Course Director: Dr Stephanie Cowan, EM & PHEM Consultant

Course Background:

This blended learning course combines learning of theory and practical experience using human cadaveric tissue to provide candidates with the knowledge and practical skills to perform emergency surgical procedures in the Emergency Department or Pre-Hospital Setting.

Introduction:

As an EM or PHEM doctor how do you train for urgent life-threatening interventions that cannot wait for specialised help but are rarely encountered in your supervised training?

Emergency surgical skills are listed on the IBPTHEM curriculum (Theme 2 & 4) and EM Curriculum (SLO3, 4, 6) but are very difficult to obtain competence and confidence in before, or even after, CCT.

This course uses a blended learning approach to provide the knowledge and skills to perform life-saving procedures in the emergency department or pre-hospital setting. Candidates will receive four weeks access to a virtual learning environment featuring lectures and video skill demonstrations from subject experts, in addition to the one-day course focusing on hands-on, practical experience performing these skills on cadaveric tissue.

All material and teaching is provided by expert faculty with comprehensive experience of performing these procedures in their clinical practice.

What the course involves:

This a blended learning course in order to maximise opportunities for practical experience.

Core skills covered include:

E-Learning Component: Candidates will receive four weeks access to a virtual learning environment featuring lectures, supplementary material, and video skill demonstrations for each of the surgical procedures. These sessions will cover the core theory underlying each skill such as the anatomy involved, procedure demonstrations and guidance, and top tips from experts based on their practical experience of overcoming common challenges.

Practical Course Component: A one-day course focusing on cementing knowledge through hands-on, practical experience of performing these skills on human cadaveric tissue under the supervision of experienced faculty and discussion of human factor considerations when undertaking these skills. Candidates will work in pairs to undertake each of the skills with expert supervision and guidance, with two pairs to a station under the tutelage of 1-2 faculty.

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

Suitable for:

Senior doctors in Emergency Medicine or Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine at ST4 level or above (or equivalent) including Consultants

Allied Health Professionals such as Paramedics, ODPs or Nurses employed by critical care organisations or air ambulance services.

Senior ED Nurses.

Cost:

£1600 per person.

Please note that every effort has been made to keep course costs to a minimum. Sourcing, preparation and storage of cadavers is done with great care and respect which necessitates the higher costs.