Suturing Workshop

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Coming October 2024

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Description of Workshop

This interactive and hands-on workshop is designed to enhance basic suturing skills for wound repair. The suturing techniques will be applicable to most primary or urgent care settings. The workshop welcomes all skill levels. All supplies and practice materials will be provided. Enrollment is limited in order to optimize the learning experience.

Who Should Enroll in this Workshop?

This workshop is designed for English-speaking advance practice registered nurses and physician assistants in the State of Indiana.

Workshop Content

The workshop will provide didactic lecture and practice on the following basic suturing techniques: simple interrupted, horizontal/vertical mattress, and running stitches. The instructor will discuss pearls of wisdom on wound assessment and care.

Workshop Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, the participant should be able to

1. Assess basic wounds
2. Discuss the basic suturing techniques
3. Demonstrate the basic suturing techniques
4. Describe care after suturing

Criteria for Successful Completion

• Submit registration and payment
• Actively participate in full workshop
• Submit program evaluation

Contact Hours

The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions designates a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ hours for physicians, knowledge/application/ hours for pharmacists, and nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Attendance at this workshop does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught.

Accreditation Statements

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Southern Indiana has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A

State of Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and dental professionals.

 Online Registration Available Soon

To Register: Click on the link above. We recommend utilizing Chrome or Firefox with a computer or tablet to register for our programs.

Registration Policy

For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.

Enrollment Cost

Enrollment Cost will be updated once date is confirmed.

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged prior to the date of the activity if the registration fee has been paid.