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
- Course goals
- Course duration
- How is this course assessed?
- Can this course contribute to an academic degree?
- Course delivery
- Course cost
- Course dates
- Is this course accredited for CME points?
- Further information and enrolment
- Contact person/Course coordinator
- Last updated
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