Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Online via Zoom

Physical activity: explore an extended role in lifestyle medicine

This webinar will explore the RCGP framework for an extended role in lifestyle medicine, covering possible qualifications , such as a primary medical qualification, MRCGP, and additional training in lifestyle medicine. It will discuss key competencies, such as person-centred care, team working, and supporting behaviour change. The session will also highlight leadership responsibilities, collaborative working, and sustainability in practice. Practical steps for maintaining skills and ongoing CPD will be addressed, alongside guidance on integrating lifestyle medicine into primary care.

  • Date

    18 June 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    766

Online - Zoom

Ensuring personalised care for people with dementia through to the end of life (live attendance only)

Join this 60-minute interactive webinar to explore information about some of the key challenges of delivering personalised care for people with dementia, particularly in relation to decision-making and towards the end of life. Please note: By registering for this webinar, you will only be able to attend the live session. A PCI Plus subscription is required to watch it on demand.

  • Date

    19 June 2025

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    772

Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

June 2025 - Part 1 Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use (in person)

RCGP Scotland's well-regarded two part course designed to assist primary care professionals help and care for people affected by drug use. This course is open to all professionals working in Primary Care. The course will take place in person at 09:30 - 16:00 on Friday 20 June 2025 the Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue.

  • Date

    20 June 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    23

Zoom

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.

  • Date

    24 June 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Hazlehead Park Cafe, Aberdeen

Adult and Child CPR and AED updates for Primary Care - Grampian

Designed to satisfy the Resuscitation Council UK’s Quality Standards for Primary Care settings, this two-hour enhanced CPR and AED update will include an additional choking update. Suitable for GPs and primary care professionals, tickets cost £45 for members, £60 for non-members.

  • Date

    24 June 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    12

Zoom

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3 | Online

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with. 4.5 CPD points for this course.

  • Date

    24 June 2025

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    134

Zoom

Men's health | One Day Essentials

Many men may be reluctant to seek help for health issues or contact their GP if they are experiencing sexual or mental health concerns. Depending on the problem, GPs are usually the first healthcare professionals to be contacted. This year's online RCGP One Day Essentials Men’s Health conference contains useful information tailored to GPs with practical advice and useful resources that you can use with your patients to maximise their care.

  • Date

    25 June 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    2596

Zoom

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

  • Date

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1955

Online

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. It includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation, and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

  • Date

    11 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    34