- Start date: Revolving
- Duration: One 4-hour session
- Level: Intermediate
- Location: On-Site
In this one-day workshop, students will learn to place and remove sutures and staples, as well as additional advanced wound care techniques such as JP Drain management and hands-on wet-to-dry dressing use. After completion, students will receive a workshop certificate in Advanced Wound Care and Suture.
Skills Taught in this Workshop:
- Suture placement and tying
- Suture removal
- Using a needle driver to control suture needles
- Skin staple placement and removal
- Wet-to-dry practicum
- JP Drain management
Please Note: Students will be working on fresh (not live) pig skin. A synthetic suture pad is available to those students who do not wish to work with animal tissue.
STLSP Clinical Workshop Admissions Requirements:
See upcoming class dates below and register today to secure your seat in an upcoming session!
STLSP Clinical Workshops consists of the two following parts:
| Lecture | Skills Lab |
|---|---|
| Approximately two hour lecture will proceed the hand-on skills portion of the lab. | Introduction to equipment and hands-on practice. |
| A book is provided to you for reference. | Practical demonstration and instructor feedback. |
| Material is presented by a Medical Doctor. | Student skill participation and guidance. |
Total Cost: $200
The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for STLSP Clinical Workshops.
- Registration fee: $20
- Tuition: $180
Upcoming 2024/2025 Advanced Wound Care Schedule
Classes meet for one session.
| STLAWC Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
| AWC6378 | January 21, 2023 | January 21, 2023 | Closed |
| AWC6379 | June 24, 2023 | June 24, 2023 | Closed |
| AWC7631 | June 15, 2024 | June 15, 2024 | Limited |
| AWC7632 | November 09, 2024 | November 09, 2024 | Open |
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