The practical section of the examination evaluates the candidate's ability to competently and smoothly perform tying and sewing. The following is a list of the items that will be evaluated by the two recommending surgeons, your training program or an ABSA designated examiner:

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

Key Benefits

• 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 sewing. 
• The candidate is afforded the opportunity to utilize surgeon mentors, recommending surgeons or an ABSA designated examiner, to complete this section.

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