Clinical Courses

Med Sales Clinical offers two specialised courses designed to enhance the skills of your team: Vitreoretinal Theatre Skills and Cataract Theatre Skills. Whether you’re looking to train nurses, new recruits in the medical device industry, or upskill your existing team, our courses provide comprehensive, flexible training available online or in-person. We also offer in-person sessions for larger groups, tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation. With our training, your staff will gain the confidence and expertise necessary to excel in their roles. 

Cataract Theatre Skills

The Cataract Theatre Skills course by Med Sales Clinical is designed for healthcare professionals and newcomers to the medical device industry. This course provides an in-depth understanding of cataract surgical procedures, offering essential training for those looking to enter this specialised field. Participants will gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge, enabling them to confidently support cataract surgeries and enhance their roles within the healthcare and medical device sectors. 

Clinical Courses, Clinical Education - Cateract Theatre Skills

Cataract Theatre Skills

Cataract Surgery
and History

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Module 1
Learn about the anatomy
& physiology of the eye,
symptoms and causes of
cataract, the history of surgery
and treatment options.

Referral and
Pre-Op Visit

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Module 2
Assessment in the eye clinic,
what happens on the day of
surgery, anaesthesia and
theatre preparation.

Phacoemulsification

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Module 3
Explanation of phacoemulsification,
venturi and peristaltic (flow) pumps,
phaco handpieces and tips,
calibration of the system.

Instruments and
Trolley

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Module 4
Learn about types of forceps,
manipulators and choppers,
scissors, needle holders and
sutures, custom packs and BSS /
Viscoelastics.

Draping to
Hydrodissection

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Module 5
Draping the eye, preparing
the microscope, types of
incisions, capsulorhexis
and hydrodissection.

Phaco, Irrigation/ Aspiration &
IOL Preparation

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Module 6
Phaco to irrigation / aspiration,
divide & conquer and phaco
chop techniques, segment /
quadrant removal and
intraocular lens preparation.

IOL Lens
Insertion

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Module 7
IOL history, types of IOL,
Insertion, IOL preparation
of the capsular bag, final
stages of the cataract
surgery and checks.

Complications

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Module 8
Capsular bag ruptures, vitreous
in the anterior chamber, floppy
iris syndrome IOL preparation,
mature cataracts dropped
nucleus and sulcus IOLs.

Vitreoretinal Theatre Skills

Med Sales Clinical Vitreoretinal Theatre Skills Foundation Course is designed for healthcare professionals and new entrants in the medical device industry who seek to understand vitreoretinal surgical procedures. The course covers fundamental aspects of the surgery, aiming to facilitate a smooth transition into scrub or circulating roles within vitreoretinal theatres. Additionally, it equips those involved in vitreoretinal medical products with essential knowledge to support their roles effectively. Through a series of focused modules, participants gain the skills and confidence required to succeed in this intricate field.

Clinical Courses, Clinical Education - Vitreoretinal Theatre Skills

Vitreoretinal Theatre Skills

Anatomy &
Physiology

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Module 1
Anatomy & physiology of the eye,
the retina and vitreous cavity.

The Retina

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Module 2
Key areas of the retina, including
the retinal pigment epithelium
(RPE), the macula, rods and cones.

Conditions &
Disorders

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Module 3
Common vitreoretinal conditions
and disorders, and the typical
issues experienced by patients.

Surgery

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Module 4
Surgery essentials, why and how
it is performed including detailed
overview of vitrectomy cutter and
pump.

Trolley Set Up

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Module 5
Principles of a vitrectomy
system and set up. VR
custom packs, trolley set
up and patient preparation.

Fluids and
Gases

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Module 6
VR fluids, Tamponades, Gases &
Viscous Fluid, use of heavy liquids
and preparation / set up of the
viscous fluid module.

Surgical
Instruments

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Module 7
Cryo, Diathermy and VR Surgical
Instruments, set up of Cryo System
and intraocular VR diathermy.

Laser

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Module 8
Laser set up of 532nm green laser
and indirect ophthalmoscope
including safety post vitrectomy
patient guidelines.

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