Programme Introduction
About this programme
🩺 Medical CME
✅ Case-Based Learning
📊 Guideline-Aligned
Preoperative Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention trains surgical and preoperative teams in the evidence-based steps that reduce infection risk before a patient ever reaches the operating table.
The preoperative phase is especially critical because it is the window where patient risk factors can be identified and optimised, microbial burden can be reduced, and standardised preparation steps can be reliably completed before the first incision. This programme focuses on that preparation window as a distinct, high-value stage of SSI prevention.
TerraLeap’s course covers preoperative risk screening, glycaemic and nutritional optimisation, hair removal and skin preparation practice, and correctly timed antibiotic prophylaxis ordering ahead of surgery.
On completion, learners can screen patients for modifiable SSI risk factors, apply standardised preparation protocols consistently, and coordinate handover of preoperative information to the surgical team.
Guideline-aligned reasoning — built through real clinical case discussion.
Programme Scope
What this programme covers
The course covers risk screening, patient optimisation, skin preparation, and prophylaxis planning before surgery.
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Preoperative risk screening
Identifying modifiable patient risk factors such as glucose control and nutrition status.
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Glycaemic & nutritional optimisation
Preparing patients whose blood sugar or nutrition status affects healing capacity.
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Hair removal practice
Correct method and timing of hair removal to avoid unnecessary skin trauma.
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Preoperative bathing & skin prep
Standardised antiseptic bathing protocols before the day of surgery.
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Prophylaxis order planning
Ensuring antibiotic prophylaxis is ordered and scheduled correctly ahead of surgery.
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Handover to surgical team
Communicating preoperative findings clearly to the operating team before surgery begins.
Learning Objectives
What you will achieve
The programme builds the systematic habits that reduce SSI risk before a patient reaches the operating table.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate the following.
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Screen patients for modifiable risk factors ahead of scheduled surgery.
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Support glycaemic & nutritional optimisation before surgery.
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Apply correct hair removal & skin prep techniques where indicated.
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Coordinate antibiotic prophylaxis ordering ahead of the scheduled procedure.
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Communicate risk findings clearly to the surgical team before the case begins.
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Apply standardised preparation protocols consistently across all patients.
Target Audience
Who can enroll
This preoperative SSI prevention programme is designed for preoperative assessment nurses and surgical teams who prepare patients before scheduled surgery.
It also serves surgeons and anaesthesia teams who rely on accurate preoperative screening and preparation to reduce operative risk.
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Preoperative assessment nurses screening patients before surgery.
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Surgeons and surgical residents planning operative care.
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Anaesthesia teams coordinating perioperative risk optimisation.
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Infection preventionists monitoring preoperative compliance.
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Surgical admission unit staff coordinating pre-surgery instructions for patients.
Programme Certification
Your certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a digital certificate recognising your achievement and the competencies you have acquired throughout the course.
Certificates for TerraLeap programmes are issued and signed by authorised TerraLeap representatives. For programmes delivered in collaboration with universities, institutions, or industry organisations, certificates are jointly issued and co-signed by authorised representatives of both TerraLeap and the respective partner.
Each certificate carries a unique Certificate ID and QR code to enable instant authenticity verification — making it easy to share with employers, licensing bodies, or professional networks as evidence of your learning.
Note on scope. TerraLeap certificates confirm successful completion of the respective programme and recognise your professional development and continuing education. They do not constitute a professional licence or regulatory authorisation unless explicitly stated in the programme description.
TERRALEAP
Certificate ID
TL-2026-AB7K3X9P
Official
Seal
Certificate of Completion
Successfully Completed
Awarded in recognition of academic achievement
This is to certify that
XXXXX
has successfully completed the prescribed course of study, demonstrating commitment, diligence, and proficiency in
SSI Prevention – Preoperative Phase
and is hereby awarded this certificate by TerraLeap, recognising the candidate's mastery of the syllabus and successful evaluation.