RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2025-26.
View our brand new Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme 2025.26 Brochure.
RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2025-26.
Learn more about our brand-new catalogue of courses which is open to NCHDs in Surgery and EM currently enrolled on our CPD Support Scheme (some courses are also open to the wider healthcare community). This year’s brand-new CPD Brochure includes an array of:
Interactive and classroom-based courses
Self-Paced Courses
Short Certificates
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate academic programmes
Upcoming events
And more
Applications for CPD Support Scheme are currently open, and will close in 4 weeks, on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
This one-day course is a high-fidelity simulation programme and is delivered in collaboration with the College of Anaesthesiologists in Ireland and takes place in the National Simulation Centre at RCSI. It is open to surgeons working in Irish hospitals.
This one-day course is a high-fidelity simulation programme and is delivered in collaboration with the College of Anaesthesiologists in Ireland and takes place in the National Simulation Centre at RCSI. It is open to surgeons working in Irish hospitals.
The aims of the course are: • To facilitate a discussion about the impact of error on the patient and doctor • To discuss the notion of the doctor as the 2nd victim • To demonstrate appropriate methods of disclosure of error • To provide the trainee the opportunity to practice open disclosure using role-play • To present the ASSIST model of responding to a medical error
At the end of the module the trainee should be able to: • Respond effectively to the experience of a simulated adverse event • Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of medical error on patients and healthcare workers • Demonstrate the skills to effectively and compassionately disclose an error or adverse event to a patient • Justify and defend the importance of honest error disclosure • Identify and consider the effects of and adverse event on the second victim • Appreciate the importance of facilitating peer support in the event of an adverse event
This year, our CPD Support Scheme includes over 140 full-day and half-day courses in technical and non-technical skills for NCHD's in Surgery and Emergency Medicine. We have many well-established and new courses including:
Intermediate General Surgery
Fracture Fixation
Trauma 360 - Simulation for Survival Certificate
Basicsof Airway Management
Managing Adverse Events
The Coroner Service in Ireland – What Hospital Doctors Need to Know
Publishing Your Research: A Doctor’s Roadmap to Successful Publication
MaternalCode - Obstetric Emergencies
MRCS Part B Preparation Course: Core Clinical Communication Skills for Aspiring Surgeons
and our new self-paced online course: Good Clinical Practice
Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie
We are delighted to provide surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook. This service is available free of charge to Surgical NCHDs registered on our CPD Support Scheme. It is completely voluntary for you to use this, but this logbook has been specifically designed by RCSI to support those who wish to build their surgical careers. It is part of our commitment to support all who work in the provision of surgical care to patients in Ireland.
We are delighted to provide surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook.
This service is available free of charge to Surgical NCHDs registered on our CPD Support Scheme. It is completely voluntary for you to use this, but this logbook has been specifically designed by RCSI to support those who wish to build their surgical careers. It is part of our commitment to support all who work in the provision of surgical care to patients in Ireland.
Access to the RCSI Logbook will provide an opportunity for those in non-training places to use the same electronic logbook as is being used by trainees in our core and higher surgical training programmes. Our logbook is familiar to all our consultant trainers and supervisors which gives us the opportunity to have our logbook records validated. Your data will be stored securely by RCSI, backed up, and protected against loss
Our dedicated team will happily provide support via our email nchdlogbook@rcsi.com
We hope you will avail of the logbook and enjoy an Irish focused, easy to use, mobile first secure experience.
Finally, it is mandatory to hold an active Google email account (@gmail.com) to successfully register for the RCSI Logbook. Please sign here to request access to the RCSI Logbook.
Please see our upcoming CPD courses and meetings, taking place in September to November. Places are limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
CPD courses at RCSI
We write to advise you that we have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in the following weeks. Places are limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
Date
Course Title
Type
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
7 October 2025
Advanced Upper GI Emergency Management
6 places left
Classroom
This interactive workshop will discuss the management of the unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds. The course will concentrate on the management of a bleeding and perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches.
This training session aims to empower the RCSI community to challenge poor behaviors which have become normalised and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behavior.
This course will help you to identify the most appropriate, safe and effective strategy to ensure the management of hypotensive and tachycardic patients reporting to emergency departments and what to do if the event an anaesthetist is not available. The course is delivered as a series of interactive discussion and didactic lectures, followed by a series of short practical workshops
This endoscopy workshop will introduce endoscopic techniques, sedation, bowel preparation and diagnostic recognition of pathology. The practical session will use both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers to practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies.
This online two-day course is designed for healthcare professionals in the ED, providing comprehensive training in radiological interpretation for daily ED operations. The course covers a wide range of topics, from common musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries to paediatric-specific radiology, chest and abdominal films, facial injuries, and more.
This is a hands-on course where you will get expert formative feedback while practicing laparoscope handling, object positioning and tissue manipulation. You will then progress to performing a cholecystectomy on a simulated animal model.
This bespoke two-day certificate is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with a structured and standardised approach to the reception and management of major trauma. Combining concise theoretical teaching with dynamic, hands-on practical workshops, the course is delivered by an experienced faculty of trauma and emergency medicine experts.
Accredited Certificate in Simulation-based Training in Human Factors in Patient Safety
8 places left
Classroom
This three-day certificate introduces human factors in healthcare. Each day has a separate overall theme, and begins with an overall introductory lecture, followed by a series of practical and interactive workshops developing on the key theme.
This course will help you master your knot-tying and suturing skills from first principles. Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on your instrument handling, tissue manipulation, and wound closure.
Financial Wellbeing, Spending, Borrowing and Your Credit Profile
3 places left
Interactive Learning
This session introduces financial wellbeing & why it is so important. It will also go through how to create a spending plan using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, how to save successfully and borrow using the right resources. Also discussed will be the various types of credit and your credit profile.
This training session aims to empower the RCSI community to challenge poor behaviors which have become normalised and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behavior.
This multi-faceted course will address scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric conditions. Both animal models, virtual reality simulators and bench models will allow the participant to repair a hydrocele, do a circumcision, remove stones from the ureter, insert J stents and perform a simulated TURP.
The objectives of the clinical audit skills days is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to carry out a clinical audit. The training days comprise of slide presentations, discussions and use of examples and workshops.
This programme covers instruction in technical skills to perform fashioning a stoma (ileostomy/colostomy), performing a bowel anastomosis and performing an open inguinal hernia management. This practical course will use both synthetic and animal simulation to aid learning and practicing skills.
CLEAR Communication: A Webinar on Clear and Concise Patient Communication
3 places left
Interactive Learning
Doctors working outside their country of training face unique challenges. This one-hour session explores how to reduce medicolegal risk through better communication, with a focus on the realities of practising in a new healthcare culture.
If a course is FULL – it is recommended to apply for the waiting list. Often doctors withdraw from courses closer to the date.
If you would like to book and attend more than your FREE 3 full-day courses allowance, you will be required to pay an enrolment fee for the additional courses. However, this fee can be reimbursed via HSE’s Training Support Scheme. Further details can be found here.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the meantime at cpdss@rcsi.ie
We are consistently striving to expand our selection of self-paced online courses, allowing you to complete them conveniently at your own preferred schedule.
We are consistently striving to expand our selection of self-paced online courses, allowing you to complete them conveniently at your own preferred schedule. Below is a list of the courses we offer:
Course Title
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
NEW - Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant to principal investigators, medical team members, research nurses/midwives and other healthcare professionals, monitors and research site personnel.Content is based on ICH E6 (R3) 2025 and includes the key requirements of the Clinical Trial Regulations (536/2014) and national legislation.
“Professionalism in Clinical Practice” which is aimed at medical doctors in all specialties. The course is based on the Medical Council’s “Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners” and is presented in an interesting and engaging format
This one-hour CPD programme explores the importance of skin tone diversity in healthcare, covering skin biology, classification systems, and disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and research. It addresses the lack of diverse representation in medical education, simulation models, and clinical studies, the challenges of diagnosing across different skin tones, and the role of emerging technologies and AI in reducing bias
This CPD course builds on Clinical Trials – From development to opening to provide further practical knowledge for those involved in research. The course will help you to ensure your trials are conducted effectively, including how to identify and address potential risks.
Quality healthcare requires clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals, teams, and patients. In this course, we will focus on one particular area of healthcare communication: clinical handovers. This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultation
Video and telephone consultations in healthcare are not new, but the COVID-19 crisis forced many clinicians to rapidly take up these kinds of consultations as a feasible alternative to face-to-face consultations. This is often a type of consultation that staff has not encountered before. Applying the Calgary-Cambridge guide to video and telephone calls provides a structured and safe approach to this virtual format.
The course is presented as a series of recorded one-hour modules. Each module, involving a separate specialty theme, will involve case-based discussions with a variety of guest speakers. Slides covering the content are provided, and a short series of MCQs based on the content covered is completed to complete the module.
This online course uses a case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine physicians. This online platform allows candidates to access the recorded content on demand, with the facility to repeat more challenging modules as desired. Candidates are required to complete a quiz at the beginning and end of the course.
Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine
RCSI, in collaboration with the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (https://acslm.ie/), has developed a CPD/CME programme designed to support the ongoing development of competence in this vital area of clinical practice. The programme offers a series of short online courses covering 25 key topics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The first seven courses in the series focus on Cancer Diagnostics, Surgical Microbiology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Surgical Immunology, Heart Failure Assessment in the Emergency Department, and Near Patient Testing (NPT), spanning both basic and applied pathology.
As part of the programme participants learn excellent techniques for improving processes and implementing change in your hospital or department, but they also develop abilities that are highly portable across the organisation and internationally.
The course includes mini-modules on large group teaching, small group teaching, bedside teaching, simulation-based learning, and Universal Design for Learning. Each mini module includes video content, curated reading lists and interactive activities.
Cancer clinical trials are pivotal research studies that aim to advance our understanding of cancer and develop new treatment options. They involve rigorous testing of novel therapies, drugs, or interventions to assess their safety and efficacy in real-world patient scenarios.
This short course explores the contribution of surgery to climate change and examines interventions that can lead to reduced greenhouse gases and reduce the climate impact of surgery.
The course covers material which we believe is fundamental to understanding the current state of surgical robotics in the market and the skills necessary to safe and effectively utilise this technology in your everyday surgical practice.This course is design for any healthcare professional wanting to develop their knowledge and understanding of surgical robotics, including surgeons, trainees, medical students, nurses, and technicians.
Basics of Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Emergency Department
This one-hour online course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge for providing safe and effective sedation in the Emergency Department. This comprehensive module will guide you through the fundamentals of procedural sedation, preparing you to handle challenging situations with confidence and expertise.
Courses covered by the CPD voucher can be booked between now and 15 June 2026. Regardless of when you register the course, these will be available in your Moodle account until 1 August 2026
For further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie
This is an advanced upper gastrointestinal (GI) emergency management course for experienced senior registrars. This interactive workshop will start with discussing the management of the unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds.
Date: 7 October 2025
Duration: 7 hours
CPD Credits: 7.5
Location: RCSI, Dublin
Summary
This is an advanced upper gastrointestinal (GI) emergency management course for experienced senior registrars. This interactive workshop will start with discussing the management of the unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds.
In this course, experts will focus on the management of a perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches. Practicals will include laparoscopic omental patch for perforated duodenal ulcer, an antrectomy and gastrojejunostomy. Hands-on practice will be aided by virtual reality simulators and animal bench models in a wet lab facility.
In this practical course we will use a combination of synthetic and animal tissue (porcine).
Suitable for: Senior registrars in upper GI surgery and general surgery, who have experience in performing endoscopy and laparoscopy procedures.
Learning outcomes
Improved insight into the use of endoscopic approaches in the treatment of upper GI bleeding
Understanding of decision-making around treatment of a perforated duodenal ulcer
Up-to-date knowledge of treatment methods for difficult upper GI ulcers
Hands-on simulated practice of principals and techniques used in bleeding ulcer disease.
Interested in learning more about our RCSI Core Surgical Training Programme prior to applications opening for July 2026 intake?
Interested in learning more about our RCSI Core Surgical Training Programme prior to applications opening for July 2026 intake?
Join us on Thursday, 2 October 2025 online for our online information session for prospective applicants looking to learn more about our national surgery training programme.
Gain essential skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching skills as a clinician – Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills (Micro-credential) - Open to doctors including Interns, NCHDs and Surgical Trainees
Gain essential skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching skills as a clinician – Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills (Micro-credential) - Open to doctors including Interns, NCHDs and Surgical Trainees
Please note applications for our brand-new online micro-credential “Clinicians as Educators – Teach Skills” is now open for January 2026 intake.
This Module aims to support and promote the development of your role as a teacher and assessor in clinical practice and is in essence a “Teach the Teacher “course – 10 ECTS. Please note this micro-credential has limited placesso advise to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
As well as gaining insight into educational theory the module is very practical in its approach and will ensure improvement of your clinical bedside and classroom teaching and assessing skills. Scholars will have lots of opportunity for peer and faculty discussions on clinical teaching experiences and challenges and will gain insights into developing solutions.
One of the highlights of this year’s RCSI Millin Meeting is the attendance of key research support systems available in Ireland as exhibitors at this year’s upcoming event. Engaging with surgical/clinical trial exhibition stands are a great way for Surgical NCHDs, Trainees and Surgeons, to engage with key research stakeholders across Ireland in order to help get the information you need to set up your own trial.
One of the highlights of this year’s RCSI Millin Meeting is the attendance of key research support systems available in Ireland as exhibitors at this year’s upcoming event. Engaging with surgical/clinical trial exhibition stands are a great way for Surgical NCHDs, Trainees and Surgeons, to engage with key research stakeholders across Ireland in order to help get the information you need to set up your own trial. Clinical research exhibitors are there to support and engage with you on any information you need in relation to embedding surgical research within your career and clinical practice.
Clinical research exhibitors in attendance include:
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre
HRB Clinical Research Facilities and clinical trial units from across the country
The countdown is on - our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference is just one week away. Our in-person tickets are almost sold out, but you can also join us online.
The countdown is on - our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference is just one week away. Our in-person tickets are almost sold out, but you can also join us online.
You can now view the agenda for our research presentations here. This year, we have two sessions of research presentations, which cover a range of topics on the theme "People in Patient Safety".
For Surgical Researchers of all stages, our highly popular competition for the RCSI National will be of special interest. We will also have regional updates from the National Surgical Research Support Centre, surgical-research specific keynote lectures and lots of opportunities for networking.
Theme: Shaping Future Surgical Research and Training
For Surgical Researchers of all stages, our highly popular competition for the RCSI National will be of special interest. We will also have regional updates from the National Surgical Research Support Centre, surgical-research specific keynote lectures and lots of opportunities for networking.
This year's Millin Meeting will focus on surgical research and training, with an eye to topical issues. For consultants and surgical trainers, the morning and afternoon sessions will update on the supports available to improve the quality of research in your department, both for your trainees but also showing ways to assist you in increasing your professional networks and collaborations.
One week countdown - Call for Abstracts Now Open - RCSI Millin Meeting 2025
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) will host the Millin meeting Research symposium to share its vision for shaping the future of surgical research in Ireland.
We strongly encourage surgical trainees, NCHDs and early career surgeons from all specialties to submit your abstract to showcase your research and compete for the RCSI National Surgical Research Medal.
Abstract submission is now open and the deadline for submission is 12 September 2025. Successful submissions will be invited to present their work at the conference.
Key dates:
Millin meeting: Friday, 14 November 2025
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 12 September 2025
Abstract outcome notification: Friday, 3 October 2025
MyHealth RCSI, proudly supported by PRESIDIO, returns this autumn with a fresh season of free community events, expert-led talks, videos, and podcasts – all designed to share trusted health information that matters to you.
MyHealth RCSI, proudly supported by PRESIDIO, returns this autumn with a fresh season of free community events, expert-led talks, videos, and podcasts – all designed to share trusted health information that matters to you.
We’ll explore what it means to stay well while caring for someone you love. You'll discover the latest thinking on asthma and how it’s understood today, and we'll discuss the power of movement for people living with neurological conditions.
Along the way, you’ll hear directly from patients and advocates in our communities, as well as from leading researchers and health experts. Together, we’ll share real lived experiences and practical tools designed to help you feel informed and supported.
Our first episode;
Caring for Carers
Support and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love.
If you’re caring for someone you love, whether it’s a child, an older adult, or someone with mental or physical health challenges, this first episode is for you. We’ll hear real stories, share practical advice, and explore the supports that can help carers stay well while caring for others.
📅 Available from Tuesday, 30 September 2025
📺 Watch on the RCSI YouTube channel
🎧 Listen via Apple, Spotify, or your favourite podcast platform
🔗 Want to be the first to watch or listen?
Register your interest via the website www.rcsi.com/myhealth to receive the episode link as soon as it’s live.
Whether you’re a carer, a health professional, or simply someone who wants to understand more, this conversation is for you.
MyHealth RCSI proudly supported by PRESIDIO
Together with PRESIDIO, we are creating a space where lived experience and expert advice come together, helping everyone explore, question and understand their health on their own terms.
