- Docente: Matteo Serenari
- Credits: 1
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 9210)
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from Oct 27, 2025 to Oct 29, 2025
Learning outcomes
Perform basic wound assessment and care. Perform simple surgical manouvres.
Course contents
Introduction to the surgical environment: operating room layout, roles of the surgical team.
Principles of asepsis, antisepsis, and sterile technique.
Basic surgical instrumentation: identification and safe handling.
Fundamentals of knot tying (single knot, double knot).
Introduction to simple suturing techniques on models/simulators.
Basics of wound care and dressing.
Patient safety concepts: checklists, error prevention, teamwork in surgery
Readings/Bibliography
Royal College of Surgeons, Basic Surgical Skills Course Manual.
Brunicardi F. et al., Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, McGraw Hill (selected introductory chapters).
Instructor-provided handouts and practical guides.
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures on basic surgical principles.
Hands-on practice with simulators, suture pads, and basic trainers.
Demonstrations of surgical techniques with video support.
Small-group practical sessions supervised by tutors.
Bedside shadowing (introductory exposure, where applicable).
Assessment methods
Practical test: knot tying and basic suturing on simulators.
Oral exam: discussion of asepsis, patient safety, and basic instrument use.
Continuous assessment: participation, motivation, and engagement during practical sessions.
Final grade will be expressed on a scale of 30/30, with honors (cum laude) if applicable.
Teaching tools
Surgical simulators and suture pads.
Surgical box trainer for basic exercises.
Multimedia resources (demonstration videos, interactive modules).
E-learning platform with guidelines, checklists, and self-assessment quizzes.
Access to online databases and institutional teaching materials.
Office hours
See the website of Matteo Serenari