Removal of Stitches and Staples for HCAs

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Removal of Stitches and Staples for HCAs

Event Summary

This half day workshop is provided for HCAs and HCPs in Primary care who are currently removing sutures and staples and feel they would benefit from some theoretical learning and evidence of practice; or it has been identified as a potential new learning need.

Thursday, 5 November 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Zoom Online Event

Main Contact

Lead Team
02380 253874
This training course is accessible for wheelchair users.
If you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them in advance of the course to let them know.

Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Julia Judd
Mrs Julia Judd
Speaker/Trainer
This training will be run over Zoom. To participate you will need to install Zoom on your device, and ensure it is has a microphone, speaker, and camera. Please Note: Some trainers will no longer allow you to stay on the call if you do not have your camera operating, without good reason. If this is the case you will not be reimbursed for the course.

Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 12:30 

Introduction

This half day workshop is provided for HCAs and HCPs in Primary care who are currently removing sutures and staples and feel they would benefit from some theoretical learning and evidence of practice; or it has been identified as a potential new learning need.  The workshop will explore the knowledge and skills needed to risk assess a wound prior to removing sutures or staples. All delegates attending this workshop will receive a competency
framework for their portfolios of evidence to be observed by their Assessor and signed off in practice.

Aims and Objectives

The objectives of this live, online, instructor led course are to:

  • recognise signs and symptoms of wound infection
  • appreciate infection control principles for wound care
  • accurately assess a wound prior to removal of wound closure material
  • identify the different types of sutures
  • safely remove sutures or staples from a wound
  • provide patients with post treatment information 

Content

During this session we will be covering:

  • Stages of wound healing
  • Awareness of wound closure styles and techniques 
  • How to assess a wound
  • How to remove sutures and staples - theory
  • Advice and guidance for patient management
  • Practical application of skills

Previous Delegate Feedback

"The instruction and knowledge from the trainer is outstanding"

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Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Julia Judd
Mrs Julia Judd
Trainer

Julia qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 (RGN (Bsc), NMP, PGCE) and has enjoyed a diverse career working in the emergency department and acute surgical wards before settling on a career in primary care. Since 1994 Julia has worked in General Practice, building her portfolio of skills to include practice nursing and management of long-term conditions. As her career developed, she later extended her role to become a nurse practitioner and independent prescriber, working in both leadership and acute care. Her work in a large inner-city practice in Portsmouth continued until spring of 2023 whereby Julia took the decision to retire from clinical practice and focus on  her educational role exclusively.

Julia remains passionate about nurse training and education, enjoying both the challenges and rewards that this brings. Her vision is to make education and learning fun, interactive, easy to understand and practical with realistic expectations for Primary Care.

Price List

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Description

Price (Inc VAT)

All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area

This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer.

£89.00

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Nurses & AHPs Thanks to the HIOW Primary Care Training Hub and to NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, certain eligible roles such as Nurses and Allied Health Professionals can attend fully funded £00.00
BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinicians (excluding GPs) Thanks to the BSW Primary Care Training Hub and to the NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, some clinical roles can attend fully funded. These may include Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and HCAs. £00.00

Non Members

This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. £178.00

Waiting List

Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs. 

Refunds

All delegate fees are non-refundable, however, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 for delegate fees of £100 or less, or £10 for delegate fees more than £100.

Attendance Details

In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk

Sponsorship

This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.

Further Dates

Removal of Stitches and Staples for HCAs
16 March
09:30 - 12:30
Zoom Online Event
Event Information

Introduction

This half day live, online, instructor led training is provided for HCAs and HCPs in Primary care who are currently removing sutures and staples and feel they would benefit from some theoretical learning and evidence of practice; or it has been identified as a potential new learning need.

Removal of Stitches and Staples for HCAs
5 October
09:30 - 12:30
Zoom Online Event
Event Information

Introduction

This half day live, online, instructor led workshop is provided for HCAs and HCPs in Primary care who are currently removing sutures and staples and feel they would benefit from some theoretical learning and evidence of practice; or it has been identified as a potential new learning need.