offered November 20, 2021, register below!!!

Suture with Confidence

Workshop Goals:

  1. Increase confidence in repairing perineal trauma (1st and 2nd degree tears and labia tears)

  2. Increase confidence in identifying anatomy, laceration type and decision making around repair approach 

  3. Update learner with current evidence around laceration prevention, repair and materials

  4. Guided practice as many times as desired using the continuous, non-locking subcuticular method of perennial repair 

Workshop includes:

  • presentation 

  • Visual aids 

  • Audio visual aids (Video of assessment and repair)

  • Group discussion

  • Case studies

  • Practice knot tying 

  • Practice suturing 2nd degree laceration on foam blocks and cow tongue. Practice suturing labial tears on cow tongue. 

Materials Included (sutures, tongue, repair kits)

$200.00 for midwives

$100.00 for students