As the demand for skilled surgical assistants grows, both Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs)are stepping into vital perioperative roles. Under AHPRA CPD requirements, practitioners must complete ongoing education to remain competent and compliant. Here are the top CPD courses surgical assistants should consider in 2025.
Key CPD Focus Areas:
- Advanced Suturing & Wound Closure – Complex techniques for orthopaedic, plastics, and general surgery.
- Perioperative Pharmacology – Updates in anaesthetic agents, anticoagulation, and surgical medications.
- Surgical Safety & Human Factors – WHO checklists, theatre efficiency, and interprofessional teamwork.
- Radiology Interpretation for Assistants – Skills to support perioperative planning.
- Telehealth in Surgical Care – Expanding NP and PA practice to pre-op and post-op patient management.
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