhance the quality of patient care
- learn the principles of Lean Management
- manage and address the complex challenges of an operating suite.
Career opportunities
The postgraduate degree course trains professionals to work as:
- perioperative specialist nurses
- operating room nurses
- scrub nurses
Fees
In person
Regular students:
1800 € payable in 3 instalments
- 720 € no later than 07 February 2025
- 720 € no later than 15 April 2025
- 360 € no later than 15 June 2025
Tuition fee reductions are available for 2 students, awarded based on income and merit criteria.