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.
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)
- £799.00
- 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. Many centres use a variety of porcine and ovine/ maleagrine tissues although some choose to use synthetic tissue. Please check with the centre in advance if this is a concern for you. The Bjorn Saven Centre at RCS England uses animal tissue.
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
28
Sep
2023
-
29
Sep
2023
£650.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £650.00
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.
Addenbrookes Hospital
Location:
Addenbrookes HospitalHills Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
ab2340@medschl.cam.ac.uk
01223 256229
Instructions:
Mrs A Bloomfield, ab2340@medschl.cam.ac.uk, 01223 256229, Please book your place on the PGMC website: https://www.cam-pgmc.ac.uk/ View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £650.00
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Mrs A Bloomfield
ab2340@medschl.cam.ac.uk
mailto:ab2340@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Book online
28
Sep
2023
-
29
Sep
2023
£675.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £675.00
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.
Kingsbridge Training Academy
Location:
Kingsbridge Training Academy10 Falcon Way
BELFAST
BT12 6SQ
United Kingdom
info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com
0289735273
Instructions:
Kingsbridge Training Academy, info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com, 0289735273, This highly practical and interactive 2 day course has been designed to introduce surgical trainees to safe surgical practice within a controlled workshop environment. Suitable for: FY1, FY2, CT1, CT2, ST1, ST2, SAS. Especially those who are about to e View in Google MapsPricing notes:
Full price: £675.00
Fully Booked
Contact details:
Please contact the coordinator:
Kingsbridge Training Academy
info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com
https://kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com/courses/intercollegiate-basic-surgical-skills/
Book online
29
Sep
2023
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30
Sep
2023
£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.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustHULL
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
janine.peck1@nhs.net
01482 816672
Instructions:
Ms J Peck, janine.peck1@nhs.net, 01482 816672 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 J Peck
janine.peck1@nhs.net
mailto:janine.peck1@nhs.net
Book online
Partner Centres
25
Oct
2023
-
26
Oct
2023
£799.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £799.00
RCS Affiliates: £639.20
RCS England Associates: £639.20
RCS England Members/Fellows: £639.20
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:
RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
27
Oct
2023
-
28
Oct
2023
£799.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £799.00
RCS Affiliates: £639.20
RCS England Associates: £639.20
RCS England Members/Fellows: £639.20
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:
RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
Book online
Book online
21
Nov
2023
-
22
Nov
2023
£799.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £799.00
RCS Affiliates: £639.20
RCS England Associates: £639.20
RCS England Members/Fellows: £639.20
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:
RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
Book online
Book online
Book online
International Centres
17
Nov
2023
-
18
Nov
2023
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
mailto:bss.greece@gmail.com
Book online
24
Nov
2023
-
25
Nov
2023
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 details contact Mr. Atul Saraf +91 9604601595 or visit www.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/assets/pdf/2023/BSS.pdf
Book online
25
Nov
2023
-
26
Nov
2023
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.
MGM Medical College
Location:
MGM Medical College & HospitalSector 1, Kamothe
NAVI MUMBAI- 410209
India
skillslabnm@mgmmcnm.edu.in
+919820643638
Instructions:
Nitesh Kadam, skillslabnm@mgmmcnm.edu.in, +919820643638, Additional Contact: 9823066285 shekhar1971@gmail.com 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:
Nitesh Kadam
skillslabnm@mgmmcnm.edu.in
mailto:skillslabnm@mgmmcnm.edu.in
Book online
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