Olympus University - Introduction to Endoscopes and Medical Devices (7.0 Contact Hours)

Introduction to Endoscopes and Medical Devices (7.0 Contact Hours)

Course Credit

7.0 Contact Hours

Note: Nurse attendees must participate in the full day program to receive 7.0 contact hours.

Target Audience

Nurses and technicians who have recently joined a GI unit

Training Format

Morning lecture

Afternoon hands-on sessions

Duration

Registration: 7:30am

Program: 8:00am - 4:30pm Course

Course Overview

An introduction to the construction of an endoscope and how to visually inspect for abnormalities and potential repairs. Updated policies and procedures for reprocessing. A description of medical devices and procedures.

Purpose Statement

This formal educational activity has been developed in response to managers, nurses, and technicians who have expressed a need to update their clinical knowledge while maintaining quality patient care. Attendees will be presented with current information that will support GI unit operations and infection control.

Learning Objective

Review endoscope imaging technology and construction.
Visually Inspect the components of an endoscope for proper functioning.
Explain how the endoscope is used for GI patient procedures.
Describe the medical devices that are utilized during GI patient procedures.
Define the requirements for GI specimen processing.

Program at a Glance

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Agenda	Session	Topic & Objectives
7:00am- 7:50am	Registration	Refreshments
8:00am- 9:00am	Welcome	Opening Remarks
9:00am-10:00am	Introduction to Endoscopes	Highlight numerous endoscope feature, including: Narrow Band Image, ERCP, High Definition, EUS
10:00am - 10:10am	Break	.
10:10am - 11:10pm	Endoscope Reprocessing: Policies and Procedures	Focus on updated policies and procedures for reprocessing endoscopes, leak testing, industry standards, and OEM instructions
11:10am - 12:10pm	Hands-on stations	Two- 30 minute rotations
12:10pm-1:10pm	Lunch Break	.
1:10pm- 2:20pm	Medical Devices for GI Procedures	Learn basic troubleshooting for scopes and selected medical procedures, inculding stenting, endoscopic clips and loop digating devices
2:20pm-2:30pm	Break	.
2:30pm-3:15pm	Foreign Body Retreival	Discussion of esophageal food bolus impaction and foreign body ingestion. identification of tools necessary for removal of esophageal foreign bodies.
3:15pm- 4:15pm	Hands-on Stations	Three- 20 minute rotations
4:15pm-4:30pm	Evaluations	Adjournment

Registration Fee

Registration: $175.00

Same Facility Discount: $150.00

Class size is limited, please register early.
Note: All Full or Value-Added Olympus Service contract customers can use their contract number as a form of payment. Please contact your local Endoscopy Support Specialist if you have any questions regarding your service contract number.

Accreditation

Olympus America has been approved as a provider by the California Board of Registered Nurses – License #10419

Center Valley, PA Location

Note: there is a no smoking policy for the Center Valley Campus. This policy is strictly enforced.
Dress code for this facility is Business.

Course dates and locations are subject to change.

Cancellation Policy

Registered participants for Olympus University courses must provide us with their cancellation notice five business days prior to the program date. “No-Show” registrations will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee for their catering/meeting expenses. This policy includes Olympus Full/ Value-Added Service Contract customers. A course registration can be transferred within a facility at anytime. Please call the Olympus University Registration Help Desk if you need to cancel your attendance

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