Post Basic Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

The Post Basic Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (PBCPN) is a 6-month program developed by the School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University. It received official approval from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) on March 9, 2021. The curriculum is structured in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines set by the Nursing Board Malaysia. The PBCPN is a 20-credit program, with clinical practice primarily conducted at Sunway Medical Centre and KKM hospitals.

The program includes various subjects, such as the fundamentals of systemic perioperative nursing, communication and counseling, anesthesia care in perioperative nursing, and more. Through these subjects, the program equips graduates to provide effective care, communication, and counseling. It also ensures they develop a solid foundation in essential skills, including surgical instrumentation, principles of sterility, anesthesia, and safe perioperative nursing practices, such as surgical scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and patient skin preparation principles.

Entry Requirements

MQA Requirement

• Certified medically fit.
• Possess current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB.
• Possess Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution by MNB.
• Minimum TWO (2) years of clinical working experience.

For other qualifications and certificates please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

• Nursing Manager
• OT Clinical Instructor
• OT technicians
• Anesthetist assistant