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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 in the 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 

25 March 2026 

 

Emergency ENT Skills 

2 places left 

Classroom 

This course has been designed and will be facilitated by experienced ENT consultants for general surgeons. Emphasis will be placed on the management of ENT emergencies such as epistaxis, emergency airway obstruction and the management of a post-tonsillectomy bleed. 

7.5 

Register here 

Day 1 - 25 March   

Day 2 - 29 April  

Trauma 360 - Simulation for Survival Certificate 

3 places left 

Classroom 

This bespoke two-day certificate is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with a structured and standardised approach to the reception and management of major trauma. 

15 

Register here 

10 April 2026 

Fracture Fixation 

7 places left 

Classroom 

This bone fracture fixation course concentrates on the management of fractures that need more than a cast for stability. 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. 

7.5 

Register here 

13 April 2026 

Introduction to Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice 

6 places left 

Classroom 

This course is relevant to Principal Investigators, medical team members, research nurses/midwives, monitors and research site personnel who have not undertaken GCP training within the previous 2 years. Content is based on ICH E6 (R2) 2016 and includes the key requirements of the Clinical Trial Regulations (536/2014) and national legislation. 

6 

Register here 

15 April 2026 

Paediatric Emergencies 

7 places left 

Classroom 

Through hands-on practice and assessment, participants will develop and refine vital technical skills while also exploring human factors that contribute to safe and effective paediatric care. PLS provides a comprehensive framework for managing seriously ill or injured children, ensuring a high standard of tailored care in critical situations. 

10 

Register here 

16 April 2026 

Resuscitation Simulation 

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 

17 April 2026 

Geriatric Emergency Medicine Day 

1 place left 

Classroom 

The course is delivered as a series of small group interactive workshops delivered by a combination of consultants in Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Emergency Medicine. The course introduces participants to the key concepts involved in delivering high quality emergency care for the older adult, and is based on the concepts outlined in the British Geriatric Society’s ‘Silver Book II’. 

7.5 

Register here 

18 April 2026 

 

Paediatric Life Support (PLS) 

10 places left 

Classroom 

Through hands-on practice and assessment, participants will develop and refine vital technical skills while also exploring human factors that contribute to safe and effective paediatric care. PLS provides  a comprehensive framework for managing seriously ill or injured children, ensuring a high standard of tailored care in critical situations. 

10 

Register here 

20 April 2026 

Train the Trainer 

place left 

Classroom 

This course focuses on feedback skills to allow you to improve your teaching and training in both 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 

21 April 2026 

 
Flourishing in the Workplace 

10 places left 

Interactive learning 

This training session aims to introduce participants to the concepts of positive emotions, optimism, meaning and purpose, and growth mindset in a professional and personal environment. This course will introduce the concept of burnout in the medical profession and mechanisms to avoid burnout. The course will also address using a strengths-based approach to workplace flourishing. 

3 

Register here 

22 April 2026 

Essential Surgical Skills 
8 places left 

Classroom 

This course is designed for SHOs in surgery and emergency medicine who are commencing their training pathway. This course will provide attendees with the basic surgical skills which form the basis of most surgical procedures. There will also be an opportunity to further develop these skills and perform some simulated minor procedures 

9.5 

Register here 

23 April 2026 

Social Media for Doctors 

10 places left 

Interactive learning 

Social media brings a new dimension to medicine with applications in medical education, patient education, health services research, clinical trials, and public health campaigns as well as fostering collegiality, professional development, and enhancing institutional branding and promotion. 

3 

Register here 

27 April 2026 

The Fundamentals of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty 

9 places left 

Classroom 

The course will provide registrars working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery the opportunity to improve their understanding of primary hip arthroplasty. The indications, challenges, techniques and potential complications of total hip arthroplasty will be explored. 

7.5 

Register here 

1 May 2026 

Basic Laparoscopy 

8 places left 

Classroom 

This course is perfect for doctors starting their training in laparoscopic surgery. This is a hands-on course in which you receive expert formative feedback while practicing your skills on bespoke low- and high- fidelity models. Expert laparoscopic consultants will also guide you through performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an animal liver-gallbladder model. 

7.5 

Register here 

7 May 2026 

Maternal Code - Obstetrical Emergencies 

7 places left 

Classroom 

This intensive one-day course on managing obstetrical emergencies is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and hands-on skills in high-risk obstetric situations. 

7.5 

Register here 

13 May 2026 

Microsurgery and Traumatic Limb Exploration 

7 places left 

Classroom 

After familiarisation with an operative microscope and the correct use of microvascular instruments, participants will practice their skills on a number of synthetic and animal bench models. Loup glasses will also be used to magnify the view while exploring a simulated wound in an animal limb. 

7.5 

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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