Introduction
Advance your clinical skills with our focused VMMC Surgical Dorsal Slit training! This course empowers
healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively perform the dorsal slit
method of male circumcision. Strengthen your ability to reduce HIV transmission risks, ensure procedural
safety, and promote best practices in male reproductive health.
Certification
Competency assessment is done
within 8 weeks after training and
once a trainee has independently 10
Male Circumcision procedures under
supervision.
A Certificate of Attendance wil be issued
by FPD upon successful participation in the
course, completion of assessments, and
achieving the required pass mark.
Course Dates
| Date |
Price |
| 25-29 May 2026 |
R 10552.75 |
Course Content
The comprehensive study guide and workshop will cover:
- Overview of VMMC:
Public health significance, HIV prevention, and ethical considerations.
- Anatomy & Physiology:
Male genitalia, relevant vascular structures.
- Surgical Technique – Dorsal Slit Method:
Step-by-step guidance, instrument use,
and procedural workflow.
- Client Screening and Eligibility:
Pre-operative assessment and
contraindications.
- Infection Prevention & Control:
Sterilisation techniques, PPE, and aseptic practice
- Post-Operative Care:
Wound Care instructions, healing stages, and client counselling.
- Adverse Events Identification and Management:
Bleeding, infection, pain, and emergency protocols.
- Documentation & Reporting:
Accurate record keeping and adverse event reporting procedures.
- VMMC clinic set up and clients flow, Overview of quality assurance and quality improvement in VMMC.
Course Design
The programme will include the following learning approaches:
- Classroom-based instruction.
- Expert-developed study guide tailored to VMMC procedures.
- Interactive, participatory learning.
- Hands-on surgical simulation and practical demonstrations of the dorsal slit method for VMMC.
Who Should Enrol
- Medical Doctors
- Clinical Associates
- Professional Nurses