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Learn how to remove sutures and practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want, until you feel confident.
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This module provides a detailed explanation of how to remove sutures. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to remove sutures: with a leg wound as an example, you must either remove all the sutures and use steri-strips if required, or remove alternate sutures. Practice the steps of the procedures as often as you want, until you feel confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant.
You’ll learn
- about different suture types and the appropriate situations for their use
- pre-procedure considerations for suture removal
- how to apply sterile technique
- to visualize the anatomical structures and components of the skin, comprising the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers
- to practice and perfect your skills in inspection of the suture line, removing sutures and applying a dressing
- to describe the wound healing process and wound care recommendations
- correct documentation and post-procedure requirements
- relevant medical terminology
- much more (see Content Details for more specific information)
Introduction
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation
Step 1.2 - Medical assistant preparation
Step 1.3 - Patient preparation
Step 2 - Expose the wound
Step 2.1 - Position the patient
Step 2.2 - Medical assistant position
Step 3 - Inspect the suture line
Step 4 - Remove the sutures
Step 5 - Apply the dressing
Step 6 - Complete the procedure
- Describe pre-procedure considerations for suture removal.
- Describe and demonstrate the preparation for suture removal.
- Describe and demonstrate sterile technique.
- Describe different suture types and the appropriate situations for their use.
- Describe and demonstrate suture removal.
- Describe wound healing.
- Describe and demonstrate wound care.
- Describe and demonstrate correct post-procedure considerations.
- Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
- Define and use related medical terminology.
- Understand and apply Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.
The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:
- an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
- descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
- 2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
- a step by step video demonstration by an expert
- a quiz
- a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long
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