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Specialty Skills in Breast
This is an interactive distance-learning based (core level) course, specifically designed to strengthen the foundations for those interested in breast as a specialty. The syllabus has been developed to reflect the ISCP breast curriculum and clinical experiences. The core of this course is an interactive workbook, which focuses on learning and guides the student through the syllabus. The workbook is complemented by two study days where the participants come together with the faculty for discussions and workshops. One day is regional, and one is skills based and held at the College.
| Date: 1 April - 30 September 2010 | Fee: £950 |
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| Held at: Distance Learning | Status: Places available |
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Contact:
education@rcseng.ac.uk or call: 020 7869 6300 |
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April 2010 rotation information
Convenor
Mr Adrian Ball
Consultant Surgeon
East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
Level
This is a work-based learning course for post MRCS, CT 1-2, ST 3-4 and for any other interested healthcare professional such as BCN, surgical assistant, GP clinical assistant, nurse practitioners etc.
Content
Skills Day at The Royal College of Surgeons - date tbc
- How to deliver (case presentations)
- Principles of breast biopsy: FNAC, core biopsy etc
- Applied anatomy of breast, axilla and chest wall
- Mastectomy
- Management of the axilla
- Introduction to the basic principles of breast reconstruction
- SLNB
- Breast Trainees Group: training and peer support
Workshop
- Cadavers and practical demonstrations will be used to enhance relevant diagnostic (FNAC, core biopsy-ultrasound guided, nipple biopsy) and operating (scare placement, mastectomy, WLE, axillary dissection) skills
- Principles of breast surgery
- The axilla (axillary dissection, seroma drainage)
Study Day at Regional Centre - date tbc
This will be an opportunity to see a multiprofessional/multidisciplinary team at work with case presentations and a live multidisciplinary meeting.
Format
- The course allows participants the opportunity to study at an achievable 2-3 hours per week over a period of five months
- Individual visit to relevant unit/disciplines, e.g pathology, radiology
- Lecture
- Hands-on workshop
Additional Information
This will be an opportunity to see a multiprofessional/multidisciplinary team at work with case presentations and a live multidisciplinary meeting.
