WACS Module Development
The West African College of Surgeons (WACS) is partnering with SELF to create a set of surgical training modules that align with regional priorities and support the development of essential procedural skills across West Africa. These modules aim to strengthen surgical education by offering accessible, self-paced learning opportunities that reflect the realities of local clinical environments.
Focusing on hands-on practice and simulation, the WACS modules are tailored to help trainees and early-career surgeons build competence in key surgical techniques, improve patient outcomes, and advance toward certification and independent practice within the WACS training framework.
WACS Training Module Workshop
11-12 May 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria
This workshop is organised for WACS members responsible for simulation-based training who were not able to participate in teh Bamako, Mali workshop.
WACS Strategic Workshop
July 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria
This strategic workshop is organised for all WACS members who previously joined training module workshops in Bamako and Abuja. The exact date will be confirmed soon.
What is task deconstruction?
In the context of procedural medicine and training, task deconstruction is a process of breaking down a complex procedure into smaller, manageable components or steps. Each step is analyzed in detail, allowing learners to focus on individual elements of the task before putting everything together into a complete procedure.
The purpose of task deconstruction in procedural skills training is to simplify the learning process and identify key skills required at each step of a procedure.