JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills

About

This introductory one-day workshop focuses on the most commonly performed surgical procedures. 

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:

• Planning the excision: 

    - alternatives to excision
    - excision planning for sebaceous cysts, lipomas and melanomas
    - mucous membrane wounds 
    - biopsies

• Suturing technique: 

    - interrupted and subcuticular
    - suture choice and handling
    - linear and elliptical incision closures
    - suture removal

• Alternative skin closure techniques: 

    - Skin stapling and skin glues
    - Indications and contraindications
    - Safe use, post-operative care
    - Removal: correct technique and essential equipment

• 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 hand ties
   
• Electrosurgery: the set up and safe use of diathermy using advanced bipolar devices

Presentations: 

• Consent procedure
• Local anaesthesia
• Understanding wound healing
• Wound complications
• Traumatic wounds and dressings

Workshop Inclusions

• Practical sessions in basic techniques for minor surgery
• All meals and refreshments
• Limited places to maximise practical learning time
   

2025 Fee

WA Participant: $570
Non-WA Participant: $655

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.