We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in the coming weeks.
We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in the coming weeks. Places are very limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
This course will give the attendee the opportunity to have a two-way discussion on the up-to-date laparoscopic operative management in topics such as laparoscopic hepatobiliary, gastric and small bowel surgery under the guidance of experienced laparoscopic consultant surgeons.
If a course is FULL – it is recommended to apply for the waiting list. Please note, If you are on the waiting list for a course, we cannot guarantee a place and we would encourage you to use your remaining CPD credit allowance for other available courses before the end of the academic year to ensure you meet your PCS requirements.
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
We know from research that 70% of all the important decisions affecting a patient's life involve a laboratory or pathology test. Applied pathology and the principles underlying system-specific pathology underpin most areas of clinical practice and are core areas of knowledge for Membership and Fellowship examination across all postgraduate medical training bodies in Ireland and Internationally.
We know from research that 70% of all the important decisions affecting a patient's life involve a laboratory or pathology test. Applied pathology and the principles underlying system-specific pathology underpin most areas of clinical practice and are core areas of knowledge for Membership and Fellowship examination across all postgraduate medical training bodies in Ireland and Internationally.
RCSI in partnership with the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine https://acslm.ie/have developed a CPD/CME programme to maintain and develop their competence in this critical area of clinical practice.
The ACSLM is theprofessional body representing over 3000 medical scientists in Ireland. Medical science is a regulated and state-registered profession.
This partnership with RCSI Surgical Affairs aligns with the ACSLM’s vision, which is “To support excellence in clinical science and laboratory medicine, and in doing so, enhance patient outcomes”.
Laboratory medicine is a clinical service and the clinical sciences that underpin laboratory medicine are; Cellular Pathology (Histopathology), Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, POCT, Transfusion and Transplantation Science and Virology. Medical scientists are at the forefront not only in the provision of these services but in the management and delivery of the services.
With the ACSLM, RCSI are developing a comprehensive programme of short online courses (2 CPD credits each) covering 25 areas of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Today together we are launching the first seven courses in this series which cover the following areas:
Cancer Diagnostics
Surgical Microbiology
Blood Transfusion
Coagulation
Surgical Immunology
Heart Failure Assessment in the Emergency Department
Near Patient Testing (NPT)basic and applied pathology
These courses are open to all Healthcare Professionals and are funded for NCHDs through the HSE’s CPDSS and TSS schemes.
For more details and to register for these asynchronous self-directed courses
We continually work to add more self-paced courses that you can complete easily at a time that suits you.
We continually work to add more self-paced courses that you can complete easily at a time that suits you. Please see our list of these courses below:
Course Title
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
Safe Clinical Handovers
Quality healthcare requires clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals, teams, and patients. In this course, we will focus on one particular area of healthcare communication: clinical handovers.This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultation
Video and telephone consultations in healthcare are not new, but the COVID-19 crisis forced many clinicians to rapidly take up these kinds of consultations as a feasible alternative to face-to-face consultations. This is often a type of consultation that staff has not encountered before. Applying the Calgary-Cambridge guide to video and telephone calls provides a structured and safe approach to this virtual format.
The course is presented as a series of recorded one-hour modules.Each module, involving a separate specialty theme, will involve case-based discussions with a variety of guest speakers. Slides covering the content are provided, and a short series of MCQs based on the content covered is completed to complete the module.
This new online course uses a case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine physicians. This online platform allows candidates to access the recorded content on demand, with the facility to repeat more challenging modules as desired. Candidates are required to complete a quiz at the beginning and end of the course.
Quality healthcare requires clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals, teams, and patients. In this course, we will focus on one particular area of healthcare communication: clinical handovers.
Delivery: Part time
CPD Credits: 1.5
Location: Online via Moodle
Quality healthcare requires clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals, teams, and patients. In this course, we will focus on one particular area of healthcare communication: clinical handovers.
This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
The course demonstrates how good communication skills can achieve continuity and safety of patient care during handover. The application of ISBAR3 is examined in a variety of clinical settings using video analysis of everyday handover situations.
Through a series of learning videos, you will learn about the value of healthcare teams, challenges to effective handovers, and how processes for managing clinical handovers can be improved.
You will also view two scenarios that highlight key skills and structures used in clinical handovers. You will watch both good and bad versions of each handover as well as a debrief in which key points will be reviewed.
Following the learning content, you will then complete a short multiple choice quiz. Once you have achieved a passing score in the quiz, you can download your CPD certificate.
Learning outcomes
Learn good communication skills for creating a respectful workplace culture
Consider how to provide comprehensive, timely, safe and effective communication
The Intercollegiate Surgical Education Committee is proud to launch the Intercollegiate Surgical Education Committee for SAS, LED and Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (ISECSN) and its website, dedicated to providing vital support and resources for SAS doctors and related grades.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Intercollegiate Surgical Education Committee for SAS, LED and Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (ISECSN) and its website, dedicated to providing vital support and resources for SAS doctors and related grades.
As healthcare professionals, we know the critical role that SAS doctors play in delivering high-quality patient care. However, we also understand that career progression and educational development can be challenging for SAS and related grades.
That's why we formed the ISECSN, providing a unified voice, advocating for support and progress in education and career progression. We are proud to launch our website, which provides a central hub for information, resources, and support to help SAS doctors and related grades enhance their skills and progress in their careers.
Visit the ISECSN websitetoday to access key resources and support, including mentorship training, educational provision, and CESR process guidance. We encourage you to take advantage of the valuable resources available on the website.
We are delighted to announce that we are providing surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook.
We are delighted to announce that we are providing surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook.
This service is available free of charge to Surgical NCHDs registered on our CPD Support Scheme. It is completely voluntary for you to use this, but this logbook has been specifically designed by RCSI to support those who wish to build their surgical careers. It is part of our commitment to support all who work in the provision of surgical care to patients in Ireland.
Access to the RCSI Logbook will provide an opportunity for those in non-training places to use the same electronic logbook as is being used by trainees in our core and higher surgical training programmes. Our logbook is familiar to all our consultant trainers and supervisors which gives us the opportunity to have our logbook records validated. Your data will be stored securely by RCSI, backed up, and protected against loss
Our dedicated team will happily provide support via our email nchdlogbook@rcsi.com
We hope you will avail of the logbook and enjoy an Irish focused, easy to use, mobile first secure experience.
Finally, it is mandatory to hold an active RCSI email account (@rcsi.com) or a Google email account (@gmail.com) to successfully register for the RCSI Logbook. Please sign hereto request access to the RCSI Logbook.
Please be aware that the Training Support Scheme, managed by HSE, has increased the funding for non-consultant health doctors working full-time by €500 increasing from €1,250 to €1,750
Please be aware that the Training Support Scheme, managed by HSE, has increased the funding for non-consultant health doctors working full-time by €500 increasing from €1,250 to €1,750
Grade
Old
New (2023)
Intern
€750
€1250
SHOs and Registrars
€1250
€1750
SPRs/GP Registrars/Psychiatry SRs on a training scheme
€2000
€2500
CPD Support Scheme courses are accredited for TSS reimbursement (subject to approval). For more information, please click here to download the guidance document recently released by the HSE.
*TSS funding is provided on a “training year” basis. The definition of a “training year” is the second Monday in July until the second Monday in July of the following year.
We wish to remind you that you have now access to the Professionalism in 21st Century as part of your CPD_SS enrolment. Access details were sent via email. Please let us know if you have any issues accessing it.
We wish to remind you that you have now access to the Professionalism in 21st Century online course as part of your CPD_SS enrolment. Access details were sent via email. Please email us with the details below if you have any issues accessing it.
Elevate your medical foundations to deliver the highest quality of patient care
The Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice course is fully-online and aimed at all registered medical doctors in all specialties. This flexible course has been built to suit the busy schedules of medical doctors and is delivered in a digital format through our online teaching platform.
There are 12 online modules in total (60 CPD credits) covering different aspects of medical professionalism, with each module worth 5 CPD credits. Candidates enrolled on this course can take the modules in any order and at your own pace.
RCSI is pleased to announce that NCHDs enrolled on our CPD Support Scheme 2022/23 have been provided FREE access to our Affiliate Membership subscription.
RCSI are delighted to inform you as part of your enrolment to the Continuous Professional Development Programme (CPD) you are entitled to free access to Affiliate Membership of RCSI for the remainder of 2022/23 subscription year and the 2023/24 subscription year, worth €25 per year. You are now an RCSI Affiliate Member until 1 May 2024.
RCSI Affiliate Membership provides you with exclusive access to a range of ‘member-only’ services aimed at supporting and supplementing your personal, practical, academic and professional development, and supports your overall career progression by becoming part of an international network of over 10,000 surgeons and aspiring surgeons.
RCSI through our Fellows and Members Office and Department of Surgical Affairs is here to support our international network of Surgeons and aspiring surgeons. This year, our Fellows and Members Office launched our new RCSI Affiliate Member Portal which will expand your knowledge of the surgical profession, help you stay engaged in what’s happening in the field of surgery by providing access to RCSI communications channels, surgical publications and resources and global networking opportunities.
For more information on accessing the benefits now available to you, please visit the Affiliate Member Portal HERE or email the Fellows and Members Office at fellows@rcsi.ie.
This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover. The course demonstrates how good communication skills can achieve continuity and safety of patient care during handover. The application of ISBAR3 is examined in a variety of clinical settings using video analysis of everyday handover situations.
Many healthcare staff are now carrying out consultations using video calls. This is often a type of consultation that staff have not encountered prior to COVID-19 and can be an area of anxiety. Building on the previous course on telephone consultations, this course shows you how to apply the core skills of the Calgory-Cambridge Guide to video consultations provides a structured and patient-centered approach.
The Master of Surgery (MCh) by module is the first in Ireland to incorporate a taught component in addition to the research dissertation.
Click here to read about what our past students had to say.
Available over one year on a full-time basis or two years part-time, programme modules are designed to equip you with a versatile skill set that will help you better meet the demands of higher surgical training. The programme greatly benefits medical graduates planning a surgical career in obtaining a higher degree in surgery.
The MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice presents a unique opportunity to clinicians looking to develop their key skills and expertise in the field of advanced clinical practice.
The MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice presents a unique opportunity to clinicians looking to develop their key skills and expertise in the field of advanced clinical practice. The overall aim of the programme is to develop clinicians in preparing for the professional challenges that will arise within modern day clinical practice.
RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Bon Secours Health System (Lead Sponsor) and Medical Protection Society are delighted to announce the date for our annual conference: Professionalism: The Cost of Caring
RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Bon Secours Health System (Lead Sponsor) and Medical Protection Society are delighted to announce the date for our annual conference:
Professionalism : The Cost of Caring
Join us on the 28th April 2023 for a day of exciting talks & presentations.
This year we are delighted to host a hybrid (online and in person) event which gives you the opportunity to participate and engage with our conference, no matter where you are in the world.
The event focuses on Medical Professionalism and promises to be a great day of exciting talks and presentations from an international panel of speakers from Canada, USA, Australia, UK, UAE and Ireland! We will be joined by colleagues such as Johanna Westbrook from University of Sydney, Colin West from the Mayo Clinic and Yvonne Steinert from McGill, Dr Henry Marsh of "Do No Harm" fame, amongst many others.
In collaboration between The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE), we bring you the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) Women in Leadership Conference.
In collaboration between The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE), we bring you the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) Women in Leadership Conference.
Taking place on 27-28 April 2023, the event will bring expert speakers from across healthcare, financial services and government, to discuss how we can enhance opportunities for women in leadership, tackling the issues faced such as the gender pay gap, and how to widen participation in order to drive continued growth and diversity for those looking to break into leadership and management positions.
Key speakers confirmed for the conference include Dame Sally Davies, Former CMO and Chief Scientific Adviser, Dame Anne Richards, Chief Investment Officer, Fidelity International and Nadine Heggie, Vice President, Media Sales & Brand Partnerships, National Geographic at The Walt Disney Company.
Opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation are available. Click here to view the full programme and secure your place today.
