Thank you for enrolling into our Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme for 2024-2025. We are committed to supporting you at all stages of your career and providing courses which are designed to meet your needs.
Our CPD courses can be booked through our website. You can view and manage your bookings through the RCSI CPD Hub. You must set up and activate your RCSI CPD Hub account in order to book RCSI CPD Courses.
When booking one of our CPD courses, remember to enter your unique personal CPD voucher code. This voucher code is in the CPD Enrolment confirmation email. Please refer to our FAQs for steps on how to apply your voucher at checkout.
As you have been so prompt and have enrolled into our scheme, we are pleased to announce that you have exclusive access to our September 2024 courses. Please find details of these courses below:
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Date
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Course Title
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Type
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Course Overview
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CPD Points
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Registration
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10 September 2024
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Train the Trainer
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Classroom
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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.
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6
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Register here
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12 September 2024
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Minor operations workshop
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Classroom
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This course will help you master your knot tying and suturing skills from first principles. Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on minor operative techniques.
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7.5
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Register here
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17 September 2024
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Major Trauma
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Classroom
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This practical course allows participants to enhance their skills in the initial management of the severely injured trauma patient. The course includes an update on American College of Surgeons Trauma Committee guidelines for Major Trauma Management. A variety of skills stations cover essential procedures in
major trauma. A series of interactive workshops cover more specialised principles, including triage for a Major incident.
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7.5
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Register here
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17 September 2024
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Basic Endoscopy
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Classroom
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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.
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7.5
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18 September 2024
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Basic Level 1 Emergency Ultrasound
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Classroom
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A practical course in the use of bedside ultrasound in the critically unwell patients. This course gives you an introduction to Emergency Ultrasound at Level 1 standard.
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7.5
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Register here
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On top of the regular CPD_SS courses we have in September, we would like to make you aware of 2 additional events we organise for Emergency Medicine NCHD’s:
Exam - MRCEM SBA
Date: 16th August 2024
Time: 08:00 – 13:00
Price: €25.00
Suitable for Emergency Medicine SHO’s and Registrars
Register here
Exam - FRCEM SBA
Date:13th September 2024
Time: 08:00 – 13:00
Price: €25.00
Suitable for Emergency Medicine Registrar
Register here
Please note that these events cannot be booked with your CPDSS voucher. We can only accept credit card payments as method of payment.
This online comprehensive prep features a single full mock exam paper for 2 hours, designed to simulate actual exam conditions, followed by a detailed feedback session led by experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants.
For the first time, we are extending this formal preparation course to Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) who are not on a formal training scheme. This initiative aims to support aspiring emergency physicians in Ireland, helping them excel in their careers and improve patient care.
By participating in this course, you can:
- Prepare thoroughly for the actual MRCEM SBA exam.
- Receive valuable feedback from seasoned EM Consultants.
- Save on the costs and inconvenience of traveling to the UK for similar courses.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to advance your career in Emergency Medicine. Secure your spot today!
Call for abstracts - PAK TRAUMCON 2024 September 2024
Please download the PDF for more information
To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book your place as early as possible.
Our full list of course offerings for 2024/2025 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
