Basic Surgical Skills BOSS

Basic Operative Surgical Skills: safe instrument handling, surgical knots and sutures, wound closure, and principles of laparoscopic surgery on task trainers.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University 10–11 Nov 2026 In person · Dammam 4.3 of 5 (28 ratings)

About the program

Basic Operative Surgical Skills: safe instrument handling, surgical knots and sutures, wound closure, and principles of laparoscopic surgery on task trainers. The program is based on experiential learning: learners practice the skill in a safe, realistic environment, then analyze their performance with peers and the instructor in a structured debriefing session. It is delivered by certified instructors in small groups that give each learner enough hands-on time.

What you will learn

Surgical scrubbing, gloving, and gowning
Hand-tied and instrument-tied surgical knots
Interrupted, continuous, and subcuticular sutures
Safe handling of sharp instruments
Basic laparoscopic skills: transfer and cutting

Target audience and requirements

Target audience: Interns and residents in surgical specialties
Prerequisites: None
Simulation modality: Part-task trainer
Level: Basic

Course content on the platform

Pre- and post-program materials open in the learner portal after registration is confirmed.

1Program introduction and learning objectivesReading · 8 min
2Step-by-step skill demonstrationVideo · 12 min
3Scientific reference for the programFile · 20 min
4Checklist of skills to masterSkills checklist · 10 min
5Short pre-testQuiz · 10 min
6After the program: workplace application planReading · 6 min

Learner feedback

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منيرة · Nurse 5
Excellent organization and skilled instructors. I wish there were more hands-on practice time.
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نورة · Intern 3
A practical, focused program, and the certificate arrived the next day.
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راكان · Nurse 5
The pre-program materials on the platform saved a lot of time on the training day.

Program provider

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) · Dammam

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University offers, through the platform, its training programs for healthcare practitioners in simulation and clinical and operational skills, with equipped halls and certified instructors, following the Society's standards for scenario design, debriefing, and learner assessment.

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