Perform Skin Preparation for Minor Surgical Procedures

Medical Assisting

Materials Included

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Video
Anatomy
Simulation
Quiz

As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to perform pre-surgery skin preparation. Learn how to perform skin preparation for minor surgical procedures.

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As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to perform pre-surgery skin preparation. This module provides a detailed overview of how to perform skin preparation for minor surgical procedures. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to prepare for and perform skin preparation for minor surgical procedures: the removal of a mole, and a laceration that requires suturing. In the simulations you assist the physician by preparing the room and equipment, cleansing scrub, draping, and painting the site with antiseptic, ready for the surgical procedure. Practice the steps of the procedures as often as you want until you are confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant.

You’ll learn

relevant medical terminology
the importance of pre-surgery skin preparation
to visualize the key anatomical structures and components of the skin, comprising the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers
how to prepare for and perform the skin preparation procedure
to practice and perfect your skills in performing pre-surgery skin preparation
correct post-procedure, recording and reporting procedures
much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Preparation

Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation

Step 1.1.1 - Prepare the room

Step 1.1.2 - Assemble the equipment

Step 1.2 - Medical assistant preparation

Step 1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 2 - Expose the skin

Step 3 - Scrub the skin

Step 3.1 - Remove body hair, if required

Step 3.2 - Repeat the skin scrub

Step 4 - Paint the skin with antiseptic solution

Step 5 - Complete the skin preparation

Understand the purpose and importance of pre-surgery skin preparation.
Describe pre-procedure considerations for pre-surgery skin preparation.
Describe and demonstrate how to prepare for the procedure.
Describe and demonstrate the procedure of skin preparation.
Describe the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Understand and apply Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long