Section outline

  • As Clinical Clerks, there are basic clinical competencies that you need to learn which are particularly important in the care of surgical patients. Watch the following videos to learn about these procedures and hopefully this will prepare you in your actual patient encounters in the hospital.

    • Digital Rectal Examination

    • Nasogastric Tube Insertion

    • Female Foley Catheter Insertion

    • Male Foley Catheter Insertion

    • Hand Rubbing and Scrubbing

    • Gloving and Gowning

    • Suturing

    • Two Hand Knot Tying

    • Wound Care