BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE
Securing a sound foundation for the future
Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS)
BSS is strongly recommended for all trainees who are about to embark on their first surgical position.
Delivered over two days, through a series of hands-on sessions, you will develop a range of core surgical skills and techniques. This course also includes some mandatory, pre-course eLearning.
Led by experienced faculty you will have the opportunity to learn to use a range of surgical instruments and to handle tissue with increased confidence.
After attending this course, you should have gained core skills in open surgery, electrosurgery and endoscopic surgery. You should be able to:
Demonstrate safe operating techniques
Use a variety of surgical knots safely and effectively
Confidently handle and use surgical instruments
Handle tissues confidently with due regard to their unique properties
Use endoscopic instruments in a practical and safe way
Discuss the practical, safe use of electrosurgery
