We all know that we can never learn how to swim by reading a book. Or learn cycling by watching someone cycle. Well, these are everyday activities that we do taking them for granted, but how about the more complex, specialized jobs of a Formula car driver or that of a surgeon? They’re both engaged in sciences that could be a matter of life and death, so it’s imperative that they do their jobs effortlessly.
Just how does one bring the knife to the skin and reach for that bleeding artery, stitch it up as if it’s all in a day’s work? Did he or she learn the skill by reading some book? No way! Well, to some extent they may get the anatomy theory from the book, but to go hands on, use the tools of their trade, perform the surgery and stitch up the wound, these have to learned by doing–and the earlier, the better.
Great, so they learned it all in the labs at the medical school. But I would you still say it’s an ‘acquired skill’ rather than one that’s like second nature. So how do you go about developing a skill that you can perform to perfection–effortlessly? Practice, and practice as early as possible. I recently found a course that gives you the practice needed to learn how to stitch up wounds. By ‘course’, I don’t mean books and exams…
It’s the Apprentice Doctor® “How to Stitch-up Wounds” Suturing Course and Kit. Don’t let the word ‘doctor’ put you off — I find that it’s practical, down-to-earth material even if you’re a paramedic, a dental, veterinary or nursing student or even considering a medical career, not to mention that, as an advanced First-Aid kit, it’s solid, life-saving knowledge you learn by doing.
Just how do you learn the intricate art of suturing from home? The answer is simple enough, really. The course comes with an 18-piece suturing toolkit including scissors, needle holder, suturing material, and a revolutionary new 3-layer imitation skin. Plus, there’s a CD-ROM illustrations, video and audio clips to assist you hone your skills using the imitation skin.
The course consists of practical and professionally designed lessons that teach you how to care for wounds, tie surgical knots, suturing techniques to stop bleeding, usage of suturing accessories and more. At $59, it’s a course that grooms you to perform a professional job well before the real thing comes up.
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