Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UROBOR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the eight key steps of endoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical procedures.
Explain how robotic-assisted technology enhances surgical precision while recognizing its limitations and potential risks.
Describe how perioperative professionals collaborate during robotic-assisted surgery to respond effectively to system malfunctions and patient emergencies, ensuring safety and continuity of care.
Outline:
Section 1: Robotic-Assisted Endoscopic Surgery
How Robotics Changed the Surgical Field
Evolution and Milestones
What Robotic-Assisted Surgery Looks Like in Practice
Where Robots Are Most Commonly Used
What Current Research Shows About Outcomes
Enter the Era of Robotic Surgery
Benefits
Drawbacks and Costs
The Future of Robotics
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Foundations of Robotic-Assisted Endoscopy
The Essentials of Endoscopy
Sterile Team
Eight Essential Steps of Endoscopy
Review
Ergonomics and Team Efficiency
Core Safety Practices for the Surgical Team
Staff Training
The Human Touch
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Preparing for Robotic Surgery
Preparing the OR
Robotic System Setup
Preparing the Patient
Review
Preparing the Robot
Draping the Robot
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Robotic Phase and Emergency Intervention
Establishing Access
Team Readiness and Timeout
Creating the Working Space
Port Planning and Placement
Docking the Patient Cart
Transition to Console Control
Review
Undocking and Closure
Postoperative Handoff
Emergency Interventions and Response
Team Preparedness
Common Intraoperative Emergencies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy is a certified perioperative nurse with a background in both scrub and circulator roles across a variety of surgical specialties. She earned her BSN with summa cum laude honors from Capella University and has served as a Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. Her early clinical experience on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit shaped her commitment to patient-centered care and team collaboration. Throughout her career, she has contributed to hospital committees and process improvement efforts focused on safety, education, and quality outcomes. Brandy is passionate about creating practical, real-world education that helps clinicians feel supported in their work, build confidence in their skills, and continue delivering safe, effective care.
Reviewer: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D., MBA, CST, CRCST
Dr. Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and adult education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing, a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis on adult teaching and learning. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered central sterile technician (CRCST). She has 27 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, during which 13 of those years have been spent teaching and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, and laparoscopic surgery. She has also collaborated with several organizations to develop training programs in surgical technology, communication, compliance, cultural competency, medical terminology, and care management.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Surgical Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)/Outpatient Surgical Centers, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.