Aims

This course will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of Schedule 3 nursing including a variety of surgical management techniques. You will have an opportunity to practise suture techniques and perform procedures such as ear tip amputation, biopsy and wound closure on cadavers.

Objectives

• Suture minor wounds
• Biopsy lumps via a variety of techniques
• Remove appropriate skin lumps
• Amputate tails
• Amputate ear tips
• Digit amputation
• Carry out surgical management of aural haematomas

Summary

Comprehensive course notes, refreshments and lunch on the day.