Coloproctology: Colorectal Cancer (eLearning)
About this module
This module is an essential guide for those working on colorectal outpatient clinics or considering speciality training in this area. The focus is on the clinical presentation, investigations and management of the disease.
RCS members and RCS associates benefit from a 10% discount on this module. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
- 6 PG Cert Credits
- 0.0 CPD Points: TBC
Member Discount 10 %: £270.00
PGCert Low Income Country 40% Discount: £180.00
PGCert Student Discount 15%: £255.00
- Take this course as part of PG Cert in Surgery for £255 (15% discount) or if you are a full RCS member or RCS associate for £270 (10% discount).
- You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can extend for an additional 6 months for £100.
- Upon completion of your module, you will obtain a certificate of completion for this module.
- Please take a look at our Terms & Conditions if you need to cancel your access to this module.
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Independent module or blended learning
If you're are taking this module independantly or as part of a course you can access your progress and continue the module via RCS e-learning.
If you're are taking this module as part of the PG certification you can view your progress and continue the module via the PG cert dashboard.
Suitability
You can take this module as part of the PGCert in Surgery, designed for FY1-2 & CT1-2.
You can also take this module as a standalone online course at any stage of your career.
To be eligible, candidates need to have access to an Educational / Clinical Supervisor.
Learning Outcomes
You will cover topics including:
- colorectal cancer;
- principles of endoscopy;
- principles of GI anastomosis;
- relevant surgical anatomy for colonic resections;
- technical information about creating a pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery;
- haemorrhoids and perianal disease .
After completing this Coloproctology: Colorectal Cancer module, you will be able to:
- Describe the relevant basic scientific principles (including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and radiology) relating to specific colorectal conditions.
- Explain the clinical presentation and management of patients with specific colorectal conditions.
- Apply this knowledge in order to demonstrate an ability to assess and manage patients with specific colorectal conditions in an elective and emergency setting.
- Describe the operative surgical principles involved in endoscopy (rigid sigmoidoscopy), creation of a pneumoperitoneum, open/closing a midline laparotomy and gastrointestinal anastomosis.
- Demonstrate technical skills in performing these procedures with an appropriate level of supervision in their workplace.
Format
This is an interactive online module within the innovative RCS e-learning platform. This format means you can study using any device, whenever and wherever it suits you.
This module requires the completion of 5 work place based assessments (WBA). These include 2 clinical evaluation exercises (CEX), 2 direct observations of clinical procedure skills (DOPS) and 1 case based discussion (CBD). You will need to have an appropriate supervisor to complete these WBAs.
For more information on WBAs, please consult the ISCP website. If you do not have an Assigned Educational Supervisor (AES) you can use the ISCP guidance to find a suitable alternative, for example within the Case Based Discussion Guidance.
You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can also extend.
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Associated courses
Receive PGCert credits for successfully completing selected courses. (The range of courses and dates are subject to availability).
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This intensive 3-day course covers the core laparoscopic surgery skills and knowledge essential for every surgical discipline.
This course is suitable for: CT1-2 and ST3-4.
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Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery (4 credits)
This highly interactive course will improve your laparoscopic surgical skills by focusing on advanced laparoscopic techniques.
This course is suitable for: ST3-5.
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You will be awarded 4 PGCert in Surgery credits upon successful completion of this course
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