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 a 10 hour course which counts towards your OOH requirements for CCT. The course covers many of the issues and challenges that OOH General Practice presents

The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of a doctor's ability to integrate and apply clinical, professional, communication and practical skill appropriate for general practice.

25% of the primary care workload involves dermatology. The programme is interactive and covers the essential information to enable members of the primary care team to cope with the vast majority of conditions encountered in day-to-day general practice. Topics and case studies include atopic eczema, the biology of acne, psoriasis - typical and less common presentations and lesion recognition.

A two-day course for GPs (or practice staff) covering all aspects of basic minor surgery and how to set up a minor surgery service within your practice.

The Wessex Faculty MRCGP CSA Preparation two day course is now an RCGP Accredited course and has been developed over several years to be what we believe is the best preparation course available. We strive to provide you with all the information you need to help you to pass the exam and reach your maximum potential. The course includes lecture based teaching and followed by small group workshops with observed role-play using actors. Feedback is given by local CSA examiners and educational facilitators.

The RCGP Clinical Champion for Eye Health, Dr Waqaar Shah's need-to-know programme of essential guidance for GPs explaining what to look out for and how to support patients with eye problems.

This course is discounted for ALL GPs. This is a one day course packed with all the latest haematological updates, guidelines and useful tips that will help GPs in their daily surgeries. The course will look at what a GP needs for daily general practice, how to make better diagnosis, what to look for, what to refer and when. We will look at NICE/SIGN and international guidelines throughout the day. By the end of the day you will be able to deliver better clinical care and be more confident about your diagnosis and referral.

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 one day Minor Surgery course is designed as an update and refresher course for GPs who are already practising minor surgery on a regular basis.

Topics include: basic surgical technique, suturing techniques, removal of cysts and lipomas, dermatological surgery, cryosurgery, medico-legal, infection control & administration.

The programme consists of a series of incisive lectures and interactive small group work using the latest advances in the technology of simulated tissue. There will be a full range of equipment available to provide the widest possible practical experience.

The learning atmosphere is informal and participants will have ample opportunity to discuss points of particular interest.

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.

A one day practical workshop to get the most out of your ophthalmoscope convened Dr Andrew Partner, GP with a Special Interest in Ophthalmology and Dr Anup Shah GP trainer in Primary Care with the East of England Deanery

To help candidates successfully sit and pass the AKT exam. To develop an understanding of the principles of evidence based practice and develop the skills in applying these to everyday practice to enhance your lifelong learning. You will sit a mock exam which will be sent away for marking and the results sent to you.

This course is HALF PRICE! Usually £180 members, £230 non members. Discounted to £90 for RCGP members and £115 for non members. This is a fascinating full day course providing and informative overview of women's health topics including infertility, menopause, menstrual disorders, obesity and much more. Much of the afternoon will be spent looking at case studies. Please feel free to bring along your own cases for discussion.

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

The North and West London Faculty will be running an interactive, theory and practice course covering the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as: frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, tennis/golfer’s elbow, ‘trigger’ finger, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, acromioclavicular joint OA, bicipital tendonitis, trochanteric bursitis, aspiration/ injection of the knee joint, Carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA).

The course prepares those new to these skills to undertake examination and injection, and will deepen and refresh the knowledge and skills of those already performing injections. The course includes Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessments during practical skills sessions for those wishing to evidence competence in a given procedure.

Learners will view videos, demonstrations and undertake examination and injection using highly detailed and accurate simulated models – overseen by experienced tutors and clinicians. Small group work, question and answer sessions, illustrated presentations and practice sessions enhance the learning opportunities, build confidence and enhance techniques and skills.

This is a half-day refresher course for GPs, GP registrars and Nurse Practitioners focussing on common Women health issues that present in Primary Care

This CSA course has been developed over several years to provide you with the best preparation, striving to provide all the information you require to help you pass the CSA exam. From an introduction and what to expect to role-played cases with trained actors with all cases being facilitated.

Half day Interactive, lively and fast paced master-class delivered by Carol Barwick, a behaviour specialist. It includes a mixture of facilitator led discussion, group exercises and personal reflections linked to real-life situation. Each Participant will leave with practical tools, techniques and coping mechanisms for understanding and dealing with stress and pressure. Delegates will be actively encouraged to take part throughout, but will never be made to perform or participate in situation that they find uncomfortable.
The course will benefit all General Practice staff who what to understand more about stress and learn how to recognize it and build their resilience capability. The tools and techniques are also of benefit personally.

Full day course lively and fast paced mixture of facilitator led discussion and debate. Designed to enable your practice team to become more focused, collaborative and accountable by focusing on the self awareness of individual and team processes, together with their performing and continuous adaptation in response to patient and customer needs or changes in the environment. Group exercised and personal reflections on participants historic and future approaches to team working. All exercises and case studies will be relevant to a GP practice. Delegates will leave with a series of practical can start doing tomorrow actions to help build and strengthen team dynamics. There will also be opportunity to develop relationships and share best practice.

The Fifth RCGP Midland Faculty Board Meeting 2017/18

The programme covers the essential information to enable a GP and dermatology nurse practitioners to confidently assess the vast majority of conditions encountered in day to day general practice.

Annual General Meeting for the RCGP Essex Faculty
If you want to have a say about GP services in Essex, then come along to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the RCGP Essex Faculty, where you can meet and talk with your GP colleagues from Essex and your Faculty Board members.
You can also support your Faculty by joining the Board and the added bonus is that the speakers will excitingly talk about the future of General Practice.

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