Procedural Sedation and Analgesia - CORK 

Classroom 

This blended learning course will instruct participants on the safe and effective sedation of patients in the emergency department. A one-hour, online pre-course module must be completed prior to attending the in-person session 

8 

Advanced 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 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

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 

Basic Endoscopy Skills 

Classroom  

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. 

7.5 

Paediatric Life Support (PLS) - Ballinasloe 

Classroom 

The Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to recognise, treat and stabilise children facing life-threatening emergencies. 

10 

The Coroner Service in Ireland – What Hospital Doctors Need to Know 

Interactive Learning 

This presentation is designed to help hospital doctors gain an understanding of the Coroner Service in Ireland, including how they themselves may become involved with the Service. 

1 

Basic Laparoscopy Skills 

Classroom  

This is a 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 

Core Competencies in Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Classroom  

This course is designed for surgical NCHDs early in their careers who want hands-on experience with the basic principles of cardiothoracic surgery. 

7.5 

Core Competencies in Vascular Surgery 

Classroom  

This course is designed to equip surgical NCHDs beginning a career in vascular surgery with essential entry-level knowledge and practical skills. Participants will learn fundamental open and endovascular techniques, including the treatment of superficial venous disease and standard vascular operative exposure techniques. 

7.5 

Accredited Certificate in Simulation-based Training in Human Factors in Patient Safety 

Classroom  

This course consists of three components: two hours of online pre-course learning, followed by two classroom-based training days of seven hours each. Each training day focuses on a distinct theme and begins with an introductory lecture, followed by a series of practical and interactive workshops designed to explore and develop the key theme in greater depth. 

14 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

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 

Financial Wellbeing, Spending, Borrowing and Your Credit Profile 

Classroom  

This session introduces financial wellbeing & why it is so important. It will also go through how to create a spending plan using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, how to save successfully and borrow using the right resources. Also discussed will be the various types of credit and your credit profile. 

1 

RCSI Certificate in Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice 

Interactive Learning 

This three-day online course will support the development of a professional identity as a clinical educator to enable candidates to improve their teaching and assessing skills in the clinical and classroom environments. 

18 

Core Competencies in Urology Skills 

Classroom 

This multi-faceted course addresses scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric conditions. Using animal models, virtual reality simulators, and bench models, participants will learn how to repair hydroceles, remove stones from the ureter, insert J stents, and perform circumcisions and TURPs. 

7.5