ASiT Foundation Skills in Surgery
The course will benefit delegates by providing a unique opportunity to learn and practice hands-on surgical skills with an experienced surgical faculty and receive personalised feedback. The course will also assist aspiring surgeons with insight into the real role of the surgeon, as well as the support with portfolio and CST applications.
Fee: ASIT Members will be charged a £60 deposit with £40 refunded upon confirmation of attendance.
Non ASIT Members £60 non refundable fee.
Please note that refreshments and lunch will not be provided. Please bring a packed lunch as there may not be an option onsite to purchase lunch.
Target audience: Medical students and Foundation doctors.
Programme:
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08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 – 09:15 |
Course Introduction & Introduction to ASiT |
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09:15 – 09:30 |
Introduction to Instrument Handling, Ergonomics and Suture Materials |
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09:30 – 10:15 |
PRACTICAL 1: Knot tying (instrument, hand and at depth) |
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10:15 – 11:15 |
PRACTICAL 2: Suturing Techniques: simple interrupted, mattress, subcuticular |
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11:15 – 11:30 |
Break |
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11:30 – 12:00 |
PRACTICAL 3: Surgical Drain Fixation Suturing |
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12:00 – 12:15 |
PRACTICAL 4: Local Anaesthetic administration |
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12:15 – 13:00 |
PRACTICAL 5: Excision of Skin Lesion |
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13:00 – 13:45 |
Lunch |
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13:45 – 14:30 |
PRACTICAL 6: Wound Debridement |
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14:30 – 15:15 |
PRACTICAL 7: Incision & Drainage of Abscess |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
Break |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
DEMONSTRATION: Laparoscopic Skills |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
CST Talk – Application to CST & Portfolio Skills |
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16:30 – 16:45 |
Wrap-up & Feedback |
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