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Minor Surgery Course

Duration: 1 Day(s)
CPD Hours: 8
Start Time: 09:15
End Time: 16:30

OVERVIEW

 

A practical workshop led by a senior plastic surgeon. This intensive course prepares the participant to perform minor surgical skills following a period of supervised practice within their workplace.

Ideal for nurses and doctors either wishing to learn new skills or refresh existing knowledge.

Now includes Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessment.

Course places are strictly limited.

 

"An excellent insight into the world of minor ops - I feel MUCH more equipped!" 

"M&K Minor Surgery Course - a cut above!!"

"Excellent, well educated course and extremely knowledgable lecturer. Thank-you!"

Past course delegates

CONTENT

 

Anatomy and physiology of wound healing

Skin pathophysiology

Common skin lesions, sebaceous cysts and lipomas

Planning for surgery

Curretage, cautery and diathermy

Practical workshops in:

  • Local anaesthetic technique
  • Suturing technique
  • Removal of sebaceous cysts
  • Removal of lipomas
  • Punch biopsy
  • Excision of in-growing toenail

Wound dressings

Legal and professional responsibilities

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

 

  • Develop minor surgical techniques and progress towards competence.

ATTENDED BY

  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Allied Health Professionals

COURSE VENUES / PRICES

London

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