On successful completion of this course a delegate will:

• Demonstrate safe knowledge of the Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology pertinent to L.A, and Nail Surgery
• Demonstrate and understanding of the pre procedure assessments to ensure patient suitability for both Nail Surgery and L.A
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Infection Prevention Control measures pertinent to L.A and Nail Surgery
• Demonstrate an understanding of the safe storage and control of Drugs on Podiatric premises
• Demonstrate a safe knowledge of the maximum safe dose of drugs used in L.A and Nail Surgery
• Demonstrate safe calculation of Patient Specific Maximum safe dose of drugs used in L.A and Nail Surgery
• Demonstrate safe administration of L.A (Lidocaine and Mepivacaine) using the 3 most prevalent injection set ups.
• Demonstrate safe Nail Surgery technique using phenol (Partial and total avulsion techniques)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the required standard of record keeping pertinent to L.A and Nail Surgery
• Demonstrate safe recognition of Symptoms of Anaphylaxis, Overdose and other common clinical emergencies pertinent to L.A and nail surgery
• Demonstrate safe administration of adrenaline using standard ampoules and EpiPen delivery techniques
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Post intervention care requirements following L.A and Nail Surgery

Assessment

Each participant will be assessed through continual assessment on the training day and will be deemed to have passed the course when they have demonstrated safe practice and passed the MCQ.

A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.