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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)

  • £670.50
  • 2 days
  • 12.00 CPD Points
£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

Thu
30
Mar
2023
-
Fri
31
Mar
2023
£675.00
Kingsbridge Training Academy

30 Mar 2023
-
31 Mar 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.

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Kingsbridge Training Academy

Location:

Kingsbridge Training Academy
10 Falcon Way
BELFAST
BT12 6SQ
United Kingdom
info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com
02890 735273 5503

Instructions:

Mr Conor McKee , info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com, 02890 735273 5503
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Full price: £675.00

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info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com
https://kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com/courses/intercollegiate-basic-surgical-skills/

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Tue
18
Apr
2023
-
Wed
19
Apr
2023
£695
Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT)

18 Apr 2023
-
19 Apr 2023

£695

Pricing notes:

Full price: £695

Course Fees:

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Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT)

Location:

Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy
Cardiff Medicentre
CARDIFF
CF14 4UJ
United Kingdom
MorganC56@cardiff.ac.uk
02920 682131

Instructions:

Mr C Morgan, MorganC56@cardiff.ac.uk, 02920 682131
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Full price: £695

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MorganC56@cardiff.ac.uk
https://wimatcourses.cardiff.ac.uk/general_surgery/RCS-Intercollegiate-Basic-Surgical-Skills

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Sat
22
Apr
2023
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Sun
23
Apr
2023
£710
King's College Hospital

22 Apr 2023
-
23 Apr 2023

£710

Pricing notes:

Full price: £710

Course Fees:

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King's College Hospital

Location:

King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
LONDON
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
bsscoursejnm@gmail.com
44 7983595879

Instructions:

Miss Tolu Salako, bsscoursejnm@gmail.com, 44 7983595879, To Register [1] Please complete the form at https://form.123formbuilder.com/2911554/bss-application-form [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 rec
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Partner Centres

Thu
13
Apr
2023
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Fri
14
Apr
2023
from £670.50
LONDON, United Kingdom

13 Apr 2023
-
14 Apr 2023

from £670.50

Pricing notes:

Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50

Course Fees:

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LONDON, United Kingdom

Location:

RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300
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Sat
15
Apr
2023
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Sun
16
Apr
2023
from £670.50
LONDON, United Kingdom

15 Apr 2023
-
16 Apr 2023

from £670.50

Pricing notes:

Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50

Course Fees:

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LONDON, United Kingdom

Location:

RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300
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Tue
16
May
2023
-
Wed
17
May
2023
from £670.50
LONDON, United Kingdom

16 May 2023
-
17 May 2023

from £670.50

Pricing notes:

Full price: £745.00
RCS Affiliates: £670.50
RCS England Members/Fellows: £670.50

Course Fees:

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LONDON, United Kingdom

Location:

RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300
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International Centres

Fri
31
Mar
2023
-
Sat
01
Apr
2023
600€
University of Thessaly

31 Mar 2023
-
01 Apr 2023

600€

Pricing notes:

Full price: 600€

Course Fees:

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University of Thessaly

Location:

IASO Thessalias Hospital
8th klm O.N.R.
41500 LARISSA
Greece
bss.greece@gmail.com
00306 937220320

Instructions:

Ms E Kokoti, bss.greece@gmail.com, 00306 937220320
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Full price: 600€

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Fri
28
Apr
2023
-
Sat
29
Apr
2023
INR 25000/-
Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS)

28 Apr 2023
-
29 Apr 2023

INR 25000/-

Pricing notes:

Full price: INR 25000/-

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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 further queries please contact Mr Atul Saraf on 9604601595 or pgdems@schs.edu.in:;
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Full price: INR 25000/-

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https://schs.edu.in/

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Wed
24
May
2023
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Thu
25
May
2023
AED 3675
University Of Sharjah

24 May 2023
-
25 May 2023

AED 3675

Pricing notes:

Full price: AED 3675

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University Of Sharjah

Location:

University of Sharjah
Sharjah 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
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