This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue the position as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).
Course 1: Student completes home-study instruction on multi-specialty surgery and the safe practice of preoperative through postoperative care, within the scope of practice of an RNFA. Operating room principals, practices, guidelines, and standards will be explored. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are reviewed and supplemented by an in-depth study of those organs and structures that relate to a wide variety of surgeries. Step-by-step surgical procedures are studied, along with related knowledge and skills to safely perform a variety of surgeries and ensure optimum patient outcomes. Pre, post and intraoperative testing, procedures, complications, and considerations are explored. Pharmacology, anesthesia, special equipment and pre and postoperative routines will be covered.
Course 2: 140-hour RNFA internship to be performed at the student’s facility under the direct supervision of a sponsoring surgeon(s). The expanded intraoperative functions unique to the RNFA are emphasized and include, providing exposure, tissue handling, suturing, providing hemostasis and using surgical instruments. Manual dexterity of surgical skills and intellectual knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pre, intra and postoperative considerations are combined to prepare the qualified student with essential skills and knowledge necessary to function in this expanded role. Internship extension considerations may be made due to Covid delays.
Certificates are awarded to students by BMCC for successful completion of RNFA Program.
Any questions regarding this course please contact NIFA at (800) 922-7747.
Monday – Thursday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Fridays close at 3:00 pm) MST
For enrollment, visit www.NIFA.com or email: admissions@nifa.com.
