Dear Doctor,

Thank you for enrolling into our Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme for 2021-2022.

We are committed to supporting you at all stages of your career and providing courses which are designed to meet your needs.

As you have been so prompt and enrolled into our scheme by now, we are pleased to announce that you have exclusive access to our September 2021 courses. Please find details of these courses below:

 

Date

Course Title

Type

Course Overview

CPD Points

Registration

3 September 2021

Basic Laparoscopy

Classroom

This 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

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13 September 2021

General PC Skills, Internet, and Email

Interactive learning

This foundation course is designed to give participants new to using PCs and/or considering further IT (Information Technology) or applications training a basic understanding of computing, the terms and language being used and how to carry out common tasks on a Windows PC

6

Register here

14 September 2021 and 28 September 2021

Medical Leadership Certificate Day 1

Interactive learning


The dynamic nature of healthcare and the ongoing development of healthcare systems highlight the importance of medical doctors as leaders who can embody a wide range of leadership competencies and capabilities.

7

Register here

14 September 2021

Train the Trainer for Clinical Educators

Classroom

The day will focus on feedback skills to allow you to improve your teaching and training in both 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

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16 September 2021

Minor Operations and Suturing Techniques

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, wound closure, and minor operative techniques.

7.5

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24 September 2021

Resuscitation Simulation

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

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28 September 2021

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

Register here

 

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable your book your place as early as possible.

Our full list of course offerings for 2021/2022 will be launched later in the month.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie

 

Best wishes,

RCSI CPD Team