Competencies in Emergency Surgery

Course Directors: Mr. Bhaskar Kumar MD FRCS, Consultant Oesophagogastric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Oesophagogastric Cancer Lead, Honorary Associate Professor University of East Anglia (UEA), Professor Salman Guraya, University of Sharjah. CPD Certification UEA/CME Certification University of Sharjah.

Overview

Initially developed for NHS doctors-in-training by Health Education England and the multi-award winning Blended Learning team, this educational programme is now available for enrolment by International students.

The 16 week online CPD module is designed around the UK Royal College Of Surgeons Emergency Surgery Curriculum. The curriculum provides a framework of essential knowledge required to be a competent consultant-level emergency general surgeon.

The teaching programme uses a blended learning approach and flexible learning resources to aid knowledge acquisition, enhance communication skills and improve clinical decision making.

Each week a new topic is introduced, using a Problem-Based-Learning approach. Students will participate in asynchronous discussion boards, curated by a consultant faculty, providing a forum to debate the optimal management and current controversies on the chosen topic. Learning is augmented with a range of mixed media format teaching aids and videos, alongside formative assessment tools.

The module will conclude with an optional end-of- module e-OSCE to consolidate the topics covered and simulate the FRCS Part B Viva experience.

Target Audience

Trainees in General Surgery (UK equivalent ST3-ST7)

Course fees: £500

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information:
Which country do you currently practice in? What is your
professional registration number? eg GMC, NMC

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Disclaimer:
Blended Learning UK courses promote evidence based clinical practice encouraging students to develop their critical thinking in their chosen topic of study. Our bespoke learning packages have been created to encourage the application of theoretical knowledge into contemporary clinical practice. On completion of our courses each candidate will receive CPD certification or University based credits depending upon the programme of study undertaken. Successful completion of Blended Learning UK courses does not provide accreditation for clinical practice, which is normally granted by the Institutions or professional bodies of the candidate’s chosen healthcare discipline

Topics Covered

Week	Topic	Condition
1	Acute Abdomen	Appendicitis
2	Acute Abdomen	Peritonitis/ mesenteric ischaemia
3	Lower abdominal pain	Strangulated hernia/ acute small bowel obstruction
4	Lower abdominal pain	Acute gynaecological disease
5	Pancreatobiliary	Gallstone Disease
6	Pancreatobiliary	Acute pancreatitis
7	Colonic	Diverticular disease/ Colitis
8	Colonic	Large Bowel Obstruction
9	GI haemorrhage	Upper Gl bleeding
10	GL Haemorrhage	Lower GI bleeding
11	Anorectal	Perianal sepsis
12	Anorectal	Colitis/ pilonidal disease
13	Oesophagogastric	Gastric volvulus/ perforation/ PU
14	Oesophagogastric	Oesophageal varices/ perforation
15	Vascular	Acute limb ischaemia
16	Vascular	Aneurysms

Certificate

CPD certification from the University of East Anglia

The number of CPD hours awarded is calculated based on your average participation score across all topics:

• 80% and above 40 CPD hours
• 60-79% 20 CPD hours
• 40-59% 10 CPD hours
• 39% and below No CPD hours

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