The RCGP CSA Preparation Course

A must for anyone sitting the MRCGP CSA Exam. This two day preparation course, which takes place at the RCGP Assessment Centre in Euston, familiarises trainees with the assessment process for the CSA module.

With a maximum of 4 delegates, each course covers both NHS and cosmetic uses of Botulinum toxin as well as legal and ethical Issues. Now in its third year of accreditation with the RCGP we have gained very high feedback from delegates and all comment on how safe, confident and well supported they feel following attendance. There are lectures and discussions while allowing time for simulation and practice on mannequins before culminating in treating live models. All delegates will get suitable time to treat live models, receive a course booklet, samples of injection records and consent forms. All equipment for the day will be provided.

As the use of Botulinum toxin continues to grow and evolve so it is important that GPs understand the common uses, side effects and be able to deal with its complications. GPs, even if not directly administering Botulinum toxin directly are very likely to encounter patients who have had Botulinum toxin. It is important to know the indications for the drug and also the complications that may arise. This course provides an introduction to Botulinum toxin allowing participants if they wish to continue on to level 7 courses proposed by Health Education England.

Learning Objectives:
To understand the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, safety issues and uses of Botulinum toxin
To understand the evidence base for common uses seen in General practice
To assess patients who may benefit from Botulinum toxin treatment
To safely prescribe and use Botulinum toxin for various medical uses including cosmetic uses
To understand the regulations around the safe use of Botulinum toxin

This is an interactive and enjoyable afternoon training session which examines the need for chaperoning in the practice, what it actually means and how we ensure we are following current guidelines.

This RCGP course is commissioned by the South London Faculty RCGP. Run over 2 days, it will familiarise delegates with the MRCGP CSA mod-ule, include methods of CSA exam preparation and mock CSA cases conducted in small groups with role players.

This course will be accredited.

GP Receptionist Master Class - Managing risk at the GP reception (customer care, confidentiality, medical terminology, dealing with aggression)

The aim of the half day course is to provide the general practitioner with practical tips in dealing with patients presenting with red eye/s or neuro - ophthalmological symptoms and signs. The emphasis will be on how to examine such patients without the use of sophisticated ophthalmic equipment in addition to providing an overview of referral criteria where appropriate.

This one day update course is aimed at GPs & GP Trainees who would like the opportunity to learn more about providing preconception and pregnancy advice, and postnatal support in general practice.

The North and West London Faculty are running an interactive theory and practice course designed to prepare those new to these skills to undertake minor surgical procedures. The course is also ideal for those already performing procedures who need to update or refresh their knowledge and skills. The course meets the DoH requirement (2014 DES minor surgery contract) for formal assessment of competency by the inclusion of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessments during practical skills sessions.

Learners will view videos, demonstrations and undertake minor surgical skills under tutor guidance and observation. Small group work, question and answer sessions, illustrated presentations and practice kits, skin pads and suture models enhance the learning opportunities, build confidence and enhance surgical techniques and skills.

Delegates will get 10 CPD points for completing this course.

This hands-on course will give plenty of opportunity to practice various techniques including suturing, removing cysts, lipomas and ingrowing toenails.

Development skills for GP staff (dealing with increased demand, telephone handling, signposting skills, developing resilience, stress management) one day training

This event aims to bring people together to share individual and organisational experiences, including successes and lessons learned, and look to the future to discuss how bigger general practice organisations influences the wider system. There will be a chance to hear from different at scale organisational leads who will present a case study-style overview of their experiences, which will cover quality, efficiencies and their approach to new models of care. There will also be a Q&A session, a chance to network and share individual experiences, hear more from a system-level perspective and learn about what the RCGP is doing to support people and organisations working at scale. GPs and primary care staff with an interest in working at scale are encouraged to attend even if they're not based in the North East of England.

Free monthly CPD meetings, held in the evening. RCGP membership is not required. All local GPs, AiTs, medical students, practice nurses and multi-disciplinary Primary Care staff welcome.

The South London Faculty presents an Update on Dermatology, ENT & Ophthalmology with tips and hints on common conditions.

This course is targeted at all GPs (especially registrars and first 5 candidates) and Nurse Practitioners.

This is not just any minor surgery update course, this is the update course which presents the most recent evidence, guidance and examples from recent medicolegal cases to advise, warn and encourage GPs and GPwSIs in minor surgery towards necessary, appropriate, safe, skilled and fun skin surgery in general practice. We have a programme for you that is suitable for education, appraisal, accreditation and revalidation with certificates for CPD and DOPS assessment

Running since 2011, with the publication of the Department of Health guidance for competencies for GPs who carry out skin surgery, this year’s focus is on anticipating and minimising the unavoidable risks in skin minor surgery.

Suitable for existing practitioners in GP minor surgery, our aim is to make you good. If you are already good, we will make you better.

The Faculty's premier social event featuring a hot buffet supper and a lecture from a leading voice in general practice; free to RCGP members and their guests.

Aimed as a refresher at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation and DOPS assessment needs.

Returning to RCGP, we are pleased to offer a amazing line up of speakers and topics, Dr Chris lamb and team will be delivering topics on abnormal LFTs, nutrition, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation.

Each section will have specific aims with question and answers, by the end of the day you will have a better understanding and knowledge of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

This course builds on the Part 1, one day event and is aimed at practitioners wishing to become GPs or Practitioners with a special clinical interest. This course is open to GPs, nurses and pharmacists. In order to fulfil the requirements of the criteria there will be an expectation that candidates will have completed the Part 1 training or equivalent, or can demonstrate that they already have the generalist competencies. They also need to confirm that they are currently working with substance misusers and are involved in their assessment, diagnostic decision making and care planning.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based treatment recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a treatment for many mental health conditions. However, access to CBT can often be limited. This one day workshop will help GPs and other Primary Care Professionals to better understand and apply the principles of CBT in their daily work.

This course was originally developed following member feedback. This one day course is delivered by experienced A&E Consultants and looks at dealing with adult emergencies. It includes workshops and small group work. It is suitable for All GPs, AiTs and First5s.

Founded by physicians, American Medical Forum organizes live continuing medical education (CME) conferences in the field of Internal Medicine and Primary Care. The courses are designed to give participants updates on the latest advances in clinical medicine.

Dr Richard Ashton (Consultant Dermatologist Portsmouth) is running this course for the Wessex faculty again in 2017. The day will cover special topics & dermatological problems at different sites for common problems found in General Practice. A copy of the latest edition of Dr Ashtons book, Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology is also provided.

This 2 day course is intended for all primary care team members who need a basic course in minor surgery. State of the art models, instruments and simulated tissues will be used to give full ‘hands on’ training as well as theoretical sessions. Topics include: preparation and planning; use of instruments and sterilisation; local anaesthesia; basic surgical technique; excising lipomas and cysts; removing in growing toenails; recognising pigmented lesions and what to do with them; cryosurgery; joint injection techniques using electronic models of shoulder, elbow, wrist and knee; medico-legal issues and administration.

Our introduction to practice management training course covers all of the key areas that need to be addressed when managing a busy and successful practice