Simple Sutures for Nurses

Target Audience

Nursing professionals with completed degrees and undergraduate nursing students who have completed at least the 7th semester of their program or more than 60% of the course requirements.

Justification

Suturing is a fundamental procedure in nursing practice, commonly used in the care of patients with traumatic wounds or surgical incisions. Mastering the suturing technique ensures proper and effective wound care, promoting optimal healing and minimizing the risk of infections and other complications. Our Suturing Certification for Nurses offers a comprehensive approach, covering everything from legislation to effective practice. With a focus on skin anatomy, local anesthesia techniques, selection of surgical materials, and post-suturing care, we aim to equip professionals for precise and safe execution in accordance with COFEN Resolution No. 731 of November 13, 2023.

Additionally, knowledge in suturing can enhance nurses' employability, as many healthcare institutions value professionals skilled in this area. The course also provides an opportunity for professional development, allowing nurses to stand out in their careers and offer higher quality care to patients.

General Objective

To teach nurses and nursing students how to perform injectable local anesthesia and simple suturing in accordance with COFEN Resolution No. 731 of November 13, 2023, providing comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge, emphasizing the caring process in nursing.

Specific Objectives

To empower nurses and nursing students to safely perform local anesthesia and simple suturing, combining theoretical and practical knowledge with quality patient care.

Curriculum Content

[title-dropdown] Module 1 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Appendages [/title-dropdown]

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• Anatomy and physiology of the skin and appendages:
  • Structure of the skin;
  • Functions of the skin;
  • Healing process.
• Types of wounds:
  • Classification by cause;
  • Classification by severity;
  • Classification by contamination.
• Suturing:
  • Indications and contraindications;
  • Suturing materials: needles, threads, and other materials.
• Local anesthesia techniques:
  • Indications and contraindications;
  • Pathophysiology of pain;
  • Characteristics of local anesthesia;
  • Mechanism of action of local anesthetics.
• Care in the suturing process:
  • Antisepsis and asepsis;
  • Infection prevention;
  • Patient guidance.

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[title-dropdown] Module 2 - Suturing Simulation on Artificial Models [/title-dropdown]

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• Practice of simple suturing;
• Application of local anesthesia techniques.