Procedural Skills for Medical Trainees

Overview

The Procedural Skills for Medical Trainees course is an excellent opportunity to develop your practical skills and gain knowledge in common IMT procedures.

Featuring small group teaching and skills stations, each station will provide hands-on experience, with access to high quality training materials and one-on-one guidance from experienced trainers.

With an updated programme, the Procedural Skills for Medical Trainees course now includes even more time for practising procedures as well as a new session on HDU presentations and a workshop on arterial lines.

Learning outcomes

Central lines
Pleural aspiration
Ascitic procedures
Lumbar puncture
Knee aspiration
Tracheostomy
NIV

Please note: A certificate of attendance will be issued to reflect your attendance at this course. However, workplace based assessments will not be carried out at the stations involved in the course.

Attending the course

The Procedural Skills for Medical Trainees course takes place in person. That means you get the chance to join us at the College in Glasgow.

At the College, 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.

What happens on the day?

Click below to view the course programme.

09.15

Registration

09.35

Welcome and Introduction

09.45

HDU Presentations
Ultrasound and Arterial Lines

11.45

Lunch

12.30

Central Lines
Pleural Aspiration
Lumbar Puncture
Ascitic Procedures
Knee Aspiration +/- Emergency Tracheostomy Guidelines
NIV

14.30

Break

14.45

Central Lines
Pleural Aspiration
Lumbar Puncture
Ascitic Procedures
Knee Aspiration +/- Emergency Tracheostomy Guidelines
NIV

16.45

Thank you and Close