Upcoming CPD Courses
 

We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in the coming weeks. Places are very limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.

 

 
 

Date

Course Title

Type

Course Overview

CPD Points

Registration

19 January 2023

Intermediate Endoscopy Polypectomy Workshop

 

5 places left

 

Classroom

This endoscopy course will concentrate on more complex gastrointestinal presentations of lower GI patients, particularly lesion diagnosis and advanced excision methods. With the help of virtual reality simulation and bench models, colonoscopies and associated minor endoscopic procedures to remove polyps will be practiced.

7.5

Register here

27 January 2023

Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course

 

7 places left

Classroom

EASC curriculum focuses on the acute abdomen, in a multidisciplinary shared learning approach. It will enhance your ability on duty as a surgeon, gastroenterologist, or radiologist; either as a trainee or a specialist.

6

 

Register here

 

February 2023 – April 2023

Quality Improvement Leadership Certificate

 

2 places left

Classroom

This three-day programme provides a high-level overview of how multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting can deliver quantifiable and sustained improvement in their service delivery. Our programmes focus on developing robust processes, enabling better patient flow while supporting the clinical team's effectiveness.

21

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February 2023 – April 2023

RCSI Accredited Certificate in Medical Leadership in Practice

Interactive learning

This three-day programme will be delivered in partnership with the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management, Ireland's only third-level institution dedicated exclusively to developing the leadership, management, and educational capacity of doctors, surgeons, and health professionals. 

21

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1 February 2023

The Law on Consent and Capacity

 

2 places left

Interactive Learning

An intensive half day training programme, which examines the current law in relation to consent and capacity in Ireland and reviews recent cases before the superior courts.

 

3

Register here

 

1 February 2023

The Essential Guide to a Coroner’s Inquest

 

6 places left

Interactive Learning

This course will assist doctors who attend inquests to understand the functions, powers and duties of the Coroner and the scope of the inquest. A lawyer will guide delegates on effective statement-writing, preparation and presentation of oral evidence at an inquest.

3

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3 February 2023

Charter Day/Millin Meeting

 

7 places left

Classroom

Charter Day is the Annual Commemoration of the granting of our Charter by King George III in 1784. The Charter event provides a unique opportunity for RCSI Fellows & Members along with their international colleagues to network and debate many aspects of the surgical profession.

6

Register here

 

7 February 2023

MS Excel – Advanced Functions for Doctors

 

2 places left

Classroom

This course has been developed as a follow-on to the Excel – Introduction course, with a specific focus on introducing you to the more advanced features of the application.

7.5

Register here

 

7 February 2023

Advanced Endoscopy/Laparoscopy: Upper GI Emergency Management

 

1 places left

Classroom

In this course, experts will focus on the management of a perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches. Practical’s 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.

7.5

Register here

 

8 February 2023

Clinical training programme for interested researchers The National Quality Assurance & Improvement System (NQAIS)

 

5 places left

Interactive Learning

This training programme will enable participants to use the NQAIS Clinical system to extract data on each patient discharged from an acute hospital for the past five years.

2

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9 February 2023 and 14 February 2023

Clinical Audit

 

2 places left

Interactive Learning

The objective 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.

6

Register here

 

21 February 2023

Basic Laparoscopy Skills

 

6 places left

Classroom

In this course you receive expert formative feedback while practicing your skills on bespoke low- and high- fidelity models. Expert laparoscopic consultants will also guide you through performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an animal liver-gallbladder model.

7.5

Register here

 

23 February 2023

Active Bystander Intervention Training

 

2 places left

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

Register here

 

24 February 2023

Resuscitation Simulation

 

4 places left

Classroom

Medical and Trauma Adult resuscitation scenarios in a simulated setting. Participants will be able to understand and apply a systematic approach to the critically unwell patient in the resuscitation room. The day will include simulation scenarios in-group scenarios with effective feedback to enhance learning 

7.5

Register here

 

28 February 2023

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Workshop

 

4 places left

Classroom

The course will start with basic vascularanastomosis techniques using synthetic and animal models. Other vascular techniques such as lower limb vein harvesting and open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair will be performed on part-task trainers and endovascular VR simulators. Chest drain insertion and the principles of sternotomy will be demonstrated and practiced. The placement of ports and the scope for thoracoscopy (VATS) will be demonstrated.

7.5

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7 March 2023

MS Word – Document Management for Doctors

 

6 places left

Classroom

This course has been developed as a follow-on course to MS Word – An Introduction, with the objective of moving participants on to the next level of use of the application through a better understanding of overall document management.

7.5

Register here

 

7 March 2023

Mental Health Emergencies

 

4 places left

Classroom

This course introduces a structured approach to acute psychiatric emergencies for patients presenting to hospital in an acute crisis. It outlines the practical, ethical and legal issues relevant in managing such scenarios in Ireland.

7.5

Register here

 

8 March 2023

Active Bystander Intervention Training

 

2 places left

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

Register here

 

9 March 2023

Interview Skills and CV Development for Doctors 

 

9 places left

Classroom

This course will aid you in developing 

your curriculum vitae so that your previous 

experience and attributes will stand out. 

The course also explores the optimum 

ways you can win over the interview 

panel at that all-important interview. 

Part A concentrates on the Curriculum 

Development, Part B concentrates on 

interview skills. 

 

6

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9 March 2023

Minor Operations Workshop

 

9 places left

Classroom

You will master your knot tying and suturing skills from first principles. Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on local anesthetic application, your instrument handling, tissue manipulation, and minor operative techniques. You will also perform minor operating procedures such as excision of a lesion, abscess drainage, sebaceous cyst and lipoma excision and ingrown toenail management. The principles of skin grafting and simple local flap design will be demonstrated.

7.5

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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

Best Wishes,

RCSI CPD Team

 
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