Laparoscopic Surgery - Foundation Skills

Who is this course for?

PGY3 and above
Surgical and gynaecological trainees and SRMOs

Who offers the course?

Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre

Level of assumed/required knowledge

PGY3 and above

Course overview

This course covers:

  • safety in laparoscopic surgery
  • principles of diathermy
  • introduction to lap stack
  • safe entry techniques
  • skills tasks training exercises
  • instrument handling
  • tissue dissection and ligation techniques

Course duration

One day course
8:30am - 4:30pm

How is the course assessed?

N/A

Can this course contribute to an academic degree?

No

Course delivery

Hands on, small groups, interactive sessions

The course is held at:
Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
Level 6 Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards 2065

Course cost

$600 (inc GST)
Subject to change

Course dates

TBA - usually 1 course per year

Is this course accredited for CME points?

Not currently but may be subject to change

Further information and registration

For further information, click here.

Contact person/Course coordinator

Kate Drabsch
Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
T: 02 9926 4633
E:

Last updated

December 2012