Basic Surgical Skills (Dublin)
€750
This course has been designed to introduce NCHDs who are 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 surgical techniques.
CPD
2 days
On campus - Part-time
14 CPD
27 May 2025
About
This RCSI Department of Surgical Affairs two-day CPD programme at RCSI Dublin focuses on three core topics: open surgery, endoscopic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery.
You will take part in small group workstations to focus on basic skills and techniques. You will also experience hands-on practice with review sessions to consolidate skills.
Suitable for
Non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs).
Course information
Course director
Professor Francis Cunningham, Postgraduate Surgical Education and Surgical Skills Tutor.
The course covers content on three main areas:
Open surgery
- The practice and safe operating techniques, gowning and gloving.
- Understand handling of surgical instruments.
- Understand and practice suturing techniques.
- Understand and practice of safe surgical knots.
- Understand the principles of tissues and wound management.
Endoscopic surgery
- Introduction to endoscopic surgery.
- Understand the differences between open and endoscopic surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery
- Understand the principles behind the practical and safe use of laparoscopic instrumentation.
Admissions
- You must have a recognised medical degree.
- You are also required to have an Irish Medical Council number or UK equivalent.
Total fee: €750
Available places
There are only 22 places available on each course. These are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis on receipt of completed application form and fee. The closing date is two weeks before course commencement.
Payment policy
Payments for this course must be made by credit card only. CPD-SS vouchers cannot be applied at the checkout for this course, as this course is not offered as part of the CPD Support Scheme.
Cancellation policy
A refund, less 20% will be made if written notice of withdrawal is received by the University at least one month before the course commencement date. No refunds will be made after this date.
Due to a long waiting list, course bookings are non-transferrable between attendees.
How to apply
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Please use your existing RCSI CPD Hub credentials when applying.
Enquiries
For more information on this course, please email us at nationalatlsco-ordinator@rcsi.ie.