Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS)
BSS is strongly recommended for all trainees who are about to embark on their first surgical position.
Delivered over two days, through a series of hands-on sessions, you will develop a range of core surgical skills and techniques. This course also includes some mandatory, pre-course e-learning.
Led by experienced faculty you will have the opportunity to learn to use a range of surgical instruments and to handle tissue with increased confidence.
BSS is curriculum mandated training for Core Surgery and therefore eligible for HEE Study Leave applications.
RCS membership entitles you to a 10% discount on this course at partner centres. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
To see a list of our current BSS course centres please click here (correct as of May 2020)
Suture practice kit
Limbs and Things are offering a 10% discount on their Suture Tutor kit to BSS participants.
Find out more about the kit here. Please email GBsales@limbsandthings.com using code STROC10% to purchase kits.
- £670.50
- 2 days
- 12.00 CPD Points
Suitability
This course is suitable for: FY1-2 and CT1-2. It is also open to Surgical Care Practitioners, Surgical First Assistants, and anyone in training for those roles.
Learning Outcomes
After attending this course, you should have gained core skills in open surgery, electrosurgery and endoscopic surgery. You should be able to:
- demonstrate safe operating techniques;
- use a variety of surgical knots safely and effectively;
- confidently handle and use surgical instruments;
- handle tissues confidently with due regard to their unique properties;
- use endoscopic instruments in a practical and safe way;
- discuss the practical, safe use of electrosurgery.
Format
BSS is a practical, workshop-led course. Each skill is introduced with a step-by-step demonstration, before participants practice the technique.
You’ll receive continual feedback and assessment throughout the two days.
Before the course, you will be sent the BSS handbook and a link to the online learning platform, where you can view the BSS videos and do the MCQs. This essential pre-course material will ensure you get the most out of every session.
Additional Information
Course content
You will participate in a variety of practical training sessions during the BSS course, including:
- gowning, gloving, laying safe surgical knots and local anaesthetic management;
- tissue handling practice (including for infected and contaminated tissues), along with the requirements for differing tissue sites, such as skin, bowel or vessels;
- electrosurgery device usage;
- manipulation of endoscopic instruments in a 3D surgical environment while viewing a remote 2D image;
- visuospatial awareness, management of depth cueing and control of the ‘fulcrum effect’ during endoscopic surgery.
Take a look at a sample BSS programme
10% discount on this course for RCS members
Members, Fellows, Associates and Affiliates benefit from a 10% discount on this course when held at one of our partner centres - MSSSC (Manchester) and GAPS (St Georges, London).
Your discount will be applied automatically when booking.
Find out more about joining today.
PGCert in Surgery Associated Course
You will be awarded 2 credits toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Surgery upon booking this course. (The inclusion of courses in the PGCert in Surgery is subject to availability).
Booking Options
Regional Centres
09
Jul
2022
-
10
Jul
2022
£710
Pricing notes:
Full price: £710
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
King's College Hospital
Location:
King's College HospitalDenmark Hill
LONDON
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
bsscoursejnm@gmail.com
07415792099
Instructions:
Miss Tolu Salako, bsscoursejnm@gmail.com, 07415792099, To Register [1] Please complete the form at https://www.ddcrs.org/bss-course [2] On receipt of form, details of how to make payment will be sent to you. [3] Registration is not confirmed until a full payment is received and email confirmation View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £710
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Miss Tolu Salako
bsscoursejnm@gmail.com
https://www.ddcrs.org/bss-course
Book online
11
Jul
2022
-
12
Jul
2022
£750
Pricing notes:
Full price: £750
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Location:
MATTU [Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit]The Leggett Building
Guildford
GU2 7WG
United Kingdom
alisons@mattu.ac.uk
01483 688691
Instructions:
Mrs A Snook, alisons@mattu.ac.uk, 01483 688691 View in Google MapsBooking details
LimitedPricing notes:
Full price: £750
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs A Snook
alisons@mattu.ac.uk
http://www.mattu.org.uk
Book online
12
Jul
2022
-
13
Jul
2022
£695
Pricing notes:
Full price: £695
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT)
Location:
Welsh Institute for Minimal Access TherapyCardiff Medicentre
CARDIFF
CF14 4UJ
United Kingdom
wimat@cardiff.ac.uk
029 20682131
Instructions:
Mrs K Westlake, wimat@cardiff.ac.uk, 029 20682131 View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £695
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs K Westlake
wimat@cardiff.ac.uk
https://wimatcourses.cardiff.ac.uk/general_surgery/RCS-Intercollegiate-Basic-Surgical-Skills
Book online
Partner Centres
20
Jul
2022
-
21
Jul
2022
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
17
Aug
2022
-
18
Aug
2022
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
13
Sep
2022
-
14
Sep
2022
from £670.50
Pricing notes:
Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
Royal College of Surgeons35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
International Centres
14
Sep
2022
-
15
Sep
2022
AED 3675
Pricing notes:
Full price: AED 3675
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
University Of Sharjah
Location:
University of SharjahSharjah Surgical Institute
27272 SHARJAH
United Arab Emirates
nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae
00971 6505 7579
Instructions:
Mrs N S Shabbir, nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae, 00971 6505 7579 View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: AED 3675
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs N S Shabbir
nshabbir@sharjah.ac.ae
https://ssi.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Programs/Pages/CourseRegistrationForm.aspx?mcid=567
Book online
14
Oct
2022
-
15
Oct
2022
600€
Pricing notes:
Full price: 600€
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
University of Thessaly
Location:
IASO Thessalias Hospital8th klm O.N.R.
41500 LARISSA
Greece
bss.greece@gmail.com
00306 937220320
Instructions:
Ms E Kokoti, bss.greece@gmail.com, 00306 937220320 View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: 600€
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Ms E Kokoti
bss.greece@gmail.com
https://www.bss-greece.gr/
Book online
11
Nov
2022
-
12
Nov
2022
INR 25000/-
Pricing notes:
Full price: INR 25000/-
Course Fees:
Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.
For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.
Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS)
Location:
Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS)Senapati Bapat Road
PUNE 411004
India
drparag@sihspune.org
91 9822040971
Instructions:
Dr P Rishipathak, drparag@sihspune.org, 91 9822040971, For registration contact Dr Shrimathy V. +91 9029279349 moems@schs.edu.in; View in Google MapsBooking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: INR 25000/-
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
Have an account?
Please loginNot got an account?
Register to continueContact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Dr P Rishipathak
drparag@sihspune.org
https://schs.edu.in/
Book online
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Further information and queries
You can get in touch with us by emailing education@rcseng.ac.uk
We will endeavour to reply to you as soon as possible. Usually this is within a couple of days. Please note we do not work weekends.
Phone us
Call 020 7869 6300 to talk with a member of our team.
We are available to answer calls during our working hours of 8.30am–4:.0pm, Monday–Friday and there is a voicemail outside this time.