We would like to keep you informed on few events happening in the campus over the summer and that might be of interest to you.

We would like to remind you that, to avail of the three free courses next year you will be required to re-enrol in the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Enrolment will open on 11^th July 2022. Please consider the eligibility criteria below before applying:

• be enrolled in the relevant professional competence scheme applicable to your specialty and area of practice as required by law.
• hold a current NCHD contract.
• work within the public health service.
• not be enrolled in an intern training programme under the auspices of an Intern Training Network or a specialist training programme under the auspices of the one of the Irish postgraduate training bodies; and
• be registered on the General Division or Supervised Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council.

Please remember to have you PCS enrolment completed before applying for the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme 

This e- zine is for the attention of the NCHD's enrolled in the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme only. If you do not re-enrol in the next academic year, you will not receive this fortnightly communication.

Please note NCHDs enrolled on the CPD Support Scheme with RCSI are eligible to apply for one-year free subscription on the brand-new Affiliate Membership of RCSI. Please click here to claim your one-year free subscription.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/surgery/membership/affiliate-members

Develop an in-depth understanding of error and risk to improve the safety and quality of care in healthcare work systems

Are you looking for a flexible MSc option to enhance your knowledge of the science behind Human Factors in Patient Safety?

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety starting in September 2022. This programme supports candidates who wish to become experts in delivering patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in acute hospitals.

Scholars on this programme attend online interactive sessions and workshops 1 day per month. The rest of the multi-disciplinary programme including didactic teaching, discussion boards, reading, and resources are offered online and scholars can access it in their own time.

• Programme Brochure – September 2022
• Programme Provisional Timetable – September 2022

All applications are assessed on a rolling basis and places offered accordingly (offers may be made subject to meeting all application criteria at a later time).

• Start your application (Please note candidates can start their application now and complete their application at a later time before the closing date)

The Human Factors team at Surgical Affairs would be delighted to hear further from you at MScHumanFactorsPS@rcsi.ie if you should have any queries or questions. Candidates can submit their queries here.

Best wishes,

Surgical Affairs, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Elevate your medical foundations to deliver the highest quality of patient care

The Professionalism in 21^st Century Medical Practice course is fully-online and aimed at all registered medical doctors in all specialties. This flexible course has been built to suit the busy schedules of medical doctors and is delivered in a digital format through our online teaching platform.

There are 12 online modules in total (60 CPD credits) covering different aspects of medical professionalism, with each module worth 5 CPD credits. Candidates enrolled on this course can take the modules in any order and at your own pace.

Modules include:

Interested medical doctors can register here. For any queries, please email cpdss@rcsi.com

Handover Course:  https://msurgery.ie/course/handover-course/

This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover. The course demonstrates how good communication skills can achieve continuity and safety of patient care during handover. The application of ISBAR3 is examined in a variety of clinical settings using video analysis of everyday handover situations.

CPD Points

The course is recognized for 3 CPD points.

Video Consultation Course:  https://msurgery.ie/course/video-consultation-course/

Many healthcare staff are now carrying out consultations using video calls. This is often a type of consultation that staff have not encountered prior to COVID-19 and can be an area of anxiety. Building on the previous course on telephone consultations, this course shows you how to apply the core skills of the Calgory-Cambridge Guide to video consultations provides a structured and patient-centered approach.