Upcoming Courses in Surgery and Emergency Medicine Limited spaces available
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
10 February 2026
Fracture Fixation
5 places left
Classroom
This bone fracture fixation course concentrates on the management of fractures that need more than a cast for stability. The practical sessions will range from the application of simple screws and plates to complex fixation of fractures using k-wires, tension band wiring, and intramedullary nailing.
This course is designed for complete beginners and/or very new users of Microsoft Excel. It will provide the participants with the essential fundamental knowledge requires to begin using this spreadsheet application to both work with existing and create and save new Excel files.
Cross-Cultural Competence and Effective Communication Workshop
5 places left
Classroom
The day will focus on fostering cultural agility and exploring key competencies within an Irish context, exploring the Irish culture, values, attitudes and behaviours. Participants will refine nuanced communication skills for diverse social and professional settings. An Emotional Intelligence session will empower participants to apply learned principles in practice and social settings. Through the integrating etiquette principles, this training aims to prevent miscommunication errors, positively impacting professional practice and social interactions.
RCSI Certificate in Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice 3-day Certificate
7 places left
Interactive Learning
This course will enable you to improve your teaching and assessing skills in the clinical and classroom environments. The course consists of a combination of education theory, lesson planning, peer assisted learning through multiple interactive peer group exercises and microteaching skills practice with peer and faculty feedback.
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 course contains all the practical know-how for a general surgeon dealing with a vascular case. There will be an emphasis on safe haemostasis prior to referral or definitive vascular repair where appropriate. Vascular consultants will facilitate this course guiding the participant to tools and procedures to restore blood supply to the limb or tissues with methods such as embolectomy or vascular anastomosis.
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