Minor Surgery Update – Skin Surgery

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who have previously completed a minor surgery course. It will meet the revalidation requirements to remain on the Minor Surgery Performers List.

Course Aim

This session aims to provide practitioners who are already on the Minor Surgery List with a training session to update their knowledge and skills around minor skin surgery. It will include performing and being observed undertaking procedural skills.

Course Content

This course will include:

• A lecture-based session covering suspicious lesions; this will cover the diagnosis & management of precancerous lesions and skin cancer as well diagnostic tips and when to refer.
• A practical workshop covering:
  o Curettage, cautery and excision
  o Different subcutaneous and surface suturing techniques

Course Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Trainer/Facilitator

Dr Yousaf Khan, Stockport GP and Practice Minor Surgery Lead and Dr Jennifer Sharif, Consuktant Adult and Paediatric Dermatologist

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

Refreshments Provided

Lunch will be provided before the session – 1pm – 1.30

Cost

This event is for Stockport practices only. It is sponsored by Pharma (TBC). There is no cost for attendance for those working in Stockport General Practice.

Booking Process/Additional Information

• Bookings for this course should be made via Ticket Tailor, using this booking link (a link will be available once a date has been confirmed). Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
• Dr Khan is keen to be advised of any specific requests from delegates around any procedures or techniques that you would like to be covered in the course. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net with any such requests prior to the session.