Wound Closure Course (inc. Suturing)

Wound Closure Course (inc. Suturing)

Every method of wound closure in one course, including the one that takes longest to learn properly.

Suturing is the most technically demanding of the common wound closure methods. It is also the one that benefits most from sustained, hands-on practice with proper instruction. This full-day course covers the complete range of wound closure techniques: wound closure strips, surgical adhesive, staples and suturing. It gives you the theory to choose the right method for a given wound, and the practical skill to carry it out.

Led by a highly experienced A&E nurse, the course includes extensive practical work using suturing training pads and, when available, pig trotters. This gives you realistic tissue to practise on, rather than synthetic pads alone.

Free gift: every delegate receives their own suturing kit, including a suturing training pad and a selection of tools, to take home and continue practising after the course.

What You Will Learn

• Anatomy and physiology relevant to wound healing
• Wound assessment: what to look for, and how to decide on the appropriate closure method
• Irrigation technique
• The use of local anaesthetic
• When to refer to a specialty rather than close a wound yourself
• Closure methods, including:
  • Wound closure strips (for example, Steri-Strips)
  • Skin adhesive (surgical glue)
  • Staples
  • Suturing, with extended practical time to develop technique and confidence

Course Details

Important: completion of this course does not constitute a “licence to practise”. While the course gives you the skills required to undertake wound closure, including suturing, it is your employer’s responsibility to ensure the correct governance and insurance arrangements are in place for you to use these skills in your role. This course is widely recognised by employers across the NHS and the private and independent sectors.

Who Should Attend?

• Registered Healthcare Professionals (current GMC, NMC, GPhC, HCPC or GDC registration)
• Ambulance Technicians (FREC5, Associate Ambulance Practitioner, IHCD Ambulance Technician, or equivalent)
• Student Healthcare Professionals on a recognised course of study, minimum year 2
• Dental nurses, dentists and veterinarians

Course Type:

• Face to Face training (maximum of 12 learners to 1 instructor).
• This course includes practical sessions using suturing training pads and (when available) pig trotters.

Certificate:

• Certificate of attendance issued by Chris Garland Training in association with Medline Consultancy.
• PDF format certificates are issued as standard.
• Note: Completion of this course does not constitute a “licence to practice”. While the course will give you the skills required to undertake wound closure, it is down to your employer (i.e. the organisation that you wish to use these skills within) to ensure they have the correct governance and insurances in place for you to undertake the wound closure.

Course duration:

• 6 guided learning hours with a recommended further self-study.

Time:

• The course will typically run from 09:30-16:30hrs.
• Please note the exact times for your course found in your booking confirmation email.

Test:

• The wound closure course is assessed throughout.
• Assessments are made of your theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Candidates:

• This course is suitable for:
  • Ambulance Technician (e.g. FREC5, Associate Ambulance Practitioner, IHCD Ambulance Technician or equivalent qualification).
  • Student Healthcare Professionals on a recognised course of study at a minimum of year 2.
  • Registered Healthcare Professionals (i.e. you have a current GMC, NMC, GPHC, HCPC or GDC Pin number).
  • If you don’t see your current role/grade in the list above, please contact us to check before booking.
• All courses have a minimum and maximum number of candidates that we can take on a course.
  • Minimum: We need a minimum of 4 candidates booked on an open/scheduled course for the course to run. Click here for more details. There is no minimum for a private course.
  • Maximum: We limit this course to a maximum of 12 candidates. Should you have more than 12 candidates that need to be trained, please contact us to arrange a private course.

Venue:

• Scheduled courses run at our training centre in Knutsford, Cheshire.
• We regret that we no-longer offer this courses away from our home training centre.

Joining instructions:

• Visit this page to read the course joining instructions.

Private courses:

• To arrange a private course for yourself and/or your colleagues, please fill in our Quote Builder tool.

Do You Not Need Suturing?

If your scope of practice does not extend to suturing, our half-day Wound Closure Course covers wound closure strips, surgical adhesive and staples, at a shorter duration and lower cost.