Practical Examination Section

The practical section of the examination evaluates the candidate's ability to competently and smoothly perform tying and suturing.

The following is a list of the items that will be evaluated, by an ABSA designated examiner, at the testing center:

To open the Practical Examination Skills Form

One Handed Tying

Two Handed Tying

Instrument Tying

Deep Tying

Tying Under Tension

Surgeons Knot

Figure-of-Eight Stitch

Simple Running Stitch

Mattress Stitch

Running Subcuticular Stitch

This section allows the ABSA to evaluate the candidate's manual skills.
The candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate their ability, to competently and smoothly perform tying and suturing.