JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills | Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre Skip to main content Home FAQ Contact Call +61 (0)8 6488 8044 About About CTEC Our History Our Team Surgical Skills Simulation Research at CTEC Book CTEC's Research & Skills Practice Room CTEC Annual Report 2020 Gallery Workshops & Events CTEC PPE & COVID-19 Lab Safety Workshop Strategy Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workshop Information for Participants Surgeons Trainee Surgeons Junior Doctors General Practitioners Emergency & Critical Care Doctors Physicians Anaesthetists Nurses Medical Students Master of Surgery Convenors Convenor Honour Board Become a CTEC Faculty Member CPD Approvals ACRRM ANZCA APNA Breast Surgeons ANZ RACGP RANZCOG Pending Accreditations ACEM Pending Approvals RACS Sponsors Sponsorship Information Venue Hire Event Planning Service Hill Surgical Workshop Simulation Skills Rooms Multifunction Room Research Skills Practice Lab Seminar Room Venue Hire Form CTEC News 2021 Thank You to CTEC Convenors, Faculty and Friends CTEC supports hard-hitting anti-violence campaign Vice-Chancellor tours UWA's medical simulation hub Second year med students return to CTEC skills sessions St John WA holds Clinical Support Cadaveric Workshop for the first time. JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills Home Workshops & Events JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills Workshop This workshop aims to assist Junior Doctors in attaining an improved level of competence in the basic techniques required for minor surgery. Designed in response to feedback from Junior Doctors, this workshop features content specifically designed to meet the essential surgical skills required to apply for specialty training and follows the RACS Junior Doctors Curriculum Framework. Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers & Service Registrars. Dates Available (doctor) Friday, 25 November 2022 Book now Places filling on November workshop. About This introductory one-day workshop focuses on the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Safety is emphasised as well as the hands-on consolidation of existing skills and the acquisition of one sound technique in each skill area. Junior Doctors will be equipped with a reliable foundation in minor surgical skills, utilising RACS certified techniques. It is an excellent introductory level workshop in a supportive environment for participants with limited background in procedural skills. Workshop Content Presentation and Animal Tissue Practical Sessions: Electrosurgery: the set up of and safe use of diathermy. Includes bi-polar, mono-polar, sonicision and laser techniques Planning the excision: alternatives to excision, excision planning for sebaceous cysts, mucous membrane wounds and punch, incision/excision biopsies Suturing technique: interrupted sutures, eversion of wound edges and vertical mattress, subcuticular, continuous and three point sutures Suture removal: timing and correct technique and instruments Skin stapling and staple removal Skin glue: when to use; timing - healing and post-operative removal and correct technique and instruments Presentation and Practical Sessions: Surgical set-up: Instrument set-up, hand hygiene, gowning and surgical prepping Instrument choice, handling and safety Knot tying: appropriate to a variety of suturing techniques, including both single and double hand ties Presentations: Consent procedure Local anaesthesia Understanding wound healing Sutures Wound complications Traumatic wounds Wounds and dressings Workshop Inclusions Practical sessions in basic techniques for minor surgery All meals and refreshments Limited places to maximise practical learning time 2022 Fee WA Participant: $555 Non-WA Participant: $730 CTEC PPE & COVID-19 Lab Safety Workshop Strategy COVID-19 Information for Workshop Participants CTEC Terms & Conditions Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Convenors Dr Stephen Hicks Download Flyer Flyer for 2022 JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills Workshops Testimonials "Fantastic day, excellent teaching and very approachable teachers - thank you very much. " "Having the time to practice hand knots was very beneficial to my learning. " "The time available to practice skills in the course provides me with confidence to perform these skills in the clinical setting. " - 2021 Workshop Participants Venue CTEC The University of Western Australia Entrance No.2 Hackett Drive, Crawley Perth, Western Australia For more information contact Meagan Connor Course Coordinator T +61 8 6488 8695 E meagan.connor@uwa.edu.au CTEC acknowledges the support of the following: CTEC PPE & COVID-19 Lab Safety Workshop Strategy Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workshop Information for Participants Surgeons Trainee Surgeons Junior Doctors General Practitioners Emergency & Critical Care Doctors Physicians Anaesthetists Nurses Medical Students Master of Surgery Register your interest for upcoming workshops & events Register now > Medical Student Associate Application Form Register now > Workshops & Events Calendar View > Do you have questions about this workshop? 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