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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Village Hotel Cardiff

Joint Injection Friday 11 October 2024

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. If you are a novice or beginner, the team will teach you to safely offer Joint Injections. If you have previous experience, you’ll expand your knowledge and receive an excellent CPD update from Medical Skills Courses' expert tutors.

  • Date

    11 October 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    40

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Norwich

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

    16 October 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    32

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Bristol

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

    23 October 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    29

Newcastle (Venue TBC)

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Newcastle

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

    06 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    29

Ramada Plaza Wrexham

Joint Injection Wednesday 6 November 2024

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. If you are a novice or beginner, the team will teach you to safely offer Joint Injections. If you have previous experience, you’ll expand your knowledge and receive an excellent CPD update from Medical Skills Courses' expert tutors.

  • Date

    06 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    39

Ramada Plaza Wrexham

2-Day Minor Surgery Course (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. The event begins with a series of succinct and entertaining lectures where we cover practical tips, useful advice, and all the key safety information you need. We also include step-by-step guidance around the practicalities of setting up your own service including the nuances of delivering minor surgery within the community. This is followed by supervised hands-on practice for the remainder of the two days.

  • Date

    07 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    40

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - Newcastle

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

    13 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

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

    14 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (including DOPS) - London

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

    28 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34