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Surgical Skills SS1

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLE	SURGICAL SKILLS
Code	SS1
Learning Outcome	Be competent in the performance of the specified surgical procedures. Develop important transferable surgical skills such as the application of surgical anatomy, manipulation of surgical instruments, respect for tissues and suturing.
Assessment	OSATS1 Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor	Note: OSATS after initial Target Year of Achievement should reflect an increase in complexity of cases
Target Year of Achievement	Year 2 (annual review)
Related Learning Outcomes
Overview	Know the ocular anatomy and be aware of the instruments, their names and uses. Practise and be assessed in a simulated environment and wet lab settings. Learn and be assessed on additional surgical skills such as suturing techniques for different ocular and adnexal tissues to show understanding of different sutures and knots. Perform steps in a longer procedure where you might be unlikely to perform the entire procedure. Understand your limitations and reflect on how this can be improved. Practise in a supervised simulated environment.
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