BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE
Securing a sound foundation for the future
Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS)
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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.
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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
