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Basic Surgical Skills

Name: Basic Surgical Skills
Start: 2016-03-03T08:15:00+00:00
End: 2016-03-04T17:30:00+00:00
Location: LIMIT Suite

Thursday, 3 March, 8:15 am - Friday, 4 March, 5:30 pm

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Course:	Basic Surgical Skills
Date:	03/03/16 - 04/03/16
Duration:	2 Days - 8.15am – 5.30pm
Venue:	LIMIT Suite, 3rd Floor, Chancellor’s Wing, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Synopsis:	This Royal College of Surgeons approved course has been designed to introduce surgical trainees to safe surgical practice within a controlled workshop environment. It aims to teach, assess and certify the ability of trainees to use safe and sound surgical techniques that are common to all forms of surgery. The course covers three main areas: Open Surgery Electrosurgery Endoscopic Surgery
Target Audience:	FY1-CT2
Key Benefits, Format & Learning Outcomes	KEY BENEFITS The Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course is strongly recommended for all surgical trainees who take up their first surgical appointment and is open to foundation doctors intending a surgical or surgically related career. The course has been agreed on an intercollegiate basis and trainees who complete the course will be issued with certification that will be reciprocally recognised by all four Royal Surgical Colleges. FORMAT Pre-course reading and DVD to prepare for the course and get the most out of the intensive two days Short introductory presentations for each topic including step by step demonstrations (DVD or live) with an emphasis on the “4 stage” technique of teaching a practical skill Small group work stations to focus on basic skills and techniques Hands-on practice with review sessions to consolidate skills Continuous formative feedback and close work with faculty LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, participants will: Understand and practice safe operating techniques, gowning & gloving Understand and practice the correct techniques for laying safe surgical knots Understand the characteristics and handling of surgical instruments Understand that careful and sound aspects of technique are more important than simple manual dexterity or speed Understand the principles of handling tissues and recognise differing requirements for differing sites (e.g. skin, bowel, abdominal wall, vessels and tendons) Understand and practice local anaesthetic techniques Understand the principles of assessment and primary surgical management of infected and contaminated soft tissues Understand the principles behind the practical and safe use of electrosurgery devices Understand the differences between open and endoscopic surgery including the manipulation of instruments in a three-dimensional surgical environment while viewing a remote two-dimensional image Practice visuo-spatial awareness involved in depth cueing and the “fulcrum” effect of instrument manipulation
What’s Included:	Course Handbook Course DVD Certificate of Completion (if successful) Lunches & Refreshments
Additional Information	Require Accommodation? Please visit www.visitleeds.co.uk for accommodation listings. The two nearest hotels to the hospital are located in the Waterfront Area and are a 5-10 minute drive from the hospital depending upon traffic, they are: Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries, Armouries Drive, Clarence Dock, Leeds, LS10 1LE. www.hiexleeds.co.uk Ibis Budget, 2 The Gateway North, Crown Point, Leeds, LS9 8BZ (Please note, as the name suggests, the Ibis Budget offers low-cost, no frills accommodation). www.accor.com Hospital Accommodation is no longer available.
Cancellation Policy	IMPORTANT INFORMATION - CANCELLATION POLICY In the event you need to cancel your place on this course, the following terms and conditions apply: If you have notified us at least 30 days prior to the commencement date of the course, your course fees will be returned minus a £50.00 administration fee. If you have received any course materials these must be returned prior to any refund. Cancellation of your place within 30 days will result in a loss of all fees. However, if there is another course available, you may be able to transfer, but an additional £50.00 administration fee will be incurred.
Course Administrator:	For further information - please contact Mandy Sedler Tel: 0113 206 7286 Email: mandy.sedler@nhs.net