Train the Trainer 

Classroom 

The day will focus on feedback skills to improve your teaching and training in the clinical and simulation environments. A combination of theory, interactive exercises and high-fidelity simulation will be used to demonstrate the skills of giving effective feedback to learners.  

6 

FRCEM SBA Mock Exam 

Interactive Learning  

This online comprehensive prep features a single full mock exam paper for two hours, designed to simulate actual exam conditions, followed by a detailed feedback session led by experienced emergency medicine consultants. 

N/A 

Information session on Applying for Specialist Registration 

Interactive Learning  

This information session is designed to provide guidance on applying for entry to the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division of the Register (SDR). There are various routes available to doctors who wish to be included on the Specialist Register, as outlined on the IMC website. https://www.medicalcouncil.ie/ 

N/A 

Procedural Sedation and Analgesia - CORK 

Classroom  

This is a blended learning educational session for any doctors involved in providing procedural sedation. A 3-hour pre-course online module prior to attending the course. The course will provide participants with the ability to provide safe and effective sedation to patients in the ED. 

8 

Advanced Upper GI Emergency Management 

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.  

7.5 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

Interactive Learning  

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.   

1 

Basic Endoscopy Skills 

Classroom  

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.  

7.5 

Accredited Certificate in Emergency Radiology 

Interactive Learning  

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.  

12 

RCSI Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate 

Classroom  

This three-dayprogramme is a collaboration between the RCSI CPD support scheme and the Mater Hospital’s POCUS training group at the Pillar Centre and provides a practical hands-on overview of the skills required for the application of ultrasound in the acute setting.   

21 

Basic Laparoscopy Skills 

Classroom  

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.  

7.5 

Master Class in Endourology 

Classroom  

The Masterclass in Stone Disease will present the latest in the field of surgical and medical treatment of renal stone disease. Participants will observe semi-live surgeries by expert national and international surgeons. 

4 

Financial Wellness: Financial Wellbeing, Spending, Borrowing and Your Credit Profile 

Classroom  

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. 

1 

Suturing Skills and Wound Closure  

Classroom  

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.  

7.5