About The Course
The Suturing Course is a 1 day course that will teach you how to confidently perform basic surgical techniques, wound closure and haemostasis. It is a collaboration between The Alfred Trauma Unit and the National Trauma Research Institute. It comprises phase 1 of the Alfred Shock, Trauma & Resuscitation Program (A-S.T.A.R) which focuses primarily on procedural skill acquisition.
The course will be taught on fresh, un-embalmed, donor cadavers, and held in Melbourne.
Sessions will have a heavy emphasis on acquiring hands-on skills for the management of simple and complex wounds.
The Suturing Course will cover:
- Safety and Sterile Technique
- Surgical Instruments
- Needle and Suture Types
- Surgical Knot Tying
- Wound Management and Haemostatic Techniques
- Basic and Advanced Closure Techniques
Course Dates:
- Coming Soon – Melbourne
Course Director
Dr Cecil Johnny
Consultant, National Trauma Research Institute and Director of Trauma Services, The Alfred.
A Collaboration Between
