Upcoming Courses
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 inthe 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 

22 October 2024 

Basic Laparoscopy Skills 

3 places left  

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 

Register

here 

 

23 October 2024 

Master Class in Endourology 

9 places left  

Interactive Learning 

 

This online Masterclass in Stone Disease will present the latest in the field of surgical and medical treatment of renal stone disease. Participants will observe semi-live surgeries by expert national and international surgeons. 

4 

Register

here 

 

24 October 2024 

Financial Wellness: Financial Wellbeing, Spending, Borrowing and Your Credit Profile 

5 places left  

Classroom  

This session introduces financial wellbeing and

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 

Register

here 

 

30 October 2024 

11 November 2024 

28 November 2024 

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

2 places left  

Classroom 

This three-day certificate introduces human factors in healthcare. Each day has a separate overall theme, and begins with an overall introductory lecture, followed by a series of practical and interactive workshops developing on the key theme.  

18 

Register

here 

 

4 November 2024 

Basic Skills in Urology 

2 places left  

Classroom 

This multi-faceted course will address scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric conditions. Both animal models, virtual reality simulators and bench models will allow the participant to repair a hydrocele, do a circumcision, remove stones from the ureter, insert J stents and perform a simulated TURP. 

7.5 

Register

here 

 

6 November 2024 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

1 place left  

Interactive Learning  

This training session aims to empower the RCSI community to challenge poor behaviors which have become normalized and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behavior.  

1 

Register

here 

 

15 November 2024 

28th November 2024 

Clinical Audit  

6 places left  

Interactive Learning 

The objectives 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 November 2024 

How to Conduct Clinical Research 

6 places left  

Classroom 

This course will focus on research methodology. The course will help to develop some of the skills required to plan, conduct and disseminate individual research projects. Specific topics will include study design, levels of evidence, defining research questions and obtaining ethical approval.  

6 

Register

here  

22 November 2024 

Intermediate General Surgery 

6 places left  

Classroom 

This programme covers instruction in technical skills to perform fashioning a stoma (ileostomy/colostomy), performing a bowel anastomosis and performing an open inguinal hernia management.

This practical course will use both synthetic and animal simulation to aid learning and practicing skills.  

7.5 

Register

here 

25 November 2024 

Casting Workshop 

4 places left  

Classroom 

This course will concentrate on knowledge in relation to correct cast application and removal for the upper and lower limb, caring for the limb in a cast and preventing associated complications. Correct selection of casts for specific fractures and ligament injuries will be demonstrated and performed.   

7.5 

Register

here  

27 November 2024 

Resuscitation Simulation  

2 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 November 2024 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

3 places left  

Interactive Learning 

 

This training session aims to empower the RCSI community to challenge poor behaviors which have become normalized and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behavior.  

1 

Register

here 

29 November 2024 

Interview skills & CV Development for Doctors 

7 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 optimumways you can win over the interview panel at that all-important interview. 

6 

Register

here 

29 November 2024 

Fracture Fixation 

5 places left  

Classroom 

This bone fracture fixation course will start with classification systems and decision making on the type of fixation of fractures in different scenarios. 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. We will discuss the principles of application of an external fixator. The bone models will be synthetic sawbones and animal legs with fractures for both the upper and lower limb. 

7.5 

Register

here 

11 December 2024 

Basic Laparoscopy 

8 places left  

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 

Register

here 

17 December 2024 

Minor Operations Workshop 

8 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 

Register

here 

17 December 2024 

Train the Trainer 

2 places left  

Classroom 

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

Register

here 

 

If a course is FULLit 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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