Certificate in Professional Education - Structured Education Programme for Surgical NCHD’s
 

The purpose of this Certificate is to develop a structure for non-training scheme surgical doctors who wish to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge, while also supporting, Career Development and Professional needs. 

 

To improve patient care by ensuring that non training scheme doctors delivering surgical care in our hospitals can demonstrate that they have achieved an appropriate level of surgical skill and competency across the domains of practice in both technical and non-technical skills that this has been assessed, supported and validated by the RCSI in a structured format. 

 

This certificate will focus on providing opportunities for doctors to advance their skills, both technical and non-technical, the aim of which is to improve motivation, clinical skills and ultimately enhance patient care.  This one-year certificate is open to those working in Surgical posts in Ireland.   

 

The educational content of this certificate is comprehensive and will be delivered by a blended approach with some elements online, and in person.   

 

The contents of the education programme will be delivered through five modules:  

  1. Core Knowledge & Clinical Judgement 

  1. Clinical Skills 

  1. Technical Skills  

  1. Non-Technical Skills 

  1. Professional Behaviour & Patient Safety  

 

CORE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

 

Nomination will be sought from Consultant Surgeons in Model 3 & 4 hospitals: 

 

The prerequisite is: 

  • applicable to Surgical Candidates only 

  • SHO Level 

  • NCHDs must not have completed their MRCS exam 

 

The Programme has an enrolment fee of €2,240 subject to funding this between CPD Support Scheme (€990) and HSE Training Support Scheme (€1,250) 

 

Applications can be submitted via our enrolment form 

 

Please email adinaorac@rcsi.com for more information regarding this certificate.  
 
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