Suture and Staples Removal Training

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Nurse Associates and HCAs who hold NVQ Level 3 in Health (or equivalent).

Course Aim

The course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to remove sutures and staples from surgical wounds. Unregistered healthcare support workers will be expected to complete a competency assessment in their practice following the training.

Course Content

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Identify different types of wound closure
• Understand the wound healing process
• Know the length of time different sutures and clips can be used for
• Describe the equipment required to remove sutures and staples
• Identify when a wound has become infected
• Correctly complete the relevant documentation
• Provide up to date advice and care for patients with sutures or staples

Course Duration

2 hours

Trainer/Facilitator

Jim Rawcliffe, Clinical Skills Lead at Stockport Foundation Trust

Date/Time/Venue

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

Cost

This training is free of charge for all those working in the General Practices in Stockport.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.