Essential Surgical Skills and their Application:
For Medical Students and Junior Doctors

5th December 2020

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5LE

This is an International Curriculum for Standardised Surgical Principles Course. 6.5 CPD points are awarded for attendance at this course.

About

This one-day course is aimed at providing the delegate with an overview of the essential principles, core concepts and fundamental skills relevant for early surgical training. The course predominantly comprises of hands-on training in surgical skills using animal tissue interspersed with structured and focused teaching on the principles of management of trauma and operative surgery. With a high tutor-to-delegate ratio, this course is designed to equip the delegate with the essential surgical skills that will be expected of a clinical medical student or junior doctor in the operating theatre. There will also be discussions on the management of patients with trauma and those presenting with surgical emergencies.

Topics Covered:

  • Aseptic precautions
  • Suture materials and needles
  • Safe use of local anaesthesia
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Secure knot tying
  • Basic suturing techniques (simple interrupted; simple continuous; subcuticular; vertical mattress; and horizontal mattress)
  • Excision of a lesion
  • Drainage of an abscess
  • Wound debridement
  • Role of antibiotics in trauma and surgery
  • Principles of diathermy
  • Wound healing and principles of reconstructive surgery
  • Discussion of cases in trauma and general surgery

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course, the delegate should:
  • have understood the importance of aseptic precautions in surgery.
  • have gained an appreciation of the various suture materials and needles.
  • be able to institute local anaesthesia in an efficient manner.
  • be able to handle surgical instruments correctly and the sharps safely.
  • be able to tie a secure reef and surgeon’s knot, and tie at depth.
  • be able to perform the basic suturing techniques.
  • be able to excise a lesion and close the wound.
  • be able to drain an abscess and plan appropriate wound management.
  • be able to debride a contaminated wound in an effective manner.
  • have understood the principles of diathermy.
  • have understood the essential concepts in wound healing and the principles of reconstructive surgery.
  • be able to structure a safe initial management plan for patients presenting with trauma and emergency surgical conditions.

Reviews

I learnt a great deal about basic surgical skills, especially knot tying and suturing techniques. This is something that I can add to my portfolio.

HB
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

This course was a brilliant introduction to basic surgical concepts and skills. I enjoyed it a lot!

ZH
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

It was both relevant and informative.

JJ
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

I loved the workshops and having the opportunity to perform suturing on animal tissue.

CC
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

It was very good. It was lovely to attend a course that was cheap enough for students but was also of a high level.

EW
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

Overall, I thought this was a fantastic course. I definitely feel that I had sufficient opportunities to practice essential surgical skills and have learnt more about relevant applications. The teaching was amazing, and all the staff were friendly and taught in such a way that wasn't intimidating.

IL
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

The teachers were very good; they were very helpful, friendly and approachable.

AS
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

The course was very well organised and run at an affordable price. The faculty were keen to teach in a non-judgemental manner and the presentations were clear. This was my first surgical course and it has given me a solid foundation upon which I can build to develop my basic surgical skills and confidently take part in suturing and abscess drainage during my General Surgery rotation.

AM
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

The course was very well organised and informative. I was very grateful for the faculty support, who were extremely patient and kind.

CE
Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

This was a good start to getting surgical courses under my belt.

GG
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

I thought the use of small group facilitators throughout the main sessions was very useful; it was great to have almost a 1:1 tutorial if you were struggling, as well as continuous feedback on how to improve. I feel much more confident now when being asked to go into theatre to assist.

LL
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

This was a fantastic opportunity for hands on experience; it was thoroughly enjoyable as well as educational. The faculty were all absolutely brilliant, and the price was very reasonable in comparison to other courses.

MC
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
November 2019, Cardiff

Suitable For:

  • Medical Students
  • Foundation Year Doctors
  • Core Surgical Trainees
  • Junior Surgeons
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • Surgical Nurse Practitioners
  • Theatre Assistants

Quick Information
Places are currently available
Date 5th December 2020
Venue
Google Maps 		College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Frazer Building, 126 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Course Fee £48.00
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places 12
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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