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Minor Suturing Workshop

This half day, practical course will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Suitable for: GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHP’s.

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AIM

To provide an overview of the assessment, care and management of wounds and teach basic suture technique.

OBJECTIVES

  • Overview of classification of wounds and types of wound dressings.
  • Discuss patient assessment, infection control and consent.
  • Identify correct suture selection and technique.
  • Overview of anaesthesia.
  • Discuss potential complications.

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

  • Describe how to assess a patient and wound before considering the use of sutures
  • Describe the different stages of wound healing and wound classification
  • Define the purpose of sutures and other wound dressings
  • Outline anaesthesia dosage and contraindications
  • Discuss the appropriate use of a range of suturing materials and equipment
  • Outline the characteristics of wounds which should not be sutured
  • Explore common suturing errors and consider removal of sutures
  • Summarise wound care information and advice given to patients
  • Practice the skill of suturing minor wounds using a simple interrupted suture.
Limited places
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9

Feb

Minor suturing

Belfast

£105.00

Tuesday, 9 February 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

  • £105.00 incl. VAT
Register1 place remaining

Tue 9 Feb 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Register1 place remaining
Limited places
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25

Mar

Minor suturing

Dublin

€125.00

Thursday, 25 March 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

  • €125.00 incl. VAT
Register5 places remaining

Thu 25 Mar 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Register5 places remaining
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26

May

Minor suturing

Belfast

£105.00

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

  • £105.00 incl. VAT
Register

Wed 26 May 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Register
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9

Sep

Minor suturing

Dublin

€125.00

Thursday, 9 September 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

  • €125.00 incl. VAT
Register

Thu 9 Sep 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Register
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10

Nov

Minor suturing

Belfast

£105.00

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

  • £105.00 incl. VAT
Register

Wed 10 Nov 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (5 hours)

This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.

Register

Cost

Belfast: £102.00 / Dublin: €125.00

Time

9am – 2pm

Accredited by

4 CPD Hours