Comprehensive Suture Training Workshop

$447.00$897.00

Learn to suture like a pro! This course is our most popular suturing course and is by far the most extensive suturing course available in the United States short of a formal first assist training. Taught by Dr. Tony Romeo, this course takes the gold nuggets from First Assistant training and brings these to you at a reasonable price point anyone can afford.

This course is a very commonly used stepping stone to help healthcare professionals successfully transition into the RNFA program with NIFA (the National Institute of First Assisting, Inc which is the most commonly underwent RNFA program in the US) for their hands-on skills workshops, as the curriculum taught is consistent with the training used in their workshop for that precise purpose. As well, this course provides a developed and thorough approach to suturing that will explain WHY and HOW to decide on different types, duration, and location of sutures, which most courses barely address.

Bottom line: you will leave with a new appreciation of suturing regardless of your experience, and absolutely none is required to attend this amazing course!

Also consider the Online-Only option of this course if you are unable to come to the course live! The online version includes access to 1:1 virtual office hours with our expert instructors via ZOOM as well as 140+ videos to follow along with to learn at your own pace.

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    COURSE DETAILS

    Course Content

    Course Content

    This two-day comprehensive suture training workshop includes 2 days of hands-on training including the following content:

    Saturday:
    • Suture and Needle Selection
    • Instrument Use
    • Wound Closure Techniques
    • Simple Interrupted
    • Horizontal Mattress
    • Vertical Mattress
    • Corner Stitch
    • Figure of 8 Stitch
    • Simple Running
    • Running Locking
    • Keith Subcuticular Stitch
    • SteriStrips
    • Skin Glue
    • Staplers and Removal
    Sunday:
    • Two Handed Hand Tying with Left
    • Two Handed Hand Tying with Right
    • One Handed Hand Tying with Left
    • One Handed Hand Tying with Right
    • Pushing to Deeper Wounds
    • Sliding Knots
    • Trauma Stitches
    • Closing Wounds Under Tension
    • Port Closure
    • Buried Knots
    • Barbed Suture
    • Full Buried Subcuticular Stitch
    • Fine Suture Management
    • Surgical and Assisting Considerations
    • Draping and Prepping
    • Anesthesia Considerations
    • Sterile Technique

    If taken together with the family practice skills workshop you’ll add an additional day on the front end of your weekend of workshops:

    Friday (FNP Workshop content):
    • Musculoskeletal Exams
    • Joint Aspiration and Injections
    • Local Anesthesia
    • Paronychia Release
    • Nail Trephination
    • Ring Removal and Cutting
    • Cryotherapy
    • Shave and Punch Biopsy
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Fluorescein Stain and Woods Lamps
    • Abscess I/D and Packing

    Participants may also add the elective night course of Casting and Splinting on Friday if they so choose, for $99.

    Accreditation

    CE Hours

    Includes 16 AAFP-Approved contact hours.

    The AAFP has reviewed Comprehensive Suture Training Workshop and deemed it acceptable for up to 16.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. Skills on Point, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Target Audience

    Target Audience

    Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Doctors, Emergency Medical Services, any/all students are welcome! No experience is required and will engage learners of all skills levels including those with additional skills useful in all environments.

    Location

    Location

    This course is held at the following locations:

    • NIU Rockford at 8500 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
      • SOP Room Block available at Hilton Garden Inn, Rockford IL – SITE AND BOOKING
      • Enter Corporate Account number “3268798” under “Special Rates” to receive the Skills on Point discount
    • Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore at 5329 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

    Included with Course

    Included with Course

    This course includes two days of catered lunches, all supplies required to successfully complete the course, as well as a complete online companion version of the course with 140+ videos with lectures and demonstrations as well as suturing and procedural supplies to continue refining your technique at home! You do not need to bring anything with you to this course.

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Student Reviews

  1. Stephanie Verderame

    I am an AGPCNP student and took the comprehensive suturing class this weekend. It was AWESOME! I have not had any experience with suturing in class or in my clinical rotation(s) so I was starting with absolutely no knowledge and I left the class very confident in my new skills. The comprehensive class teaches everything from hand tying and basic suturing to complex techniques used by First Assists. Although I will not use all of the techniques in my practice as a Primary Care provider, it was neat to see them in action and at least now I have a working knowledge of the different types. John was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and a great teacher. He is also pretty funny and keeps the classroom atmosphere fun and engaging. There were people from around the country in my class which goes to show how respected this company is. I highly recommend this class (and I’m sure any of their other ones) to other NP students; the APPs in my class also were impressed so it would also be a great investment for APPs looking to further their skills. I plan on taking their Office Procedures class next!

  2. M.W.

    I attended the comprehensive suture course and the acute care skills course. Both were phenomenal! I highly recommend these courses for anyone looking to learn new techniques or brush up on their skills. Very helpful and informative!

  3. Madison Sullivan

    THIS COURSE!!!!!!! I do not think I can even begin to rave enough about it. In three days I took the family practice work shop, orthopedic casting and splinting and a comprehensive suture course! If you are on the fence, or looking for a class to take. This is the one, you will leave here 1000x better of a provider with a skill set that is unmatched. Every instructor, Tony especially was wonderful and knowledgeable and are natural born teachers. I will continue taking any necessary courses for my practice through skills on point.

  4. Ashley Kaesebier

    The comprehensive suturing course was beyond amazing. John is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and an amazing instructor. By far the best course I have been to. I would recommend to anyone!!

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