The course introduces the student to the theatre environment and its operational techniques, the members of the theatre team and their functions. It also equips the students with skills to demonstrate the general pre, intra and post-operative management of surgical conditions. Additionally, the course equips the student midwife with the knowledge and skills to identify and manage patients with inflammatory conditions, neoplasm, wounds, gynaecological conditions, and pain management. Provision is made for students to acquire knowledge and skills in palliative care in managing terminally ill patients.