COURSE OVERVIEW
Postoperative care is the organized levels of services extended to surgical patients. This includes care rendered during the immediate postoperative period from post anesthesia care unit (PACU) to the operation theatre till the essential days following the surgery. Postoperative care involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation. This course is a structured learning unit of synthesising theory and practice in relation to surgical care.
2 Years
WBSU
300 Only
Here are the career opportunities for individuals with a diploma in post operative care:
Individuals with a Diploma in Post Operative Care can work in PACU, providing immediate post-operative care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring their safe transition to the recovery phase.
They assist in surgical wards, providing ongoing post-operative care to patients admitted for surgical procedures, monitoring their recovery progress, managing pain, and assisting with wound care and mobility.
They provide post-operative care services to patients at home, ensuring they adhere to post-operative instructions, managing medications, monitoring wound healing, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.
In rehabilitation centres, they assist patients in their post-operative recovery journey by providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation services to restore function and mobility after surgery.
They care for post-operative patients in skilled nursing facilities, providing skilled nursing care, medication management, wound care, and rehabilitation services to promote recovery and improve patient outcomes.
Individuals work in ambulatory surgical centers, providing pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.
They work in pain management clinics, providing specialized post-operative pain management services to patients recovering from surgery, including medication management, physical therapy, and alternative pain management techniques.
Providing remote post-operative care services through telemedicine platforms, offering virtual consultations, monitoring patient progress, and providing guidance and support to patients recovering from surgery at home.
They participate in clinical research studies focused on post-operative care practices, patient outcomes, and interventions to improve post-operative recovery and reduce complications.
They educate patients and their families about post-operative care instructions, including wound care, medication management, activity restrictions, and signs of complications, to promote successful recovery and prevent post-operative complications.
These career paths offer diverse opportunities for individuals with a Diploma in Post Operative Care to contribute to the well-being and recovery of surgical patients across various healthcare settings.