Overview
Want to help trainees in medicine? Want to teach acute medicine?
Ill Medical Patients' Acute Care and Treatment (IMPACT) is for you.
The IMPACT Instructor Training Day is a one day course for clinicians who are interested in contributing to the delivery of the course as faculty members.
"Learning on the IMPACT course is designed to be highly interactive: so, training on our Instructor Day focuses on theory and educational skills that support and facilitate close, interactive learning. Such skills are widely employed and valued across clinical education practice."
- Douglas Sutherland, Lecturer in Adult Education and Teacher on IMPACT Instructor Day
Who can apply?
To join the IMPACT faculty, you should:
- Be a consultant, associate specialist, or specialty registrar (ST3 or above) in acute medicine or a related specialty
- Hold MRCP, FRCA, FRCS (A&E), or an equivalent higher medical qualification.
In some cases, specialist nurses or allied healthcare professionals (such as resuscitation officers) working in acute medicine may be considered at the discretion of the course director. Most faculty members are doctors.
Experience and preparation
All faculty members must have completed some form of instructor training before teaching on an IMPACT course. This may include:
- A Generic Instructor Course (GIC)
- An advanced life support course
- An IMPACT Instructor Training Day
It is recommended that faculty have observed an IMPACT course beforehand. However, this is not essential if the course director is satisfied that you are familiar with the course content and teaching approach
What will you get?
- Attend our free course at the College
- Develop your teaching and educational skills
- Contribute to the training of postgraduate clinicians
- Build your professional network across acute specialties
- Support and influence the development of trainees
- Refreshments and catering provided
The course will prepare you for teaching on the IMPACT course.
What happens on the day?
Click below to download the course programme
Fee waivers
The normal £150 fee for this course will be waived for participants who sign up to teach on two IMPACT courses over the following year. Please email us to find out more: impactcentral@rcpsg.ac.uk
How to book?
Email the course coordinator at impactcentral@rcpsg.ac.uk to book your place for the IMPACT Instructor Training Day.
About IMPACT
IMPACT is a two-day course introducing the principles and practice of acute medical care and related knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes. It enables trainee doctors to assess and treat acutely unwell patients and where appropriate gives guidance on when to ask for help. The course provides key point presentations, workshops, “hands on” skills stations and critically ill patient teaching is given by experienced instructors in a supportive environment.
Attending the course
This event is an in-person course. That means you get the chance to join us at the College where you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us here.
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IMPACT course at our College, showcasing participants engaging in hands-on training and collaborative learning.
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Here's what our previous participants have said
"Excellent teaching course, engaging instructors, enjoyed and learned a lot, particularly regarding reflecting on teaching sessions."
"It was clear that the teams took their time to prepare for the sessions. Attending this course has further helped me to understand my work more and more."
"Really enjoyed the day, well structured and great group, learnt a lot and felt really positive about teaching by the end of the day."
To book your place or clarify any questions, please contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
