CPDSS 2018-19

Continuous Professional Development Programme 2018 – 2019

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Contents

Welcome note

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Professional Competence Scheme

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Continuous Professional Development

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Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme Courses September 2018

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October 2018

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November 2018

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December 2018

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January 2019

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February 2019

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March 2019

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April 2019

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RCSI Accredited Certificate in Quality Improvement

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Postgraduates Courses

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Online Courses & Modules – Professionalism in the 21st Century

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Postgraduates Degrees

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RCSI Events

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Contact us

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Welcome

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I want to welcome you to RCSI’s new 2018 / 2019 prospectus for our CPD SS education and training programme. RCSI, as the national training body for surgeons, is committed to supporting surgeons at all stages of their careers and meeting their professional development and training needs. The safety and well being of patients is at the core of all our programmes. We have listened to your feedback on your professional education and training needs. We have also examined the evidence base on the provision of safe and high quality surgical care. We have also worked with the various surgical specialties to understand how RCSI can support specialty specific needs. Our new simulation training Centre on 26 York Street has given us the chance to develop a wider range of training courses across all levels of a surgeons career.

This years prospectus provides over 450 fully accredited CPD credits. The range of topics cover technical and non technical skills and training. A surgeon must not only be skilled technically in operations and procedures but must also understand how they master teamwork and team building, become effective communicators with colleagues and patients, shape culture and behavior, develop coaching and teaching skills and conduct research. We have provided courses, run throughout the year, on a range of topics, delivered by experts in these areas. You can choose and plan a portfolio of education to meet your needs. You can blend technical skills, emergency skills, career planning, human factors, computer skills and research skills into a CPD plan to meet your own needs. I must also point out, that for the first time, we are providing a fully on-line education programme on Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice. This online programme was developed in with support from the HSE NDTP and if all modules are taken it can provide 60 CPD credits.

I am very grateful for the work of the team in Surgical Affairs at RCSI in developing this prospectus. The innovation and organization of Prof Oscar Traynor, Mr Padraig Kelly and Ms Paula Mansell and their teams offers a truly high quality and relevant programme for you.

I also want to acknowledge the support for this programme by the HSE NDTP unit. I hope you find the programme relevant to your needs, I look forward to meeting many of you. I welcome your feedback on the various topics and the programme as a whole. RCSI is proud to be able to support you.

Kieran Ryan Managing Director of Surgical Affairs

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Maintaining your Professional Competence If you hold a Specialist, General or Supervised registration with the Irish Medical Council, you are legally obliged to maintain professional competence by enrolling in a professional competence scheme and meeting the requirements of those schemes.

The PCS year begins on the 1st May and ends on the 30th April.

Doctors are required to obtain 50 CPD credits per year. CPD comprises of relevant categories as follows: External (maintenance of knowledge and skills), Internal (practice evaluation and development), Personal Learning and Research / Teaching activities. Doctors are also required to undertake one practice improvement / clinical audit activity per year to determine gaps in clinical practice and quality improvement needs.

For further information please visit rcsi.ie/about-pcs If you have any questions please contact us at: Tel: + 353 1 402 2743 Email: pcs@rcsi.ie

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Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme Do you want an easy way to obtain 20 FREE external CPD credits? All you need to do is enrol in our Continuous Professional Support Programme. In order to avail of this you must: // Be enrolled in the relevant Professional Competence Scheme applicable to your specialty and area of practice // Hold an NCHD Contract 2010 // Work within the public health service // Be registered on the General Division or Supervised Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council.

The above is not applicable if you are enrolled in an intern training programme under the auspices of an Intern Training Network or a specialist training programme under the auspices of one of the Irish postgraduate training bodies.

If you have reached the credit limit of three classes or 20 CPD credits, set by HSE NDTP and laid out in the Guidance Document, and wish to attend further classes you must pay a fee of â‚Ź300 for a full-day.

For further information on enrolment process please visit rcsi.ie/cpdss_enrol

How to book a course All our courses and event can be booked online, simply log into rcsi.ie/cpdss.

Places are limited, it is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

All courses will take place in 26 York Street.

If you need any help accessing any of our courses or events please contact us: Tel: + 353 1 402 8592 Email: cpdss@rcsi.com

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SEPTEMBER

TRAUMA SKILLS- A C, A, B, C APPROACH - 7 SEPTEMBER 2018 This practical course allows participants to enhance their skills in the initial management of the severely injured trauma patient. Updated 2018 concepts in Trauma management will be discussed.

CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care and surgeons in all surgical specialties

UPPER GI SURGERY - 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered include: Perforated peptic ulcer, Upper GI Haemorrhage , sapheno femoral ligation, laparoscopic cholecystectomy CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours NCHDs in general surgery with an interest in Upper GI surgery

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - 14 SEPTEMBER 2018 A case based study day involving common and less common medical emergencies.

Apply treatment strategies to prevent deterioration. An evidence based approach to cases will be used where appropriate CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care and acute medicine

GENERAL COMPUTER SKILLS - 17 SEPTEMBER 2018 This is a beginner’s computer course designed to give new participants knowledge on using PCs and/or considering further IT (Information Technology) or applications training a basic understanding of computing, the terms and language being used and how to carry out common tasks on a Windows PC. CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours SHO’S and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

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BASIC LAPAROSCOPY - 21 SEPTEMBER 2018 This practical course will give you expert formative feedback while practicing laparoscope handling, object positioning and tissue manipulation. You will then progress to performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a simulated model.

CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours SHOs in general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, obstetrics, and gynaecology.

SURGICAL EMERGENCIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 This case based discussion course allows participants to diagnose and create a management plan for common and less common surgical emergencies. The interpretation of diagnostic abdominal imaging will be highlighted.

CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care and surgeons in all surgical specialties

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OCTOBER

CULTURE & BEHAVIOUR - 4 OCTOBER 2018 This course examines the links between culture, behaviour and learning. We will explore what safety culture means, how it is created, and how it impacts behaviour and patient safety outcomes.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE - 9 OCTOBER 2018 This course provides a high-level overview of how multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting can deliver quantifiable and sustained improvement in their service delivery. Our programmes focus on developing robust processes, enabling better patient flow while supporting the clinical team’s effectiveness.

CPD Hours 8 hours Suitable for NCHD’s, Clinicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacy, Health Care Managers, anyone involved in change management / continuous improvement

MINOR OPERATIONS & SUTURING TECHNIQUES 12 OCTOBER 2018 This course will help you master your knot tying and suturing skills from first principals.

Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on your instrument handling, tissue manipulation, wound closure and minor operative techniques.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL - 15 OCTOBER 2018 This course is designed for complete beginners and/or very new users of Microsoft Excel. It will provide the participants with the essential basics required to start using spreadsheet applications in the work place.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

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WORKING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT - 18 OCTOBER 2018 This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and to manage and resolve conflict effectively.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for All healthcare professionals who are responsible for multidisciplinary teams and staff

ADVANCED UROLOGY - 19 OCTOBER 2018 This multi-faceted course will address scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric conditions. Both animal models, virtual reality simulators and bench models will allow the participant to repair a hydrocele, remove stones from the ureter and insert J stents.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in urology

CASTING FOR THE UPPER LIMB - 22 OCTOBER 2018 This course will concentrate on knowledge in relation to correct cast application and removal for the upper limb, caring for the casted limb and preventing associated complications. Correct selection of casts for specific fractures and ligament injuries will be demonstrated and performed.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

QUALITATIVE STUDY DESIGN - 25 OCTOBER 2018 This course focuses on understanding the key principles of qualitative study designs including bias, confounding and causality. The course will take participants through the fundamentals of quantitative study designs and is designed to be interactive in mature with a mix of taught and practical sessions.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

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OCTOBER

OPEN DISCLOSURE - 25 OCTOBER 2018 The HSE launched the policy of Open Disclosure (OD) in November 2013. In this policy, it is evident that doctors should support an open, timely and consistent approach to communicating with service users and their families when things go wrong in healthcare. This workshop explains the principles of OD and demonstrates the skills necessary to achieve OD with patients and their families when an adverse event occurs.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

TOXICOLOGY STUDY DAY - 26 OCTOBER 2018 Clinical Toxicology an update for the Emergency Physician. Case based interactive discussion on common and less common poisoning presentations.

CPD Hours Suitable for

7.5 hours SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

ADVANCED COLORECTAL SURGERY - 31 OCTOBER 2018 This gastrointestinal skills course will concentrates on the management of hernias, bowel anastomosis and bowel diversion surgery. During the course, you will perform inguinal hernia repairs, colostomies and ileostomies procedures on high fidelity simulated models.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

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NOVEMBER

EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY - 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This interactive course offers participants a chance to enhance their knowledge and improve their confidence in Emergency Radiology. Important pathologies on X-ray and CT imaging will be discussed.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, surgery, trauma,

orthopaedics and critical care.

ULTRASOUND BEDSIDE POCUS - 8 NOVEMBER 2018 A practical course in the use of bedside ultrasound in the critically unwell patients.

This course gives you an introduction to Emergency Ultrasound at Level 1 standard.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, surgery, trauma

and orthopaedics, critical care medicine, acute medicine

PERSONAL & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT 13 NOVEMBER 2018 This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to gain a greater understanding of your personality type and emotional intelligence and how this develops you and others CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for All healthcare professionals who are interested in developing

themselves and others

BOWEL SURGERY - 13 NOVEMBER 2018 This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered include: stomas; ileostomy / colostomy, bowel anastomosis – end-end; hand sewn / side – side; stapled.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for NCHDs in general surgery with an interest in colorectal surgery

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SIMULATION- RESUSCITATION SCENARIOS - 15 NOVEMBER 2018 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 CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctor

DATA MANAGEMENT WITH EXCEL - 19 NOVEMBER 2018 This course will give participants a practical experience of using Excel to manage lists of records. It will focus on the features of the application that allow users to organise, filter, sort, validate, sub-total and provided reports on data lists CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

STRESS MANAGEMENT - 20 NOVEMBER 2018 Research shows that approximately 50% of hospital doctors report difficulties coping with the stresses of their jobs. This problem may result in significant consequences for their own mental health and for patient safety. This workshop will provide information and coaching on the evidence-based strategies known to enhance resilience and lead to increased mental toughness.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY - 26 NOVEMBER 2018 This course will present the up-to-date laparoscopic operative management of laparoscopic hepatobiliary, gastric and small bowel surgery, under the guidance of experienced laparoscopic consultant surgeons. This course will also allow you to perfect intracorporeal suturing and knot tying using virtual reality and high fidelity laparoscopic simulators.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for Registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

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NOVEMBER

HOW TO CONDUCT RESEARCH - 29 NOVEMBER 2018

This course will focus on research methodology. The course will help to develop some of the skills required to plan, conduct and disseminate individual research projects. Specific topics will include study design, levels of evidence, defining research questions and obtaining ethical approval.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

BASIC ENDOSCOPY WORKSHOP - 30 NOVEMBER 2018 This endoscopy workshop will be very hands-on course where both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers will be used to practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in general surgery, upper GI and colorectal surgery.

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DECEMBER

ENHANCE YOUR PRESENTATION WITH POWERPOINT 3 DECEMBER 2018 This course is ideal for both new and basic user of MS PowerPoint. It is designed to bring participants through some of the good practice methods of creating and delivering effective presentations.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

INTERVIEW SKILLS & CV DEVELOPMENT - 5 DECEMBER 2018 This course will aid you in developing your curriculum vitae so that your previous experience and attributes will stand out. The course also explore the optimum ways you can win over the interview panel at that all-important interview.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

COACHING SKILLS & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 6 DECEMBER 2018 This course provides participants with the knowledge of performance management systems & skill to coach staff effectively on the job.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for All healthcare professionals who have to coach and manage staff &

service performance

ECG FOR THE EMERGENCY DOCTOR - 7 DECEMBER 2018 This course covers the basics to advanced knowledge of emergency ECG Interpretation. An interactive case based discussion format will be used.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care, acute medicine

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PROCEDURAL SEDATION & ANALGESIA - 12 DECEMBER 2018 This is a blended learning educational session for any doctors involved in providing procedural sedation. A pre-course on line module to be completed prior to attending the course. The course will provide participants with the ability to provide safe and effective sedation to patients in the ED. CPD Hours 8 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

COMMUNICATION SKILLS - 13 DECEMBER 2018 The ability to communicate effectively is a key component of a doctor’s competency and has been shown to be important for patient satisfaction, adherence and a range of patient outcomes. Time efficient communication skills can be learnt which assist the doctor to achieve these goals within the context of a busy day.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

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JANUARY

their careers.

ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY WORKSHOP - 16 JANUARY 2019 This advanced endoscopy course will concentrate on more complex gastrointestinal presentations of upper and lower GI patients. With the help of virtual reality simulation and bench models, gastroscopies and colonoscopies and associated minor endoscopic procedures will be practiced.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for Registrars in general surgery, upper GI and colorectal surgery

CASTING FOR THE LOWER LIMB - 22 JANUARY 2019 This course will concentrate on knowledge in relation to correct cast application and removal for the lower limb, caring for the casted limb and preventing associated complications. Correct selection of casts for specific fractures and ligament injuries will be demonstrated and performed.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

COLORECTAL SURGERY - 23 JANUARY 2019 This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered include: haemorrhoidectomy; open / closed / stapled, lipoma / sebaceous cysts, advanced laparoscopic skills; intracorporeal knotting / suturing CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for NCHDs in general surgery with an interest in colorectal surgery / GI surgery

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PRINCIPLES & PRACTICALITIES OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 24 JANUARY 2019 This course is designed for participants who want to perform and/or critically appraise systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The course predominantly covers systematic reviews of healthcare interventions, with some material being equally relevant to systematic reviews of other topics.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY - 25 JANUARY 2019 This interactive course offers participants a chance to enhance their knowledge and improve their confidence in Emergency Radiology. Important pathologies on X-ray and CT imaging will be discussed.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

WORD - DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - 28 JANUARY 2019 This course has been developed as a follow-on course for users already familiar with the basics of entering, editing and formatting text in a MS Word document.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

MANAGEMENT OF THE ICU PATIENT FOR SURGEONS 31 JANUARY 2019 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. CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties.

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FEBRUARY

ECG FOR THE EMERGENCY DOCTOR - 1 FEBRUARY 2019

This one-day course covers the basics to advanced knowledge of emergency ECG Interpretation. An interactive case based discussion format will be used.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care,

acute medicine

SIMULATION - RESUSCITATION SCENARIOS - 7 FEBRUARY 2019Medical 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

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in procedural sedation in emergency

medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery, medical and

surgical endoscopy

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL - 11 FEBRUARY 2019

This course is designed for complete beginners and/or very new users of Microsoft Excel.

It will provide the participants with the essential basics required to start using spreadsheet applications in the work place.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

LEADING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN SURGERY 13 FEBRUARY 2019 This one-day training programme is designed to deliver a comprehensive and practical introduction to Quality Improvement and LEAN across the perioperative journey. Course attendees will have access to a range of case studies, tools and techniques that have been successfully used in Surgical Departments CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

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LOWER LIMB JOINT REPLACEMENT WORKSHOP - 15 FEBRUARY 2019 This course will address the diagnosis, management and treatment of joint disorders of the hip and knee. Management options will be explored with real-life case based discussions.

There is a strong practical element to this course, with the sharing of tips and techniques using simulated joints and up to date artificial joints.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in trauma and orthopaedic surgery (mid-level course)

VASCULAR SURGERY- 20 FEBRUARY 2019 This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered include: basic principles of vascular surgery, arteriotomy & closure, basic vascular anastomosis techniques, practical’s in end to end / side to side vascular anastomosis.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for NCHDs in general surgery with an interest in vascular surgery and general surgery

BASIC ENDOSCOPY WORKSHOP - 22 FEBRUARY 2019 This endoscopy workshop will be very hands-on course where both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers will be used to practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and junior registrars in general, upper GI and colorectal surgery, emergency medicine doctors

quality improvement.

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MARCH

TRAUMA SKILLS- A C, A, B, C APPROACH - 1 MARCH 2019 This practical course allows participants to enhance their skills in the initial management of the severely injured trauma patient. Updated 2018 concepts in Trauma management will be discussed

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine and critical care

MINOR OPERATIONS & SUTURING TECHNIQUES - 5 MARCH 2018 This course will help you master your knot tying and suturing skills from first principals.

Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on your instrument handling, tissue manipulation, wound closure and minor operative techniques.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

HEAD AND NECK CANCER - 7 MARCH 2019 This course will explore the presentation and management of cancers of the head and neck. This course will concentrate on the removal of tumours in the neck region and reconstruction of the defect by practicing on animal models in our wet lab facility CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in ENT, plastic and general surgery .

DATA MANAGEMENT WITH EXCEL - 11 MARCH 2019 This course will give participants a practical experience of using Excel to manage lists of records. It will focus on the features of the application that would allow users to organise, filter, sort, validate, sub-total and provided reports on data lists.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

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ADVANCED COLORECTAL SURGERY - 13 MARCH 2019 This gastrointestinal skills course will concentrates on the management of hernias, bowel anastomosis and bowel diversion surgery. During the course, you will perform inguinal hernia repairs, colostomies and ileostomies procedures on high fidelity simulated models.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

ABDOMINAL EMERGENCY SURGERY - 15 MARCH 2019 This interactive course will address the appropriate decision-making, diagnostic aids, operative techniques and post- operative support needed to diagnose and manage emergency abdominal surgical presentations CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for Registrars in general surgery and colorectal surgery

TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR SURGEONS /COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS - 20 MARCH 2019 This full day training will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to train staff on-the-job to the correct operational standard.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for All Doctors who are required to train staff on the job.

ADVANCED HERNIA SURGERY - 20 MARCH 2019 This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered include recurrent inguinal hernia, practical inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, rare hernia types, and emergency hernia repair CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in general and colorectal surgery

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MARCH

PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES - 22 MARCH 2019 This one-day course provides an approach to the sick child. The resuscitation of the sick cardiac child will be highlighted. Practical skills include paediatric airway and paediatric IO Access CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for All SHOs and registrars working or planning to work in a paediatric environment. Ideal for doctors who may have limited previous paediatric experience.

CLINICAL AUDIT - 27 MARCH 2019 This course covers the fundamentals of clinical audit. The course is delivered using a combination of theory, examples and group workshop.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors

HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION TEAM TRAINING - 28 MARCH 2019 This one day course is run in collaboration with the College of Anaesthetists. The course is facilitated by a team of experts in high-fidelity simulation training together with consultant trainers in the three disciplines. A number of scenarios are used in the simulated Emergency Department to demonstrate the key principles of crisis resource management (CRM) in addition to the effective use of teamwork and communication, leadership and decision-making skills.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for Limited number of registrars in surgery and emergency medicine.

MEDICAL/TOXICOLOGY EMERGENCIES - 29 MARCH 2019 A case based study day involving common and less common medical emergencies.

Apply treatment strategies to prevent deterioration. An evidence-based approach to cases will be used where appropriate.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care and acute medicine

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APRIL

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 4 APRIL 2019 As part of the programme participants learn excellent techniques for, improving processes and implementing change in the Emergency Department, but they also develop abilities that are highly portable across the organization and internationally.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency

medicine doctors.

ENT/BREAST SURGERY / GI SURGERY / TRAUMA - 9 APRIL 2019

This programme covers instruction in technical skills using a combination of synthetic bench models, animal cadaver tissue and various technical simulators. Topics covered: removal of foreign body in nose / ear / oesophagus, packing of nose for epistaxis, laparotomy for Trauma; liver / splenic, drainage of breast abscess/ microdochectomy / gynaecomastia, mastectomy & axillary clearance.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in general surgery, upper GI, colorectal, ENT and breast surgery

ULTRASOUND BEDSIDE POCUS - 11 APRIL 2019 A practical course in the use of bedside ultrasound in the critically unwell patients.

This course gives you an introduction to Emergency Ultrasound at Level 1 standard.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, critical care medicine, acute medicine

ENHANCE YOUR PRESENTATION WITH POWERPOINT - 15 APRIL 2019 This course is ideal for both new and basic user of MS PowerPoint. It is designed to bring participants through some of the good practice methods of creating and delivering effective presentations CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

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RESEARCH DESIGN METHODS & STATISTICS - 16 APRIL 2019 This course is designed to up-skill participants in a range of competencies relating to healthcare research, particularly in relation to the fundamentals of quantitative study design and understanding basic statistical concepts.

CPD Hours 6 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.

PROCEDURAL SEDATION & ANALGESIA - 25 APRIL 2019 This is a blended learning educational session for any doctors involved in providing procedural sedation. A pre-course on line module to be completed prior to attending the course. The course will provide participants with the ability to provide safe and effective sedation to patients in the ED CPD Hours 8 hours Suitable for SHOs and Registrars who work in emergency departments and are involved in resuscitation

SURGICAL EMERGENCIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE - 26 APRIL 2019 This case based discussion course allows participants to diagnose and create a management plan for common and less common surgical emergencies. The interpretation of diagnostic abdominal imaging will be highlighted.

CPD Hours 7.5 hours Suitable for SHOs and registrars involved in emergency medicine, critical care and surgeons in all surgical specialtie

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RCSI Accredited CERTIFICATE in Quality Improvement Leadership Programme In RCSI, we understand the growing importance of building a quality and process improvement capability for today’s healthcare organisations.

We also understand the importance of this capability becoming a core organisational competence with strong clinical leadership as opposed to a dependency over time on external “experts” We believe in the power and creativity of multidisciplainary healthcare teams working together to develop better healthcare delivery systems. Our experienced faculty bring a wealth of clinical and process engineering experience to support you and your teams on your improvement journey This three day Programme, provides a high level overview of how multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting can deliver quantifiable and sustained improvement in their service delivery. Our programmes focus on developing robust processes, enabling better patient flow while supporting the clinical team’s effectiveness Course Outline: Day 1: Wednesday 3 October Leading for Quality Improvement in Health Services The aim of this session is to provide participants with an understanding of leadership and its application in maximising a quality and safety culture in their healthcare setting.

Day 2: Wednesday 7 November Quality & Process Improvement Roadmap To introduce participants to the principles, tools and skillsets of improvement science and to develop their understanding of how such processes are used to ensure effective, efficient and safe healthcare in complex interdependent systems.

Day 3: Tuesday 4 December Monitoring & Sustaining High Performance To introduce participants to the key success factors required for sustaining high performance while building a culture of continuous improvement.

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Programme Delivery: Classroom based training. Handouts/course material provided. The training will also include facilitated group session applying practical Improvement Science methodologies to their own Quality Improvement Project (QIP) while also drawing on participants own experiences.

Suitable for NCHD’s, Clinicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacy, Health Care Managers, Anyone involved in change management / continuous improvement On completion, successful participants will be awarded an RCSI Accredited Certificate in Quality Improvement Leadership Programme CPD: 21 hours Book a place on a course rcsi.ie/cpdss

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The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS) Provider ATLS teaches a safe reliable method for immediate management of the injured trauma patient. ATLS is a multidisciplinary course enabling a standardised language of trauma care across the specialties.

The course is taught by clinicians who are experienced in trauma care and who have themselves undergone both the ATLS® Provider Course but also a special educational course to optimise their teaching skills. Each student will have the benefit of a mentor and the faculty will be present throughout the course to help with any queries.

CPD: 19 Hours Suitable for all ST1 - 8 Trainees, Senior House Officers, Specialist Registrars and Consultants Fee €875.00 For further information, please visit rcsi.ie/courses-atls-provider If you have any questions please contact us: Tel: + 353 1 402 8642 Email: nationalatlscoordinator@rcsi.ie

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DATE & LOCATION 5 – 7 September 2018 - Drogheda 3 – 5 October 2018 - RCSI, Dublin 2 10 – 12 October 2018 - Sligo 14 – 16 November 2018 - Limerick 28 – 30 November 2018 - RCSI, Dublin 2 28 – 30 November 2018 Dublin - Beaumont Hospital 6 – 8 March 2019 - RCSI, Dublin 2 10 – 12 April 2019 - Cork 22 – 24 May 2019 - Sligo 22 - 24 May 2019 - Kilkenny

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient Course (CCrISP) This informative and interactive course combines a variety of teaching and learning techniques to advance the practical, theoretical and personal skills necessary for the care of critically ill surgical patients.

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to understand the requirements of the patients and their relatives during critical illness and be able to inform and support both appropriately.

CPD: 15 Hours Suitable for all ST1 - 8 Trainees, Senior House Officers, Specialist Registrars and Consultants

DATE & LOCATION 18 -19 September 2018 - RCSI, Dublin2 2- 3 April 2019 - RCSI, Dublin 2

Fee â‚Ź1050.00 For further information, please visit rcsi.ie/ccrisp-course If you have any questions please contact us: Tel: + 353 1 402 8642 Email: paulinelyons@rcsi.ie

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Basic Surgical Skills Course This course has been designed to introduce NCHDs interested in a career in surgery to safe surgical practice within a controlled workshop environment. It aims to teach, assess and certify the ability to use safe and sound surgical techniques that are common to all forms of surgery.

Start Date: 13 – 14 December 2018 RCSI, Dublin 2 9 - 10 May 2019 RCSI, Dublin 2 CPD: 13.5 Hours Suitable for NCHDs interested in a career in Surgery.

Fee â‚Ź750.00 For further information, please visit rcsi.ie/basic-surgical-skills-course If you have any questions please contact us: Tel: + 353 1 402 8642 Email: paulinelyons@rcsi.ie

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Online Course Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice RCSI has developed an online course “Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice” which is aimed at medical doctors in all specialties.

The course is based on the Medical Council’s “Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners” and is presented in an interesting and engaging format. There are 12 online modules covering different aspects of Medical Professionalism and each module can attract 5 CPD credits.

An online introductory video (5-7 minutes per module) is supported by a Learning Resource Area which contains carefully selected reading materials and videos related to the subject matter of the module.

On completion of the reading and viewing tasks, you can take a MCQ test to earn your CPD points and even print your own certificate! The course is designed to be accessed on any mobile device, which means that it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. You may study the modules in any order and at your own pace. This online course on Professionalism will be available to all registered medical doctors in Ireland.

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Module 1 – Relationship with Patients: Care

Module 5 – Professional Performance

Module 9 – Patient Safety

This module explores the complexities of the doctorpatient relationship including empathy and compassion, power differentials, respect, trust and advocacy.

5 CPD Credits

This module deals with issues concerning the scope of professional practice, continuous professional development, self-reflection and audit and safe introduction of new technology/new procedures into clinical practice.

5 CPD Credits

This module highlights adverse events in healthcare, risk management and safety checklists, infection control and medication safety.

5 CPD Credits

Module 2 – Relationship with Patients: Communication This module covers important aspects of communication with patients including use of language, jargon and elements of cultural awareness. It also covers informed consent and the importance of patients becoming “partners” in their own healthcare.

5 CPD Credits

Module 3 - Relationships with Colleagues This module deals with professional loyalty, collegiality and the important area of interprofessional teamworking.

It also deals with raising concerns/whistleblowing and the causes and effects of disruptive behaviour.

5 CPD Credits

Module 4 – Relationships with Society The fundamental basis of a profession is our implicit contract with society to uphold basic standards of behaviour and professional performance including service to society, altruism and self-regulation.

5 CPD Credits

Module 6 – Honesty & Integrity This module covers advertising and portrayal of services, conflicts of interest, duty of candour and the obligation to maintain adequate professional indemnity.

5 CPD Credits

Module 7 – Confidentiality The duty to maintain patient confidentiality is a core responsibility of all doctors. This module explores this responsibility including elements of data protection, conversations with relatives, electronic patient records and the use of social media.

5 CPD Credits

Module 8 – Maintaining Health & Fitness to Practice This module covers important issues around physician health, burnout, substance abuse and sources of help/ support for doctors with health issues.

5 CPD Credits

Module 10 – Continuity of Care This module deals with documentation of patient care, delegation and transfer of care and clinical handover including handover tools.

5 CPD Credits

Module 11 – Ethical Practice This module describes ethical principles in modern healthcare with a particular focus on dealing with vulnerable patients, research ethics and clinical trials.

5 CPD Credits

Module 12 – Teaching & Mentoring This module deals with the time-honoured tradition of teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors with an emphasis on the importance of role models and the responsibilities of adequately supervising trainee doctors.

5 CPD Credits

If you wish to access this course please contact cpdss@rcsi.ie

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MASTER of Surgery by Module The MCh by module is the first in Ireland to incorporate a taught component in addition to the research dissertation. Modules are designed to equip you with a versatile skill set. The programme’s multidisciplinary structure will enable you to build an understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities facing surgical professionals in the greater context of healthcare.

Programme structure One Year Full Time Completion of 90 ECTS credits based on taught modules and a research dissertation. Students will complete the taught modules in the first part of the programme while preparing a research protocol for the dissertation in the second part of the programme.

Start Date: The programme will run from August to mid-July.

Online applications will open in February of each year.

Suitable for all surgical specialties and is available either before during or on completion of a training programme.

Fee â‚Ź750.00 For further information is available from Tel + 353 1 402 2701 Email emerpyke@rcsi.ie

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Two Year Part Time Completion of 90 ECTS credits based on taught modules and research dissertation. Students will complete the taught modules in the first year of the programme. In the second year, students will prepare their research protocol and complete their dissertation Taught modules include: // Research methods: Protocol development, design and analysis // Medical device design and development // Healthcare ethics, law and clinical research // Surgery in developing countries // Leading and managing your organisation/service A research dissertation must be completed in the specialty choice.

New MASTER in Surgical Science & Practice This new Masters programme is designed to give you the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required to maximise your competitiveness for entry to surgical training programmes anywhere in the world. The Masters is a 1-year full-time programme delivered entirely in RCSI’s new state-of-the-art National Surgical and Clinical Skills Centre. The facilities of the new centre will be used to develop participants’ clinical skills and also the technical and non-technical skills required to optimise opportunities for their entry onto a structured programme of postgraduate surgical training.

Course Modules The content of the programme will be delivered through six taught modules: // Core knowledge and clinical judgement This module will provide tuition and learning resources for both the Basic Sciences and Clinical Surgery.

Clinical judgment training will focus on diagnoses and clinical decisionmaking.

// Basic clinical skills Candidates will develop the skills necessary to obtain a comprehensive patient history, conduct a thorough physical examination, perform basic clinical tests and interpret data in a spectrum of patient care settings.

// Surgical technical skills This module will teach fundamental surgical skills and basic surgical procedures in a non-critical environment using simulation technology and a faculty of experienced surgeons.

// Non-technical skills Decision-making, communication, teamwork and leadership, selfawareness and insight, conflict resolution and error management play a key role in surgical practice and will be explored in this module.

// Professional development and practice This module will focus on areas such as healthcare process improvement / LEAN healthcare/ 6-Sigma, healthcare economics, technology/medical device innovation etc..

// Research methodology This module aims to develop the student’s ability to search databases and critically appraise the international literature on topics relevant to patient care generally and to their area of practice.

Start Date: The programme will run from August to mid-July Online applications will open in February of each year.

Suitable for All students that have completed their medical degree with an interest in surgery.

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MRCS Part B Preparation Course This course is intended to provide an intensive overview of the MRCS Part B (OSCE) examination for candidates who are undertaking the exam. It combines taught modules in topics such as Surgical Pathology, Orthopaedic and Vascular Emergencies, Advanced Trauma and Critical Care.

Candidates also undertake a series of mock-OSCE stations after which they receive tailored feedback on their performance. The course also has a particular focus on communication skills and anatomy, two areas candidates often find it challenging when attempting the exam.

The course is delivered in the National Surgical & Clinical Skills centre using a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations and videos.

Course participants have the opportunity to practice all the taught skills during the programme. // Trauma & Orthopaedics Lecture // Surgical Pathology Lecture // Critical Care Lecture // Communications Lecture // Vascular Emergencies Lecture // Anatomy Lecture (x2) // Surgical Emergencies and Advanced Trauma Lecture // Mock OSCEs and feedback (two circuits, 10 stations each)

Dates: August 30 & 31, 2018 January 3 & 4, 2019 April 4 & 5, 2019 CPD hours: 15 Hours (two full days) Fee â‚Ź595.00 Location RCSI, Dublin 2 Suitable for surgical trainees and non-trainees who are attempting the MRCS Part B (OSCE) exam Book your place here postgradexams.rcsi.ie/public/ openexams/exam_id/148

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Millin Meeting 2018 The annual RCSI Millin Meeting is held in November, in memory of Sir Terence Millin. Some of the most challenging contemporary issues facing Irish surgeons and trainees are explored through a series of presentations throughout the day followed by the Millin Lecture.

Start Date: 9 November 2018 CPD Hours: 6 hours Location RCSI, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Suitable for Consultants, RCSI Fellows & Members, Trainees, NCHD, Retired Consultants To book your place contact events@rcsi.ie

Charter Day Meeting 2019 Charter Day is the Annual Commemoration of the granting of our Charter by King George III in 1784.

The Charter event provides a unique opportunity for RCSI Fellows & Members along with their international colleagues to network and debate many aspects of the surgical profession.

Start Date: Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 February 2019 CPD Hours: TBC Location RCSI, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Suitable for RCSI Fellows and Members, Consultants / Retired Consultants, NCHD’s and trainees To book your place contact events@rcsi.ie

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Mastering Adverse Outcomes TBC Mastering Professional Interactions TBC Mastering Shared Decision Making TBC Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients TBC Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout TBC Mastering your Risk TBC Medical Protection Society in collaboration with RCSI provides the above workshops.

Please contact CPD Support Scheme to register your interest in the above courses.

DISCLAIMER RCSI makes every effort to deliver courses according to the published schedule, we reserve the right to alter or amend the content of the courses relevant to clinical, policy or other changes or contains. This may decrease or increase the number of CPD hours associated to the course.

Contact us Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme Tel: + 353 1 402 8592 Email: cpdss@rcsi.com Twitter: @RCSI_CPD rcsi.ie/cpdss Professional Competence Scheme Tel: + 353 1 402 2743 Email: pcs@rcsi.com Postgraduate Courses Tel: + 353 1 402 8642 Email: paulinelyons@rcsi.com 45

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RCSI Surgical Affairs Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 402 8592 Email: cpdss@rcsi.com rcsi.ie/cpdss

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