Description
This module will enable you to learn how electrosurgery can make surgery safer for the patient, and more efficient for you. Through topics from basic principles, applications and hazards, you will understand how electrosurgery can be incorporated into your surgical practice.
6 PG Cert Credits
0.0 CPD Points: TBC
You will cover topics including:
Course Introduction
History and Basic Principles
Surgical Techniques
Patient Plate Electrodes
Complications and Safe Practice
Minimal Access Surgery
After completing this Energy in Surgery module, you will be able to :
Describe the principles of electrosurgery and the difference between bipolar and monopolar circuits, and cautery
Define how to apply the four basic clinical techniques of monopolar circuits in practice
Identify why complications occur in electrosurgery and how to avoid them You can take this module as part of the PGCert in Surgery, designed for FY1-2 & CT1-2.
You can also take this module as a standalone online course at any stage of your career.
To be eligible, candidates need to have successfully completed an undergraduate medical degree and have access to an Educational / Clinical Supervisor.