Preoperative Assessment

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Updated 28 Apr 2026 Certificate2,209 Ratings

Effective preoperative assessment plays a vital role in reducing surgical risk and improving patient outcomes. Identifying high-risk patients early and ensuring clear communication across the care team are essential components of safe, high-quality care.

This Ausmed Course is designed to support healthcare professionals to perform thorough nurse-led preoperative assessments, recognise high-risk individuals, and communicate findings to ensure continuity of care.

Content

7 Units • 12 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Nurse-Led Preoperative Assessments
2 Questions
2m
Identifying High-Risk Patients
1 Question
3m
Bariatric Patients
2 Questions
2m
The Older Person
1 Question
3m
Patients with Multiple Comorbidities
1 Question
2m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Provide nurse-led care to patients during the preoperative period that is underpinned by best available evidence and improves the preparedness of patients for surgery.

2

Be better able to recognise high-risk individuals during a holistic preoperative assessment to reduce risks associated with surgical interventions.

3

Effectively communicate preoperative assessment findings to the appropriate health professionals to ensure patients receive continuity of care.

Who it's for:

Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in preoperative assessments and identification of high-risk surgical patients, with a focus on bariatric patients, older adults, and those with multiple comorbidities.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to update and expand your knowledge relating to preoperative assessments, especially in high-risk patients.

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Last updated28 Apr 2026

Published05 Apr 2020

Due for review29 Apr 2030
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