Upcoming CPD Courses
 

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 very limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Date 

 
 
 
 
 

Course Title 

 
 
 
 
 

Type 

 
 
 
 
 

Course Overview 

 
 
 
 
 

CPD Points 

 
 
 
 
 

Registration 

 
 
 
 
 

29 November 2023 

 
 
 
 

Resuscitation Simulation 

 

1 place 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 

 

 
 
 
 
 

6 December 2023 

 
 
 
 

Active Bystander Intervention Training 

 

2 places left 

 
 
 
 

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 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 

 
 
 
 
 

13 December 2023 

 
 
 
 

Basic Laparoscopy Skills

 

2 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

 

 
 
 
 
 

8 January 2023 

 
 
 
 

 

 

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 normalised and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behavior. 

 
 
 
 

1 

 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

12 January 2023 

 
 
 
 

 

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, 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 

 

 
 
 
 
 

16 January 2023 

 

 
 
 
 

Clinical Audit Part A 

 

3 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. 

This course is run over two days: 

  • Part A: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 

  • Part B: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 

 

 
 
 
 

6 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

17 January 2023 

 

 
 
 
 

Quantitative study design 

 

10 places left 

 
 
 
 

Classroom 

 
 
 
 

This course is designed to upskill healthcare workers on how to design and bring to a conclusion a quantitative study for research purposes. It focuses on understanding the key principles of quantitative study designs including bias, confounding and causality. 

 
 
 
 

6 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

18 January 2023 

 

 
 
 
 

Basic Endoscopy 

 

1 placeleft 

 

 
 
 
 

Classroom 

 
 
 
 

The practical workshop will use both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers to learn and practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies. In some of the modules tasks such as polypectomy and biopsy will be performed. 

 
 
 
 

7.5 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

19 January 2023 

 

 
 
 
 

Intermediate General Surgery

 

8 places left 

 

 
 
 
 

Classroom 

 
 
 
 

This is a gastrointestinal skills course that concentrates on the operative management of open inguinal hernias, bowel anastomosis and bowel diversion surgery.During the course, you will learn procedures using low and high-fidelity models in our wet lab facility with the constructive feedback of experienced consultants in General and colorectal surgery. 

 
 
 
 

7.5 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

26 January 2023 

 

 
 
 
 

Emergency Abdominal Surgery 

 

6 places left 

 

 
 
 
 

Classroom 

 
 
 
 

This course will enhance your ability on-duty as a surgeon, gastroenterologist or radiologist – either as a trainee or a specialist. The course is endorsed by many societies and regularly updated with the latest advances in emergency surgery care. 

 

 
 
 
 

6 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

30 January 2023 

 
 
 
 

RCSI Certificate in Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice

Day 1 

 

10 places left 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

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. 

This course is run over three days:  
 

Day 1: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 
Day 2: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 
Day 3: Wednesday, 21 February2024 

 
 
 
 

18 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 
 
 
 
 

31 January 2023 

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Quality Improvement Certificate 

 

11 places left 

 

 
 
 
 

Classroom 

 
 
 
 

Suitable for: NCHDs, clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, healthcare managers and anyone involved in change management/continuous improvement 

 

 
 
 
 

21 

 
 
 
 

Register here 

 

 

If a course is FULLit is recommendedto 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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