CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2020 - 2021 RCSI SURGICAL AFFAIRS
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R C S I , U N I V E R S I T Y O F M E D I C I N E A N D H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
CONTINUOUS
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
2020 – 2021
AUGUST 2020
Continuous Professional Development Programme 2020 – 2021
RCSI Surgical Affairs
O UR MISSIO N : T O EDUC AT E ,
NURTU RE A N D DIS CO VE R F O R
TH E BENE FIT O F HU M AN H E ALT H
1. Welcome note 3
3. Maintaining your Professional Competence 4
4. Enrolment and booking details 5
5. Continuous Development Support Scheme Courses 6
6. Online courses
Medical Emergencies 24
Surgical Emergencies 24
Online communication modules of
video and telephone consultations 26
Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice 26
7. RCSI Accredited Certificate in Quality Improvement Leadership Programme 29
8. Virtual Lean Healthcare White Belt 30
9. Virtual Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt - Project Based 32
10. Virtual Lean Healthcare Green Belt - Project Based 32
11. RCSI Accredited Certificate in Medical Leadership in Practice 34
12. RCSI Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate 35
13. ATLS, BSS, CCrISP courses 36
14. Postgraduates Degrees
Masters of Surgery (MCh) by Module 38
Masters (MCh) in Surgical Science & Practice 39
Postgraduate (PG) Diploma / MSc in Human
Factors in Patient Safety 40
15. Other events
MRCS prep course 42
Charter Day 42
IAEM conference 42
16. Contact Details 44
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WELCOME
I want to welcome you to RCSI’s 2020/ 2021 prospectus for our CPD SS
education and training programme. However this is going to be year like
no other. I hope you, your families and colleagues have all been well during
the COVID 19 pandemic. Our team in Surgical Affairs are committed
to supporting surgeons at all stages of their careers and meeting their
professional development and training needs. The safety and well-being of
patients is at the core of all our education and training programmes.
Kieran Ryan This year’s prospectus provides over 600 accredited CPD credits. We are
Managing Director aware that the Medical council have relaxed a number of the requirements
of Surgical Affairs for the statutory Professional Competence Scheme, however we are fully
aware that those working in Irish Surgery do not just do the minimum and the
opportunities in this programme are designed to augment your professional
lives and practice. The COVID 19 pandemic has, like nothing before, required
all in irish surgery to adapt, rethink how they must approach their own safety
and the care to their patients. We have seen the adoption of technology
in how we run things like outpatients, review visits, meetings and learning.
The team in RCSI have had to adapt this programme to meet our “new
normal” where we observe proper social distancing, respiratory etiquette and
gathering sizes. As you will see from the programme, we are running a number
of programmes as blended learning courses. The education team are now
trained, skilled and experienced at running e-learning programmes. However
we also recognize that for some of our programmes we must do this face to
face but of course observing all the necessary infection control precautions.
I would urge you to consider the programmes in relation to Clinical Audit,
quality improvement and human factors. As I mentioned, COVID 19 in surgery
not only presents an opportunity to do interesting audits, but we have a duty
to do these audits and share them with colleagues. We have to design new
ways of managing operating lists and workflow, the QI programmes will give
you the skills and knowledge to rise to these challenges. Then in a world where
we must constantly use PPE in our daily practice, and telemedicine as new
medium for communication, we need to sharpen our communication and non-
technical skills.
I am very proud and grateful for the work of the team in Surgical Affairs at
RCSI in developing this year’s programme. Specifically I must acknowledge
Prof Oscar Traynor and his education team, Mr Padraig Kelly and Ms Paula
Mansell and their teams. I am also grateful for the engagement by the various
tutors, across all our specialties who have developed and will teach on these
courses. I also acknowledge the support for this programme by the HSE NDTP
unit. I hope you find the programme relevant to your needs, I look forward
to meeting many of you. I welcome your feedback on the various topics and
the programme as a whole. RCSI is proud to be able to support you as we
navigate the delivery of surgery in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Stay safe and well.
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Continuous Professional Development Programme 2020 – 2021
RCSI Surgical Affairs
MAINTAINING YOUR Therefore for this PCS year only 1st May 2020
– 30th April 2021, doctors will not be required
PROFESSIONAL
to record a clinical/practice audit with their
COMPETENCE scheme and will not be required to record 25
cpd credits of the 50 cpd credit total.
If you hold a Specialist, General or Supervised
registration with the Irish Medical Council, you However, RCSI would encourage you to take
are legally obliged to maintain professional a broader approach, where it is possible to
competence by enrolling in a professional do so, to ensure you participate in at least 20
competence scheme and meeting the hours of external activities (these can be online
requirements of those schemes. courses / seminars / conferences / webinars
etc), participate and record your attendance at
The PCS year begins on the 1st May and
20 hours of hospital based events like Grand
ends on the 30th April and doctors are
Rounds, MDTs and quality improvement
required to obtain 50 CPD credits on an
activities (even if these are by web conference).
annual basis and complete one clinical /
practice audit per year. You should continue to read, particularly the
key journals for your specialty, and record your
However, In light of the COVID-19 pandemic,
reading under the personal learning category.
the Medical Council has considered how
Maintenance of Professional Competence Auditing the outcome of care process is more
(MPC) requirements should apply in 2020- 2021 important than ever and we recommend
and has agreed interim guidelines / framework that every surgeon and Emergency Medicine
for the 2020 – 2021 Professional Competence NCHD or specialist should continue to
Scheme Year ONLY as follows: conduct and record an audit of some aspect of
their practice every year.“
• Doctors are expected to accumulate
25 CPD credits in total.
• Doctors will be permitted to record these
credits in any CPD category (external,
internal, personal learning, research
teaching).
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HOW TO ENROL ON THE
CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
PROGRAMME
DO YOU WANT AN EASY WAY TO
OBTAIN 20 FREE EXTERNAL CPD
CREDITS?
All you need to do is enrol in our Continuous
Professional Support Programme to avail of this
you must:
• Be enrolled in the relevant Professional
Competence Scheme applicable to your
specialty and area of practice
• Hold an NCHD Contract 2010
• Work within the public health service
• Be registered on the General Division or
Supervised Division of the Register of
Medical Practitioners maintained by the
Medical Council.
The above is not applicable if you are enrolled in
an intern training programme under the auspices
of an Intern Training Network or a specialist
training programme under the auspices of one
of the Irish postgraduate training bodies.
If you have reached the credit limit of three
classes or 20 CPD credits, set by HSE NDTP and
laid out in the Guidance Document, and wish
to attend further classes you must pay a fee of
€300 for a full-day or €150 for half day, unless
otherwise stated.
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COURSES HOW TO BOOK A COURSE
We offer the following types of course delivery: All our courses and event can be booked online,
INTERACTIVE LEARNING – course is taking log into www.rcsi.ie/cpdss
place on our online platform Blackboard Places are limited, it is advisable to book in
Collaborate. Most, but not all of these courses, advance to avoid disappointment.
are split into different dates. Once you agree to
enrol into such a course, please ensure all dates Please note that RCSI Accredited Certificates
can be attended. will carry 21 CPD hours. Once you enrolled into
a certificate, you must attend the three days
OUR ONLINE COURSES CAN BE COMPLETED
in order to be issued with the Certificate of
AT ANY TIME.
completion. Should you wish to attend further
CLASSROOM – course is taking place face-to- classes you must pay a fee of €300 for a full-day
face. The number of available places per course or €150 for half day, unless otherwise stated.
has been reduced due to social distancing For NCHD’s not eligible to enrol in the CPD_SS,
measures ,therefore it is recommended you further training funding can be access via
book early to avoid disappointment. Training Supports Scheme for NCHDs. Details
UNLESS SPECIFIED, OUR IN CLASSROOM about this can be found on HSE website.
COURSES WILL START AT 9:30am Please note dates are subject to change.
If you need any help accessing courses or
events please contact us:
Telephone: + 353 1 402 8592
Email: cpdss@rcsi.ie
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INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH RESUSCITATION SIMULATION
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SEPT EM B ER 2020
9 & 16 STUDY DESIGN AND STATISTICS This practical course is delivered in the
SEPT SEPT
This course is designed to up-skill clinicians simulation lab. It introduces participants to
in a range of competencies relating to learning via simulation through a variety of
INTERACTIVE
healthcare research, particularly in relation to different challenging resuscitation scenarios
LEARNING
the fundamentals of study design, protocol CLASSROOM
in adult patients. Participants will have an
development and getting research published. The course opportunity to engage as a resuscitation
will introduce statistics so that it can be easily understood team member and/or a team leader. Participants learn to
when reading peer review journals and can be incorporated use a systematic approach to manage and to communicate
into your own studies. There are two parts to the course; regarding an array of critically unwell patients. Structured
Part A and Part B. debriefing and interactive discussion follow each scenario.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: Part A 9 September 2020, Date: 23 September 2020
Part B 16 September 2020 CPD credits: 7.5
CPD credits: 6 Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in Emergency
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Medicine, General and Acute Medicine, all
specialties, emergency medicine doctors surgical specialties
GLOBAL SURGERY (NEW)
18
SEPT
MAJOR TRAUMA SKILLS (NEW)
This practical course allows participants to
25 & 29
SEPT
Global surgery is an area of study, research,
enhance their skills in the initial management practice, and advocacy aimed at achieving
of the severely injured trauma patient. The health equity for all people worldwide who
course includes an update on American INTERACTIVE
have a need for surgical care. Participants will
LEARNING
CLASSROOM College of Surgeons Trauma Committee analyse the global context in which surgery
guidelines for Major Trauma Management. A variety of is currently practiced, including the challenges in providing
skills stations cover essential procedures in major trauma. adequate surgical healthcare in developing countries and
A series of interactive workshops cover more specialised the management of humanitarian crises.
principles, including triage for a Major incident. Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Type: Classroom Date: Part A 25 September 2020,
REGISTER HERE
Part B 29 September 2020
Date: 18 September 2020
CPD credits: 6
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: The course is suitable for anyone wanting
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine,
to be better informed about the
General Surgery, Orthopaedics and
current landscape of surgery in an era of
Trauma
increased globalisation. It is also highly
relevant for anyone who has an interest in
GENERAL PC SKILLS, INTERNET
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working in the developing world.
AND EMAIL
SEPT
This foundation course is designed to CLINICAL AUDIT
give participants new to using PCs and/
or considering further IT (Information
30
SEPT
This course covers the fundamentals of
INTERACTIVE
clinical audit. The course is delivered using a
LEARNING
Technology) or applications training a basic
combination of theory, examples and group
understanding of computing, the terms and
workshop. There are two parts to the course;
language being used and how to carry out common tasks INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
Part A and Part B.
on a Windows PC. Participants will be introduced to terms,
concepts and practical knowledge when using the Internet, Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
email and web applications. Date: Part A 30 September 2020,
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Part B 14 October 2020
Date: 21 September 2020 CPD credits: 6
CPD credits: 6 Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, medicine doctors
emergency medicine doctors
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EMERGENCY TOXICOLOGY AN INTRODUCTION TO WORD &
02
O CT O B ER 2020
OCT
This course involves a combination of short 12
OCT
POWERPOINT
lectures, simulation scenarios as well as This course is designed to facilitate an
interactive workshops to review the basics of introduction to MS Word, word processing
toxicological emergencies. Topics covered INTERACTIVE
and MS PowerPoint - using presentation
LEARNING
CLASSROOM include: Criminal Toxicology, an approach to software for complete beginners with no
the poisoned patient, common poisoning previous knowledge of the application required.
emergencies and toxidromes, illicit drugs in Irish EDs, and Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
modifications to resuscitation in the poisoned patient.
Date: 12 October 2020
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE CPD credits: 6
Date: 2 October 2020
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
CPD credits: 7.5 specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine,
General and Acute Medicine, SHOs and ECG AND CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
registrars in all surgical specialities.
13
OCT
This course uses an interactive case
discussion format to revise the basics of
ACTIVE BYSTANDER
05
OCT
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
ECG Interpretation. Topics covered include:
Basic ECG analysis and the 10 rules for a
This training session aims to empowers CLASSROOM normal ECG; the acute coronary syndrome;
the RCSI community to challenge poor dizziness collapse and the ECG. Practical
INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised simulation sessions cover the assessment and management
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement of tachyarrhythmias and bradycardias.
of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
behaviour.
Date: 13 October 2020
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
CPD credits: 7.5
Date: 05 October 2020 6pm - 7 pm
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars-Emergency Medicine,
CPD credits: 1 €40.00 General and Acute Medicine, SHOs and
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical registrars in all surgical specialities.
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
ACTIVE BYSTANDER
07 & 21
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICALITIES 13
OCT
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS This training session aims to empowers
OCT
This course is designed for participants who the RCSI community to challenge poor
want to perform and/or critically appraise INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised
LEARNING
INTERACTIVE
systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The and bring change through the reinforcement
LEARNING
course predominantly covers systematic of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
reviews of healthcare interventions, with some material behaviour.
being equally relevant to systematic reviews of other topics. Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
There are two parts to this course. There is two parts to the
Date: 13 October 2020 7pm - 8 pm
course; Part A and Part B.
CPD credits: 1 €40.00
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Date: Part A 07 October 2020,
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Part B 21 October 2020
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialities
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CLINICAL AUDIT ACTIVE BYSTANDER
O CT O B ER 2020
14
OCT
This course covers the fundamentals of 21
OCT
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
clinical audit. The course is delivered using a This training session aims to empowers
combination of theory, examples and group the RCSI community to challenge poor
INTERACTIVE
workshop. There is a part A and Part B to this INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised
LEARNING LEARNING
course. and bring change through the reinforcement
Type: Interactive learning of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
REGISTER HERE
behaviour.
Date: Part A 30 September 2020,
Part B 14 October 2020 Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
CPD credits: 6 Date: 21 October 2020 6 pm - 7 pm
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency CPD credits: 1 €40.00
medicine doctors Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
NEURO-ONCOLOGY:
17
OCT
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE
MANAGEMENT OF BRAIN AND 29
ACTIVE BYSTANDER
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
OCT
SPINAL TUMOURS. (NEW) This training session aims to empowers
This course aims to help understand the the RCSI community to challenge poor
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING management of patients with primary and INTERACTIVE behaviours which have become normalised
LEARNING
metastatic brain and spine tumours. It aims and bring change through the reinforcement
to highlight the diagnosis and classification of brain and of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
spinal tumours using modern imaging and histopathology behaviour.
techniques. It will look at recent advances in Neuro- Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
oncological surgical treatments and mapping techniques. Date: 29 October 2020 7 pm -8 pm
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE CPD credits: 1 €40.00
Date: 17 October 2020 Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
CPD credits: 4 specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Suitable for: NCHDs in Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics
17
OCT
FRCS ORTH BASIC SC. COURSE
An intense FRCS Basic Revision course aimed
at covering key topics and conditions that
are commonly encountered in the viva and
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
clinical examination FRCS Basic SC. Sections
of the FRCS (TR & Orth) exam. The course
faculty has experience of running this for the last three years
successfully in RCSI teaching Hospital, in North East.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Date: 17 October 2020 8 am - 2 pm
CPD credits: 4
Suitable for: All levels aiming to take the FRCS Orth
exam.
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INTERVIEW SKILLS AND CV ACTIVE BYSTANDER
NO VEM B ER 2020
03 & 04
NOV
DEVELOPMENT 07
NOV
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
This course will aid you in developing This training session aims to empowers
your curriculum vitae so that your previous the RCSI community to challenge poor
INTERACTIVE
experience and attributes will stand out. INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised
LEARNING LEARNING
The course also explore the optimum ways and bring change through the reinforcement
you can win over the interview panel at that all-important of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
interview. Part A concentrates on Curriculum Development, behaviour.
Part B concentrates on interview skills. Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Date: 07 November 2020 11am – 12 am
Date: Part A 03 November 2020, CPD credits: 1 €40.00
Part B 04 November 2020
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
CPD credits: 6 specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors EXCEL - AN INTRODUCTION
09
NOV
This course is designed for complete
BASIC SKILLS IN UROLOGY beginners and/or very new users of Microsoft
06
NOV
This multi-faceted course will address Excel. It will provide the participants with the
essential fundamental knowledge requires to
scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
conditions. Both animal models, virtual reality begin using this spreadsheet application to
simulators and bench models will allow both work with existing and create and save new Excel files.
CLASSROOM
the participant to repair a hydrocele, do a Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
circumcision, remove stones from the ureter Date: 09 November 2020
and insert J stents.
CPD credits: 6
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Date: 06 November 2020 specialties, emergency medicine doctors
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in Urology ACTIVE BYSTANDER
09
NOV
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
ENDOUROLOGY- “INTERACTIVE
07
This training session aims to empowers
MASTER CLASS IN STONE the RCSI community to challenge poor
NOV DISEASE” (NEW) behaviours which have become normalised
INTERACTIVE
The aim of this course is to present the latest
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement
in the field of surgical and medical treatment of messages defining the boundaries of
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
of Stone disease. Participants will observe live unacceptable behaviour.
surgeries from expert national and international surgeons Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
and have discussion on latest instruments, difficult cases/ Date: 09 November 2020 7pm – 8pm
scenarios and tips & tricks for stone treatment in interactive
CPD credits: 1 €40.00
sessions. The latest advancements and future related trends
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
will be discussed, deliberated and analysed by expert
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
speakers in the field.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Date: 07 November 2020
CPD credits: 4
Suitable for: Registrars in Urology who are already
familiar with ureteroscopy
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QUALITATIVE STUDY DESIGN PROCEDURAL SEDATION AND
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NO VEM B ER 2020
11 & 25 This course focuses on understanding the ANALGESIA
NOV NOV
key principles of qualitative study designs This is a blended learning course which
including bias, confounding and causality. covers basic principles of safe and
The course will take participants through the effective procedural sedation for the non-
CLASSROOM
fundamentals of quantitative study designs CLASSROOM
anaesthetist. A 3-hour pre-course on line
and is designed to be interactive in mature module is completed prior to attending the
with a mix of taught and practical sessions. There is two course. The course is delivered as a series of interactive
parts to the course; Part A and Part B. discussion and didactic lectures, followed by a series of
Type: Interactive learning short practical workshops. Topics covered include: Basic
REGISTER HERE
airway assessment, Drugs and agents used for sedation,
Date: Part A 11 November 2020,
Patient preparation and location, Documentation and
Part B 25 November 2020
post-procedure advice, as well as appropriate analgesia
CPD credits: 6 technique
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Date: 23 November 2020
CPD credits: 8
OPEN DISCLOSURE PRACTICAL
16NOV
TRAINING FOR DOCTORS Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine,
all surgical specialities, General and Acute
The HSE launched the policy of Open
Medicine
Disclosure (OD) in November 2013. In this
policy, it is evident that doctors should
EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY
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CLASSROOM support an open, timely and consistent
approach to communicating with service This interactive course offers participants
NOV
users and their families when things go wrong in a chance to enhance their knowledge and
healthcare. This workshop explains the principles of OD improve their confidence in Emergency
and demonstrates the skills necessary to achieve OD with Radiology. Important pathologies on X-ray
patients and their families when an adverse event occurs. CLASSROOM
and CT imaging will be discussed.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 16 November 2020
Date: 24 November 2020
CPD credits: 6
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors Suitable for: SHOs and registrars involved in emergency
medicine, surgery, trauma, orthopaedics
and critical care
ACTIVE BYSTANDER
17 INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
BASIC EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
25
NOV
This training session aims to empowers
the RCSI community to challenge poor This practical course gives the participant
NOV
behaviours which have become normalised an introduction to the use of bedside
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement point of care ultrasound in the emergency
of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable department. Actors play the role of patients
behaviour. CLASSROOM
to facilitate skills demonstration and practice.
Topics covered include: Basic principles
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
of ultrasound, an introduction to eFAST: The extended
Date: 17 November 2020 6pm – 7pm Focused Abdominal Sonography in Trauma assessment,
CPD credits: 1 €40.00 Assessment of the abdominal aorta and IVC, Ultrasound
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical guided cannulation and basic thoracic ultrasound.
specialties, emergency medicine doctors Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 25 November 2020
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars - Emergency
Medicine, All surgical specialities,
General and Acute Medicine
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ACTIVE BYSTANDER HOW TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
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NO VEM B ER 2020
25
NOV
INTERVENTION TRAINING(NEW)
NOV
This course will focus on research
This training session aims to empowers methodology. The course will help to
the RCSI community to challenge poor develop some of the skills required to plan,
INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised conduct and disseminate individual research
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement CLASSROOM
projects. Specific topics will include study
of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable design, levels of evidence, defining research
behaviour. questions and obtaining ethical approval.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 25 November 2020 7pm – 8pm Date: 26 November 2020
CPD credits: 1 €40.00 CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors specialties, emergency medicine doctors
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BASIC ENDOSCOPY EXCEL – DATA MANAGEMENT
01
DECEM B ER 2020
DEC
This full day hands-on workshop in our 07
DEC
AND ANALYSIS
simulation centre, where both virtual reality This course has been developed as a
endoscopic simulators and bench task follow-on course to the Excel – Introduction
trainers will be used to practice doing INTERACTIVE
course, with a specific focus on introducing
LEARNING
CLASSROOM
gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules participants to the features of the application
with different pathologies. that are used to build, manage and analyse lists of data
Attendees are required to complete an online module in (records).
advance of attending the course. This will cover endoscopic Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
techniques, sedation, and bowel preparation. Failure Date: 07 December 2020
to attend this session will result in no attendance at the
CPD credits: 6
course.
REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Mandatory Online module
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Prerequisite: 28 November 2020 at 9.30am
Type: Classroom
RECENT ADVANCES AND HOT
Date: 01 December 2020 09
DEC
TOPICS IN COLORECTAL SURGERY
CPD credits: 7.5 (NEW)
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Colorectal surgery has evolved significantly
specialties, emergency medicine doctors over the last 20 years with specific advances
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
in treatment of cancer and establishment of
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER minimally invasive surgery. In this course we want to discuss
03DEC
COURSE common colorectal topics, their management and review
some of the advances in this field of surgery.
The BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider Course
is for medical, para-medical and allied Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
healthcare professionals. The skills taught Date: 09 December 2020 1.00pm – 5.30pm
include adult and paediatric CPR including CPD credits: 4
CLASSROOM
two rescuer scenarios, use of bag valve mask
Suitable for: Registrars in general surgery with an
and barrier devices, management of foreign body airway
interest in colorectal surgery.
obstruction (FBAO), and use of an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED).
BASIC ENDOSCOPY
Type:
Date:
Classroom
03 December 2020
REGISTER HERE
10
DEC
This full day hands-on workshop in our
simulation centre, where both virtual reality
CPD credits: 4.5
endoscopic simulators and bench task
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical trainers will be used to practice doing
specialties, emergency medicine doctors gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules
CLASSROOM
with different pathologies.
ACTIVE BYSTANDER
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Attendees are required to complete an online module in
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW) advance of attending the course. This will cover endoscopic
DEC techniques, sedation, and bowel preparation. Failure
This training session aims to empowers
the RCSI community to challenge poor to attend this session will result in no attendance at the
behaviours which have become normalised course.
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement Mandatory Online module REGISTER HERE
of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable Prerequisite: 28 November 2020 at 9.30am
behaviour. Type: Classroom
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Date: 10 December 2020
Date: 05 December 2020 11am – 12pm CPD credits: 7.5
CPD credits: 1 €40.00 Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
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CLINICAL COMMUNICATION
14
DECEM B ER 2020
SKILLS
DEC
The ability to communicate effectively is a
key component of a doctor’s competency
and has been shown to be important
CLASSROOM
for patient satisfaction, adherence and a
range of patient outcomes. Time efficient
communication skills can be learnt which assist the doctor
to achieve these goals within the context of a busy day.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 14 December 2020
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctor
BASIC ENDOSCOPY
18DEC
This full day hands-on workshop in our
simulation centre, where both virtual reality
endoscopic simulators and bench task
trainers will be used to practice doing
CLASSROOM
gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules
with different pathologies.
Attendees are required to complete an online module in
advance of attending the course. This will cover endoscopic
techniques, sedation, and bowel preparation. Failure
to attend this session will result in no attendance at the
course.
REGISTER HERE
Mandatory Online module
Prerequisite: 28 November 2020 at 9.30am
Type: Classroom
Date: 18 December 2020
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
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TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR CRITICAL DECISION MAKING ON
07
JAN U A RY 2021
JAN
CLINICAL EDUCATORS 14
JAN
A VIRTUAL WARD ROUND (NEW)
The day will focus on feedback skills to Considerable obstacles to learning exist in
allow you to improve your teaching and the surgical ward environment including the
training in both the clinical and simulation INTERACTIVE
high volumes of patients, untimely surgical
LEARNING
CLASSROOM
environments. A combination of theory, emergencies, shift working and ongoing
interactive exercises and high fidelity increases in administrative tasks. This highly interactive on–
simulation will be used to demonstrate the skills of giving line course will provide you with the opportunity to develop
effective feedback to learners. your critical thinking, escalation and communication skills.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Date: 07 January 2021 Date: 14 January 2021
CPD credits: 6 CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency
specialties, emergency medicine doctors. medicine doctors
08
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES EXCEL - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
JAN
(NEW) 18
JAN
This course has been developed as a
This course introduces participants to a follow-on course to the Excel – Introduction
structured approach to acute psychiatric course, with a specific focus on introducing
emergencies for patients presenting to participants to more advanced functions
INTERACTIVE
CLASSROOM hospital in an crisis. The course is delivered LEARNING available in the application.
by a combination of emergency medicine Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
physicians and psychiatrists. A combination of simulated
Date: 18 January 2021
scenarios and interactive case discussion are used
CPD credits: 6
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Date: 08 January 2021
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars-Emergency Medicine, ACTIVE BYSTANDER
General and Acute Medicine, Psychiatry,
SHOs and registrars in all surgical
18
JAN
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
This training session aims to empowers
specialities, general practice.
the RCSI community to challenge poor
INTERACTIVE
behaviours which have become normalised
CLINICAL AUDIT
13
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement
This course covers the fundamentals of of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
JAN
clinical audit. The course is delivered using a behaviour.
combination of theory, examples and group Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
workshop. There is two parts to the course;
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
Date: 18 January 2021 6pm – 7pm
Part A and Part B
CPD credits: 1 €40.00
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Date: Part A 13 January 2021,
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Part B 03 February 2021
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency
medicine doctors
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY CRISIS ACTIVE BYSTANDER
19
JAN U A RY 2021
JAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 26
JAN
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
SIMULATION TRAINING IN THE This training session aims to empowers
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ( the RCSI community to challenge poor
NEW) behaviours which have become normalised
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
CLASSROOM
This course will facilitate an introduction and bring change through the reinforcement
to the principles of high-fidelity simulation of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable
followed by the opportunity to manage and treat simulated behaviour.
multiple trauma clinical cases in multidisciplinary teams. Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE
Each case will be debriefed with the focus on human factors
Date: 26 January 2021 7pm – 8pm
principles and team communication.
CPD credits: 1 €40.00
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Date: 19 January 2021
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical HEAD AND NECK CANCER IN THE
specialties, emergency medicine doctors 28
JAN
COVID-19 ERA (NEW)
This course will explore the presentation and
INTERMEDIATE COLORECTAL
19JAN
SURGERY
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
management of cancers of the head and
neck. Changes in operative methods in the
This programme covers instruction in Covid-19 era. This course will concentrate
technical skills using a combination of on the removal of tumours in the neck region and
synthetic bench models, animal cadaver reconstruction of the defect by practicing on animal models
CLASSROOM tissue and various technical simulators. in our wet lab facility
Topics covered include: Stomas; ileostomy Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
/ colostomy, Bowel anastomosis – end-end; hand sewn /
Date: 28 January 2021
side – side; stapled, incisional and open inguinal hernia
CPD credits: 7.5
management.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in ENT and Plastic
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
surgery
Date: 19 January 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
CASTING FOR THE UPPER AND
Suitable for: NCHDs in general surgery with an interest
in colorectal surgery
29
JAN
LOWER LIMB
This course will concentrate on knowledge
in relation to correct cast application
BASIC LAPAROSCOPY
26 INTERACTIVE
and removal for the upper and lower
LEARNING
This hands-on course where you will get limb, caring for the limb in a cast and
JAN expert formative feedback while practicing preventing associated complications. Correct selection
laparoscope handling, object positioning and of casts for specific fractures and ligament injuries will be
tissue manipulation. You will then progress to demonstrated and performed.
performing a cholecystectomy on a simulated Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
CLASSROOM
animal model.
Date: 29 January 2021
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
CPD credits: 7.5
Date: 26 January 2021
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
CPD credits: 7.5 specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Suitable for: SHOs in general surgery, colorectal
surgery, urology, obstetrics, and
gynaecology
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CLINICAL AUDIT MASTERING YOUR RISK &
10
FEB R U A RY 2021
03 This course covers the fundamentals of
FEB
MASTERING SHARED DECISION
FEB
clinical audit. The course is delivered using a MAKING
combination of theory, examples and group The day will cover an introduction to risk
INTERACTIVE
workshop. There is two parts to the course; management providing practical tools, tips
LEARNING
Part A and Part B. CLASSROOM
and strategies to improve communication
Type: Interactive learning behaviour, effectively manage patient
REGISTER HERE
expectations and ultimately reduce the risk of patient
Date: Part A 13 January 2021,
complaint.
Part B 03 February 2021
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
CPD credits: 6
Date: 10 February 2021
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency
medicine doctors CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
ACTIVE BYSTANDER specialties, emergency medicine doctors
06
FEB
INTERVENTION TRAINING (NEW)
MAJOR TRAUMA SKILLS (NEW)
10
This training session aims to empowers
the RCSI community to challenge poor This practical course allows participants to
behaviours which have become normalised FEB enhance their skills in the initial management
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
and bring change through the reinforcement of the severely injured trauma patient. The
of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable course includes an update on American
behaviour. CLASSROOM
College of Surgeons Trauma Committee
Type: Interactive learning guidelines for Major Trauma Management.
REGISTER HERE
A variety of skills stations cover essential procedures in
Date: 06 February 2021 11am – 12pm
major trauma. A series of interactive workshops cover more
CPD credits: 1 €40.00 specialised principles, including triage for a Major incident.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Date: 10 February 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
WORD - DOCUMENT
08
FEB
MANAGEMENT Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine,
General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma
This course has been developed as a follow-
on course to the MS Word - An Introduction
MANAGEMENT OF THE ICU
11
with the objective of bringing participants
INTERACTIVE
LEARNING on to the next level of use of the application PATIENT FOR SURGEONS
FEB
through a better understanding of overall Joint management and collaboration of the
document management. ICU intensivist and the surgeon is vital for the
Type: Interactive learning post-operative patient. The course will look
REGISTER HERE
at patient monitoring, diagnostic decision-
Date: 08 February 2021 CLASSROOM
making and treatment options for surgical
CPD credits: 6
patients in the ICU.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
Date: 11 February 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties
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MANAGING STRESS
16
FEB R U A RY 2021
Research shows that approximately 50% of
FEB
hospital doctors report difficulties coping
with the stresses of their jobs. This problem
may result in significant consequences for
CLASSROOM
their own mental health and for patient
safety. This workshop will provide information
and coaching on the evidence-based strategies known to
enhance resilience and lead to increased mental toughness.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 16 February 2021
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
18
FRACTURE FIXATION COURSE
(NEW)
FEB
We are holding our first bone fracture fixation
course. The practical sessions will range from
the application of simple screws and plates
CLASSROOM to complex fixation of fractures using k-wires,
tension band wiring, and intramedullary
nailing.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 18 February 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in Orthopaedics.
INTERMEDIATE ENDOSCOPY
19
FEB
WORKSHOP
This endoscopy course will concentrate
on more complex gastrointestinal
presentations of upper and lower GI patients,
CLASSROOM
particularly lesion diagnosis and advanced
excision methods. With the help of virtual
reality simulation and bench models, gastroscopies
and colonoscopies and associated minor endoscopic
procedures will be practiced.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 19 February 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: Registrars in general surgery, upper GI and
colorectal surgery
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RCSI Surgical Affairs
MINOR OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY TOXICOLOGY
04 09
M A R CH2021
SUTURING TECHNIQUES STUDY DAY
MAR MAR
This course will help you master your knot This course involves a combination of short
tying and suturing skills from first principals. lectures, simulation scenarios as well as
Experienced consultant surgeons will give interactive workshops to review the basics of
CLASSROOM
you formative feedback on your instrument CLASSROOM
toxicological emergencies. Topics covered
handling, tissue manipulation, wound closure include: Criminal Toxicology, an approach to
and minor operative techniques. the poisoned patient, common poisoning emergencies and
Type: Classroom toxidromes, illicit drugs in Irish EDs, and modifications to
REGISTER HERE
resuscitation in the poisoned patient.
Date: 04 March 2021
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
CPD credits: 7.5
Date: 09 March 2021
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency
medicine doctors CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine,
PROCEDURAL SEDATION AND General and Acute Medicine, SHOs and
05MAR
ANALGESIA – CORK registrars in all surgical specialities
This is a blended learning course which
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
11
covers basic principles of safe and
effective procedural sedation for the non- COURSE
anaesthetist. A 3-hour pre-course on line MAR The BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider Course
CLASSROOM
module is completed prior to attending the is for medical, para-medical and allied
course. The course is delivered as a series of interactive healthcare professionals. The skills taught
discussion and didactic lectures, followed by a series of CLASSROOM
include adult and paediatric CPR including
short practical workshops. Topics covered include: Basic two rescuer scenarios, use of bag valve mask
airway assessment, Drugs and agents used for sedation, and barrier devices, management of foreign body airway
Patient preparation and location, Documentation and obstruction (FBAO), and use of an Automated External
post-procedure advice, as well as appropriate analgesia Defibrillator (AED).
technique Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE Date: 11 March 2021
Date: 05 March 2021 CPD credits: 4.5
CPD credits: 8 Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine, specialties, emergency medicine doctor
all surgical specialities, General and Acute
Medicine MINOR TRAUMA SKILLS
POWERPOINT- ENHANCING YOUR
12MAR
This course involves a combination of
08
MAR
PRESENTATION
short lectures, simulation scenarios as well
as interactive workshops to introduce the
This course is ideal for both new and basic participant to assessment and management
user of MS PowerPoint. It is designed to CLASSROOM
of minor injuries presenting to the ED. The
INTERACTIVE
bring participants through some of the good course is delivered by a combination of
LEARNING
practice methods of creating and delivering Emergency Medicine Physicians as well as specialists in
effective presentations Exercise and Sports Medicine.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 08 March 2021 Date: 12 March 2021
CPD credits: 6 CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine
specialties, emergency medicine doctors and all surgical specialities, general
practice
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TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR CLINICAL COMMUNICATION
16 31
M A R CH2021
CLINICAL EDUCATORS SKILLS
MAR MAR
The day will focus on feedback skills to The ability to communicate effectively is a
allow you to improve your teaching and key component of a doctor’s competency
training in both the clinical and simulation and has been shown to be important
CLASSROOM
environments. A combination of theory, CLASSROOM
for patient satisfaction, adherence and a
interactive exercises and high fidelity range of patient outcomes. Time efficient
simulation will be used to demonstrate the skills of giving communication skills can be learnt which assist the doctor
effective feedback to learners. to achieve these goals within the context of a busy day.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 16 March 2021 Date: 31 March 2021
CPD credits: 6 CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors specialties, emergency medicine doctors
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY-
19
MAR
TOTAL EXTRAPERITONEAL
(TEP) LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL
HERNIA REPAIR (NEW)
The course will recap the anatomical
CLASSROOM
considerations in laparoscopic inguinal hernia
repair. Carefully selected video footage of the
TEP procedure will be discussed by the operating surgeon.
Expert surgeons will share tips and trick on the technique,
followed by suturing tuition and practical mesh placement
on animal and synthetic simulators.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 19 March 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: Experienced Registrars in General and
colorectal surgery
INTERMEDIATE LAPAROSCOPY
26
MAR
This course will present the up-to-date
laparoscopic suturing methods, under the
guidance of experienced laparoscopic
consultant surgeons. This course will also
CLASSROOM
allow you to perfect intracorporeal suturing
and knot tying using virtual reality and high
fidelity laparoscopic simulators and animal tissue such as
bovine bowel and stomach.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 26 March 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: Registrars in all surgical specialties
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RCSI Surgical Affairs
GENERAL PC SKILLS, INTERNET BASIC EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
16
A PR IL2021
12
APR
AND EMAIL
APR
This practical course gives the participant
This foundation course is designed to an introduction to the use of bedside
give participants new to using PCs and/ point of care ultrasound in the emergency
INTERACTIVE
or considering further IT (Information department. Actors play the role of patients
LEARNING
Technology) or applications training a basic CLASSROOM
to facilitate skills demonstration and practice.
understanding of computing, the terms and language Topics covered include: Basic principles
being used and how to carry out common tasks on a of ultrasound, an introduction to eFAST: The extended
Windows PC. Participants will be introduced to terms, Focused Abdominal Sonography in Trauma assessment,
concepts and practical knowledge when using the Internet, Assessment of the abdominal aorta and IVC, Ultrasound
email and web applications. guided cannulation and basic thoracic ultrasound.
Type: Interactive learning REGISTER HERE Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 12 April 2021 Date: 16 April 2021
CPD credits: 6 CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency Suitable for: SHOs and registrars - Emergency
medicine doctors Medicine, All surgical specialities,
General and Acute Medicine
ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY
15 WORKSHOP – GI BLEEDING (NEW) ADVANCED COLORECTAL
APR
It will be a course aimed at surgeons who
are competent in diagnostic upper GI
20
APR
SURGERY (NEW)
This workshop will be our first advanced wet-
endoscopy. It will offer interactive teaching lab course teaching up-to-date colorectal
CLASSROOM
on appropriate risk assessment, clinical procedures, such as anterior resection, right
management (including triage for endoscopy) hemicolectomy and small bowel resection.
CLASSROOM
of upper GI bleeding. The course will also include practical There will be a concentration on laparoscopic
demonstrations and hands on practice with endoscopic approaches which will be guided by expert faculty.
devices and other equipment techniques used in the Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
management of both variceal and non-variceal upper GI
Date: 20 April 2021
bleeding.
CPD credits: 7.5
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: Experienced Registrars in general surgery
Date: 15 April 2021
with an interest in colorectal surgery (Must
CPD credits: 7.5 have experience in laparoscopic surgery)
Suitable for: Registrars in general surgery, upper GI
surgery (Must have experience in MASTERING ADVERSE
endoscopy)
21
APR
OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVING
SAFER & RELIABLE PRACTICE
Following this course you will be able
to successfully communicate with your
CLASSROOM
patients should they suffer an adverse
outcome during their care. Gain effective
strategies and enhanced skills to help you respond, with an
introduction to the ethical, legal and regulatory obligations
that you would face following an adverse outcome. The
workshop also discusses the complex relationship between
innovation and reliability, as well as the role played by
human error
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 21 April 2021
CPD credits: 6
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
specialties, emergency medicine doctors
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EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY ECG AND CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
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A PR IL2021
This interactive course offers participants This course uses an interactive case
APR APR
a chance to enhance their knowledge and discussion format to revise the basics of
improve their confidence in Emergency ECG Interpretation. Topics covered include:
Radiology. Important pathologies on X-ray Basic ECG analysis and the 10 rules for a
CLASSROOM
and CT imaging will be discussed. CLASSROOM
normal ECG; the acute coronary syndrome;
dizziness collapse and the ECG. Practical
Type: Classroom
REGISTER HERE simulation sessions cover the assessment and management
Date: 23 April 2021 of tachyarrhythmias and bradycardias.
CPD credits: 6 Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars involved in emergency Date: 28 April 2021
medicine, surgery, trauma, orthopaedics
CPD credits: 7.5
and critical care
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars-Emergency Medicine,
General and Acute Medicine, SHOs and registrars in all
RESUSCITATION SIMULATION
26APR
Medical and Trauma Adult resuscitation
surgical specialities.
scenarios in a simulated setting. Participants
PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES
will be able to understand and apply a
systematic approach to the critically unwell 30
APR
This practical course allows participants to
CLASSROOM
patient in the resuscitation room. The day enhance their skills in the initial management
will include simulation scenarios in-group of the critically unwell or severely injured
scenarios with effective feedback to enhance learning child. The course is delivered by Paediatric
Type: Classroom CLASSROOM Emergency Medicine specialists. Topics
REGISTER HERE
covered include: Basic and advanced
Date: 26 April 2021
paediatric life support algorithms, Recognising the sick
CPD credits: 7.5 child, Basic airway management in a child, Updated
Suitable for: SHOs and Registrars who work guidelines in paediatric trauma management, Burns in
in emergency departments and are children, Spinal trauma management, Intraosseous access,
involved in resuscitation Paediatric fractures and Non Accidental Injury.
Type: Classroom REGISTER HERE
Date: 30 April 2021
CPD credits: 7.5
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars: Emergency Medicine
and all surgical specialities, general
practice
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RCSI Surgical Affairs
ON-LINE COURSES
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES SURGICAL EMERGENCIES
This new on-line course will be available from This new on-line course will be available from
2021. A series of eight modules involve a sequence 2021. A series of eight modules involve a
of recorded interactive case based discussions sequence of recorded interactive case based
between an Emergency Medicine consultant and a discussions between an Emergency Medicine
specialist physician. consultant and a specialist surgeon.
These modules include: These modules include:
• Acute Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies • Urological Emergencies
• Neurological Emergencies • ENT Maxillofacial and Ophthalmic Surgical
• Cardiology emergencies emergencies
• Respiratory emergencies and ventilation • Plastics and soft tissue emergencies
• Critical Care medicine: Managing shock • Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic emergencies
• Infectious Diseases and GI Emergencies • Upper GI emergencies
• Dermatology and Rheumatology in the ED • Lower GI emergencies
• Haematology and Oncology Emergencies. • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
CPD hours: TBC • Vascular Emergencies.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars - CPD hours: TBC
Emergency Medicine, Suitable for: SHOs and registrars -
All surgical specialities, Emergency Medicine,
General and Acute Medicine, All surgical specialities,
Critical Care, General Practice General and Acute Medicine,
Critical Care, General Practice.
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ONLINE COMMUNICATION Both of these ‘new’ communication methods
demand a greater awareness of the principles
MODULES OF VIDEO AND
of communication. Using the framework of the
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS Calgary-Cambridge Guide the modules will enable
RCSI in collaboration with the National Healthcare healthcare staff to master the techniques required
Communication Programme has developed two to effectively communicate with patients and
online communication modules for video and families by video or telephone.
telephone consultations. These modules are aimed
The two modules are a mixture of whiteboard
at all healthcare staff undertaking telephone or
didactic material, and animation supported by
video consultations.
video demonstrations. There are also links to a
Video consultations in healthcare are not new, learning resource area where users may avail of
but the current crisis has forced many clinicians to comprehensive background reading material.
rapidly take up video consultations as a feasible
Upon completion of each module there is an
alternative to face to face consultations. This
MCQ to avail of CPD points and a facility to print a
new form of consulting with patients presents
certificate.
new challenges which staff may not have
previously encountered. Similarly, telephone Duration: 1 hr
consultations have increased greatly in the new CPD hours: 3
work environment with obvious advantages of Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical
avoiding unnecessary trips to hospital in addition specialties, emergency medicine
to safeguards against spread of infection. doctors.
To enrol into this course click here
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