Course Title: Fundamentals of Nursing in OPD (Outpatient Department) Setting

Duration:

4 Weeks (1 Month)

Course Designed By:

Skillversity

Course Overview:

This course focuses on essential nursing skills required in outpatient settings, such as primary patient assessment, assisting in minor procedures, maintaining OPD workflow, infection control, and patient communication. It equips learners with practical knowledge to handle diverse cases efficiently in outpatient care environments.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of an OPD nurse.

• Perform initial patient assessment & triage.

• Assist in minor surgical & diagnostic procedures.

• Apply infection control & sterilization practices in OPD.

• Manage patient education & follow-up care effectively.

Weekly Course Structure:

Week 1: Introduction to OPD Nursing & Patient Management

• Module 1: Overview of OPD Nursing

  • Role & scope of nursing in outpatient care

  • Common cases & conditions handled in OPD

  • Legal & ethical responsibilities in OPD nursing

• Module 2: Patient Assessment & Triage in OPD

  • Conducting patient history & preliminary assessment

  • Triage system: Prioritizing patients based on severity

  • Documentation & electronic medical records (EMR)

• Assessment: Case study on triage decision-making

Week 2: Assisting in Minor Procedures & Infection Control

• Module 3: Assisting in OPD Procedures

  • Wound dressing & minor surgical assistance

  • Injection administration & IV cannulation basics

  • Preparing for diagnostic procedures (X-rays, ECGs, lab tests)

• Module 4: Infection Prevention & Sterilization in OPD

  • Hand hygiene & PPE usage

  • Sterilization techniques for instruments

  • Waste disposal & handling biohazards in OPD

• Assessment: Practical demonstration on sterilization procedures

Week 3: OPD Workflow & Emergency Response

• Module 5: Managing OPD Workflow & Patient Flow

  • Appointment scheduling & reducing patient wait time

  • Coordination with doctors & other healthcare staff

  • Handling OPD emergencies (e.g., sudden collapse, allergic reactions)

• Module 6: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency Response

  • Recognizing medical emergencies in OPD

  • Performing CPR & handling choking cases

  • Assisting in first aid & stabilization of critical patients

• Assessment: Practical simulation of emergency response

Week 4: Patient Communication, Follow-up & Final Certification

• Module 7: Effective Communication & Patient Education

  • Communicating with patients & caregivers

  • Educating patients on medication adherence & lifestyle changes

  • Dealing with difficult patients & managing complaints

• Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

  • MCQ-based assessment on OPD nursing fundamentals

  • Practical case study: Managing a patient’s OPD journey

  • Certification of completion

• Final Assessment: Patient case simulation & MCQ exam

Who Should Enroll?

• OPD nurses & nursing students

• Healthcare assistants working in outpatient settings

• General practitioners & clinic staff

• Hospital administrative staff involved in OPD management