Minor surgery courses

Our popular minor surgery courses use state-of-the-art models, instruments and simulated tissues to give full hands-on training and theoretical sessions.

Topics include: Preparation and planning; instruments materials and sterilisation; local anaesthesia; basic surgical technique; epidermal cysts and abscesses; snip, scrape and shave lesions; pigmented lesions; cryosurgery; joint injection techniques and skin cancer.

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Leeds

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) | Leeds

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    04 February 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    26

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry level (includes DOPS) | Southampton

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    05 February 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Horizon Leeds

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry level (includes DOPS) | Leeds

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    10 February 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    28

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint injections | Plymouth

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    04 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

RCGP Wales - Joint Injection 11 March 2026

This 1-day Joint Injection course is aimed at practitioners working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the remainder of the day.

  • Date

    11 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    31

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

RCGP Wales - 2-day Minor Surgery Course March 2026 (with DOPS)

This highly practical 2 day Minor Surgery Course is for primary care clinicians who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern community Minor Surgery service. The training is suitable for all skill levels, from novice to expert.

  • Date

    12 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    31