Basic Surgical Skills

Course will be delivered physically. It will include presentations, video demonstrations and hands-on practice under supervision of the instructors. The session will conclude with a written test and demonstration of surgical skills that were taught in the course by the attendees.

Description

This comprehensive 4-hour workshop condenses essential surgical skills training into a single session. Participants will gain hands-on experience in safe operative techniques, instrument handling, suturing & knot tying along with their types, tissue management, and an introduction to endoscopic Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, participants will develop the foundational skills required for surgical proficiency.

Who Should Attend

• Medical officers
• Post-graduate trainees
• Medical students
• Casualty Medical Officers
• Staff nurses
• Emergency and Paramedical technicians
• Operation theater technicians
• Dressing technicians

Expectations and goals

By the end of this 4-hour Basic Surgical Skills Workshop, participants will be expected to:

• Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for maintaining a sterile field during surgery.
• Perform basic suturing techniques and secure knot tying for effective wound closure.
• Identify different types of sutures and knots appropriate for specific tissues and procedures.
• Identify different surgical instruments and know their uses and proper handling techniques.
• Explain the unique properties of various tissues and proper handling techniques to minimize damage.
• Describe the basic principles of endoscopic instrumentation used in minimally invasive surgery.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Safe Operative Techniques

Principles of asepsis and sterile technique
Patient positioning and draping
Basic surgical procedures and safety protocol

2. Handling of Surgical Instruments

Identification and use of common surgical instruments
Techniques for proper instrument handling and passing
Maintenance and care of surgical instruments

3. Suturing and Knotting Techniques

Introduction to suturing: indications and materials
Basic suturing techniques (simple interrupted, continuous, mattress sutures)
Knot-tying techniques: single-handed and double-handed methods

4. Types of Sutures and Knots

Overview of suture materials: absorbable vs. non-absorbable
Choosing the right suture for different tissues
Types of surgical knots and their applications

5. Proper Tissue Handling

Understanding tissue properties and response to injury
Techniques for minimizing tissue trauma
Handling delicate tissues: nerves, vessels, and organs

6. Use of Endoscopic Instruments

Introduction to endoscopy: principles and applications
Handling and care of endoscopic instruments along with their identification
Basic endoscopic techniques and procedures

7. Subcutaneous Biopsies

Indications and contraindications for subcutaneous biopsies
Techniques for performing subcutaneous biopsies
Complication management and follow-up care

Course schedule

Day 1:

Starting Time: 8:30 AM
Registration and Welcome Address
Presentations
Tea Break
Hands-on Practice and Guidance
Open Forum For Questions
Feedback

Exam schedule

Quiz
Distribution Of Certificates Of Completion
Closing Remarks and Thanks