| Duration | |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 27 Sessions , 2 Assessments |
| Course Location: | Live |
| Location: | View location on the map |
Upon registration, you will gain access to a wide range of preparatory materials to complete before the hands-on sessions
Date | Friday 19 Sep 2025 Saturday 20 Sep 2025 |
Time | 8:00 a.m. |
Type of the Activity | Venue Based Workshop |
Location | Riyadh |
Online Lectures and Videos Content Clouser Date | 3 Oct 2025 |
OR
Date | Friday 21 Nov 2025 Saturday 22 Nov 2025 |
Time | 8:00 a.m. |
Type of the Activity | Venue Based Workshop |
Location | Riyadh |
Online Lectures and Videos Content Clouser Date | 5 Dec 2025 |
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Day One |
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Time |
Topic |
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7:00 - 8:00 |
Registration |
|
8:00 – 8:15 |
Revision to answer any questions regarding the videos on the
platform. |
|
8:15 - 8:30 |
BOSS course goals and planning |
|
8:30 – 9:00 |
Suture & needles lecture |
|
9:00 – 9:45 |
One hand knotting technique |
|
9:45 – 10:30 |
Two hands knotting technique |
|
10:30 - 10:45 |
BREAK |
|
10:45 - 11:15 |
Instrument knotting |
|
11:15 – 11:45 |
Use of knife & toothed forceps |
|
11:45 – 13:00 |
Lunch and prayer break |
|
13:00 – 13:30 |
USES OF SCISSORS |
|
13:30 - 14:15 |
USE OF NEEDLE HOLDER |
|
14:15 - 15:00 |
TYPE OF STITCHES1 (Continuous locked / Continuous unlocked) |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
BREAK |
|
15:15 – 16:00 |
TYPE OF STITCHES 2 (All types of Hemostatics Stiches) |
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Day
Two |
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|
Time |
Topic |
|
7:00 - 8:00 |
Welcome and
Registration |
|
8:00 – 8:15 |
Revision of
the material learned on the first day |
|
8:15 - 8:30 |
Abdominal
Access Techniques |
|
8:30 – 9:00 |
Psychology
and Ergonomics |
|
9:00 – 9:45 |
BREAK for 15
minutes |
|
9:45 – 10:30 |
Preoperative
Assessment and Consideration |
|
10:30 – 11:15 |
Demonstration
of Laparoscopic Equipment and Instruments Laparoscopic Engineering |
|
11:15 - 13:00 |
Prayer and
Lunch Break |
|
13:00 – 15:00 |
Practical
Station training Rope and wire
Pea on a Peg Post and Sleeve |
|
15:00 – 16:00 |
Post Course
Assessment End of Course
Feedback Group Picture |
This course will contain:
1- Theoretical Lecture
·
Safety in
Theaters
·
Hemostasis
and Bleeding Control in Surgery
·
Electrosurgery
and Bleeding Control Devices
·
Techniques
in Reducing Surgical Site Infection
·
OR Report
and Proper Communication Related to OR
·
SUTURES
& NEEDLES Lecture
·
Psychology
and Ergonomics
·
Preoperative
Assessment and Consideration
·
Demonstration
of Laparoscopic Equipment and Instruments
·
Laparoscopic
Engineering
·
One Hand
Technique
·
Two Hand
Technique
· Use Of
Knife
·
Use Of
Scissors
·
Using
Tissue Forceps
·
Using The
Needle Holder BOSS
·
Left- And
Right-Hand Instrumentation
·
Suturing
Under Tension
·
Types Of
Stitches Continuous with and Without Locking
·
Hemostatic
Stitches Figure Of 8 And Ligating a Vessel
·
Intracuticular
Stitching
·
Advancement
Flap
·
Z Plasty
·
Types Of
Stitches Vertical and Horizontal Mattress
·
Surgical
Scrubbing
·
Levelling
An Incision
·
Handling
Sharps In Or
·
Gowning
And Gloving
·
Bowel
Anastomosis
·
Angular
Stitch
·
One Hand
Knotting Technique
·
Two Hand
Knotting Technique
·
Instrument
Knotting
·
Use Of
Knife & Toothed Forceps
·
Uses Of
Scissors
· Use Of
Needle Holder
·
Type Of
Stitches1 (Continuous locked / Continuous unlocked)
·
Type Of
Stitches 2 (All types of Hemostatics Stitches)
·
Abdominal
Access Techniques
·
Practical
Station training
· Rope and
wire
·
Pea on a
Peg
·
Post and
Sleeve
·
To learn and master the
basic surgical techniques in knotting, handling sharps and suturing
·
To be familiar with different
types of sutures, threads, and needles
·
To be familiar to different
surgical instruments with safe surgical practice
·
To apply the different
techniques on a practicing pad and animal model
The best Basic Operative Surgical Skill (BOSS) COURSE
The certificate is accepted by SCFHS residency training programs
The Basic Operative Surgical Skills (BOSS) course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to build foundational surgical and laparoscopic skills in a structured and practical environment
This course is recognized and accepted by SCFHS residency training programs, making it an essential addition for healthcare professionals pursuing surgical, emergency, or trauma-related specialties.
Upon registration, participants will gain immediate access to a series of high-quality, pre-recorded lectures and instructional videos. These materials are designed to be completed at the participant's own pace and must be reviewed before attending the in-person workshop.
By the
end of this course, participants will be able to:
Safely demonstrate foundational operative skills required in early surgical
practice.
Perform basic suturing, knot-tying, and instrument handling with confidence.
Select appropriate suture materials and instruments based on clinical case
scenarios.
Apply learned techniques in simulated trauma and minor surgical settings.
Receive and respond to peer and mentor feedback in a structured learning
environment.
Please make sure that your profile is updated with your name correctly spelled in English.
Your achievement in passing the final assessment in the course on the platform, attending the day of hands-on training, and passing your assessment are all required for you to be certified.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU COMPLETE THE FINAL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO THE COURSE CLOSURE DATE
After completing the course, you will not be able to access the content and the certificate is obtainable upon completing the feedback survey.
