Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FSIC
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the anatomy of the sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal.
List the indications and complications of flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Explain the steps and considerations for performing flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Fundamentals of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Mr. Channing Arrives at the Emergency Department
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Enhancements in Flexible Endoscopes
Associated Anatomy
Indications
Contraindications
Preoperative Work-Up
Preoperative Evaluation of Mr. Channing
Bowel Preparation
Mr. Channing Starts the Bowel Preparation
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Laboratory Work-up
Section 3: Sigmoidoscopy Procedure
Equipment
Preparing the Patient
Technique
Post-Procedural Considerations
Complications from Sedation
Complications Directly Related to Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Technical Considerations
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Office Visit
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesWriter: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with summa cum laude distinction from Capella University. She is a certified perioperative nurse with versatile skills in circulator and scrub roles for different surgical specialties. Brandy has fulfilled several nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor for UNC REX Healthcare in North Carolina. She has been an active member of various hospital committees and contributed to numerous process improvement initiatives. In the early stages of her career, she developed her core nursing skills while working on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit. She served in various roles, including charge nurse, preceptor, Magnet Champion, and admission/discharge facilitator. Brandy is dedicated to elevating perioperative teams through evidence-based education, innovative training, and collaboration, ensuring safe surgical care and continuous professional growth.
Subject Matter Expert: Brian C Sheridan, CST
Brian is an accomplished certified surgical technologist with over 20 years of experience. He graduated cum laude on the Dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement with a certificate in Surgical Technology from Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. He is well-versed in a variety of specialties including multi-surgeon complex cancer cases. As a preceptor, he enjoys sharing his knowledge with new surgical technologists and nurses, teaching them the fundamentals of the scrub role. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Surgical Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.