Scrub nurse surgical skills for the operating theatre
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: First-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Ibrida
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Iscrizioni aperte dal 20 July 2026 al 10 February 2027
Start date: 24 March 2027
Italian
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
Regular students:
1800 € payable in 3 instalments
- 720 € no later than 12 March 2027
- 540 € no later than 15 April 2027
- 540 € no later than 15 June 2027
Auditing students:
800 € in a single installment
Registration fee reductions are available for 3 students as specified in the call for applications.
