We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in September and October 2022.
We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in September and October 2022. Places are very limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
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Course Title
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Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
September -December 2022
RCSI Accredited Medical Leadership in Practice Certificate
Interactive learning
This three-day programme will be delivered in partnership with the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management, Ireland's only third level institution dedicated exclusively to developing the leadership, management and educational capacity of doctors, surgeons, and health professionals
RCSI Accredited Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate
5 places left
Classroom
This new three-day course provides a practical hands-on overview for clinicians seeking to adapt their skills for managing patients in pre-hospital environments e.g. mass gathering medicine, ambulance activity and mountain rescue.
This course will help you master your knot tying and suturing skills from first principles. Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on minor operative techniques.
This course is designed for complete beginners to and/or very new users of Microsoft Excel. It will provide you with the essential fundamental knowledge required to begin using the Excel spreadsheet application to both work with existing and create and save new Excel files.
Advanced Endoscopy/Laparoscopy: Upper GI Emergency Management
6 places left
Classroom
This interactive workshop will discuss the management of the unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds. The course will concentrate on the management of a bleeding and perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches.
This training session aims to empowers the RCSI community to challenge poor behaviours which have become normalised and bring change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behaviour.
This is a blended learning educational session for any doctors involved in providing procedural sedation. A 3 hour pre-course on line module prior to attending the course. The course will provide participants with the ability to provide safe and effective sedation to patients in the ED
This endoscopy workshop will introduce endoscopic techniques, sedation, bowel preparation and diagnostic recognition of pathology. The practical session will use both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers to practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies.
Joint management and collaboration of the ICU intensivist and the surgeon is vital for the post-operative patient. The course will look at patient monitoring, diagnostic decision-making and treatment options for surgical patients in the ICU.
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.
The day will focus 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.
An intense FRCS Basic Revision course aimed at covering key topics and conditions that are commonly encountered in the viva and clinical examination FRCS Basic SC. Sections of the FRCS (TR & Orth) exam.
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
If a course is FULL – it is recommended applying for the waiting list. Often doctors withdrawn 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
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.
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:
Core Knowledge & Clinical Judgement
Clinical Skills
Technical Skills
Non-Technical Skills
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 €2,490 subject to funding this between CPD Support Scheme (€990.00) and HSE Training Support Scheme (€1,250)
Enrolment is open until 30th September 2022. Let your colleagues know CPD_SS enrolees are availing of three full day courses free of charge. Further details can be found on ourwebsite and forms can be submitted here.
Share the news with your colleagues – Enrolment is open until 30th September 2022
Enrolment is open until 30th September 2022. Let your colleagues know CPD_SS enrolees are availing of three full day courses free of charge. Further details can be found on ourwebsite and forms can be submitted here.
Launch of a new education platform for NCHDs which includes over 110 courses.
To streamline the process of booking courses for NCHD’s, the new CPD hub will give enrolled NCHDs full access and visibility over all courses booked and attended. It will allow full automation of all course bookings, including reminders, issuance of certificates of attendance, and follow up emails. The CPD_SS enrolees will be issued with a unique voucher code that will cover the cost of three full days or maximum 20 CPD credits
We have supplemented the classroom course last year with the Medical Emergencies online course. This can be booked with your unique voucher code.
We have supplemented the classroom course last year with the Medical Emergencies online course. This can be booked with your unique voucher code.
Course Title
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
Medical Emergencies
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 are completed to complete the module.
This year we are planning to bring you additional self – paced courses with one of them launching soon.
Course Title
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
Launching soon
ECG for Emergency Medicine doctor
This new on-line course uses case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine physicians. This on-line platform allows for 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.
Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Among other topics the new online course will be covering Cancer Diagnostics, Blood Transfusion, Surgical Immunology and Heart Failure Assessment in the Emergency Department
The course consists of a serious of PowerPoint presentations, which can be watched at your own time. Each module consists of sub-modules which together will give specific information about the various steps of the development and running of a clinical trial. The contents of the sub-modules build on each other; therefore, consecutive listening is necessary.
As part of our suite of resources, RCSI hosts a regular, 40-minute webinar series which aims to update surgical teams on the latest developments and what it means for them. These webinars are free to attend.
As part of our suite of resources, RCSI hosts a regular, 40-minute webinar series which aims to update surgical teams on the latest developments and what it means for them. These webinars are free to attend.
21 September 2022
6pm – 7pm
Modern Advances in the Management of Colorectal Cancer
Bringing together a community of human factors in patient safety advocates across Ireland and abroad, the annual Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference will offer the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from human factors experts.
The conference will include contributions from:
Martin Bromiley OBE, Founder of Clinical Human Factors Group UK – Listening Down to Develop your Safety Behaviours
Mr Peter Duffy, Consultant Urologist – Whistle in the Wind: A Personal Exploration of the Consequences of Whistleblowing in Healthcare
Professor Eva Doherty (Chair), Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety – The Irish Context, panel discussion
Healthcare professionals can register for this event by clicking here.
RCSI and Operation Childlife have announced a new Fellowship aimed at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions.
RCSI and Operation Childlife have announced a new Fellowship aimed at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions.
Launching in 2023, the Operation Childlife Travel Fellowship will provide surgical trainees and medical professionals with important clinical experience within international regions while providing surgical and/or clinical healthcare to children in developing countries.
The successful surgical trainee/medical professional will join the Opens in new windowOperation Childlife healthcare team, led by Irish-based hospital consultants, doctors and nurses who plan and deliver two-week programmes of care, in Vietnam, Tanzania, Mongolia or Jordan. The successful candidate will receive up to €3,000 financial support towards travel and accommodation costs associated with the placement.
Applicants must submit both a completed application form and a copy of their curriculum vitae to Caroline McGuinness, Associate Director of Postgraduate Training, RCSI Surgery. The deadline for applications is Monday, 7 November 2022.
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The National Clinical Programmes for Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, have reviewed and updated the HSE Policy & Procedure for Safe Surgery 2013.
The National Clinical Programmes for Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, have reviewed and updated the HSE Policy & Procedure for Safe Surgery 2013. This event launch will be held in person on Thursday, 15 September 2022 from 5pm to 6pm in the Albert Theatre in RCSI Dublin, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
Claim your free one-year Affiliate Membership of RCSI today!
Please note NCHDs enrolled on the CPD Support Scheme with RCSI are eligible to apply for one-year free subscription on the brand-new Affiliate Membership of RCSI. Please click hereto claim your one-year free subscription.
Applications for the next MRCS Part A examination in January 2023 are now open and will close on 21 October 2022.
Applications for the next MRCS Part A examination in January 2023 are now open and will close on 21 October 2022.
Candidates sitting MRCS Part A with RCSI will receive free access to our full suite of Affiliate Membership resources and supports which is dedicated to helping you prepare for the MRCS Part A examination. Candidates will also receive a complementary 20% discount on PasTest MRCS Part A resources.
New guidelines published on adrenal surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) emphasise the importance of collaboration amongst clinicians involved in kidney surgery in Ireland.
New guidelines published on adrenal surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) emphasise the importance of collaboration amongst clinicians involved in kidney surgery in Ireland.
The guidelines recommend that centres undertaking kidney surgery should offer seamless, timely and expert care within a multidisciplinary team.
They also advise that kidney surgeons should undertake a minimum of six adrenalectomies a year and 12 per year per centre where adrenocortical cancers are being performed.
The guidelines were developed by a Short-Lived Working Group convened by immediate past RCSI President, Professor Ronan O’Connell.
Professor H. Paul Redmond, Chair, RCSI Short Life Working Group (SLWG), said: "These guidelines have been drafted to acknowledge the vital role that multi-disciplinary collaboration plays in kidney surgery in Ireland. There is now a wonderful opportunity for experts in the area to work together with colleagues to attain widespread best practices for optimum patient outcomes in kidney surgery in this country. We would like to thank all our colleagues on the SLWG for their support in preparing these important guidelines."
The guide outlines the best practices in adrenal surgery with a particular focus on endocrine adrenal surgery.
The SLWG observed that within the republic of Ireland, adrenal surgery is undertaken in some high-volume centres and some low-volume centres across the health service.
The group reviewed international literature and guidelines from allied organisations on either side of the Atlantic, including the recently published 2021 UK GIRFT (Get It Right the First Time) report, the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES) consensus statement of 2019 and the Dutch Adrenal Network (DAN) guidelines.
The agreed output is a short document outlining the current service, relevant issues and recommendations for the future.
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.
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.
Modules include:
Relationship with Patients: Care
Maintaining Health & Fitness to Practice
Continuity of Care
Confidentiality
Relationships with Colleagues
Professional Performance
Relationship with Patients: Communication
Patient Safety
Ethical Practice
Relationships with Society
Honesty & Integrity
Teaching & Mentoring
Interested medical doctors can register here. For any queries, please email cpdss@rcsi.com
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.
