Courses of Interest
This page lists short courses of particular interest to emergency physicians run by external organisations.
If you wish to have your course displayed, please contact the College Registrar for further information: registrar@collemergencymed.ac.uk
Other areas of the website also contain information about emergency courses:
CEM Study Days and Courses College study days and courses are listed in the CPD section
EM trainee courses Further courses of particular interest to Trainees (including details of MCEM preparation courses) are listed in the EMTA section
CEM Simulation Faculty Courses
Courses approved by CEM Details of the Following courses can be found on the Courses approved by CEM page:
- UK Training in Emergency Airway Management (TEAM) Courses
- Royal Society of Medicine courses
- Advanced Life Support courses
- Meningitis Awareness courses
MAY 2012
8th Emergency and Critical Care ECHO Course
For specialists in Acute, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Anaesthesia organised by Barts and The London NHS Trust in partnership with Infomed Research and Training, on Thursday 17 May 2012 in London.
Training course in Introduction to Humanitarian and Medical Relief Work
This is a two day course on the 19 and 20 May 2012
NCVO Conference Suite in London
Many medical and allied health professionals consider volunteering abroad at some stage in their careers. These can be for the purpose of both personal and professional development.
If you want to know what it takes, or would like to find out more about being a humanitarian worker or perhaps a volunteer, then join us on our specially designed course. Now in its sixth year, this training programme has established itself as a credible introductory course for short term volunteer deployments. Delegates may choose to attend both or just one of the course days.http://www.doctorsworldwide.org/news/humanitarian-aid-training-19th-20th-may/
Acute and general medicine for the physician
Monday 21 May 2012 - Tuesday 22 May 2012
Venue: Manchester Renaissance HotelBased on the Acute and General Medicine for the Physician conference held at the RCP in October 2011, this two-day conference is aimed at consultant physicians and trainees who undertake general medicine as part of their clinical service. Topics covered will be on the practical problems of diagnosis and treatment and will highlight particularly acute management issues.
Conference organiser: Royal College of Physicians
Contact Person: Conference Department
Contact Email: conferences@rcplondon.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: 020 3075 1436/252/1300
URL: http://events.rcplondon.ac.uk/details.aspx?e=2571
Emergency Medicine Continuing Education Forum 8
Date: 23 May, 2012
Hours: 08:00 - 17:15. Sessions of 30 or 45mins
Venue: Clinical Sciences Building, University Hospital, Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Target audience: Consultants, associate specialists and final year trainees in Emergency Medicine
Cost: £50 (yes, £50!) per consultant, including lunch
(Consultants may nominate middle-grade colleagues to accompany them, free of charge, space permitting – a standby list will be used)
(This event is partly sponsored by pharmaceutical companies)CPD credits: Approved for 7 hours by the College of Emergency Medicine, London
Registration: In order to improve planning, we have changed our registration procedure to the following:
Step 1: E-mail your interest and request the number of places you would like to reserve to EMCEF@hotmail.co.uk or drydok@hotmail.com. For each delegate, please include a name, place of work, grade (consultant, SpR, etc.), contact telephone number and e-mail address
Step 2: Await a response to confirm that spaces are available. Until payment is received, your place is not guaranteed
Step 3: Make cheque payable to "UHCW NHS Trust" and mail it to:
EMCEF (Please ensure “EMCEF” is written on the envelope!)
C/o Alon Duby
Emergency Department, University Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DXInquiries:
EMCEF Organising Committee: EMCEF@hotmail.co.uk or drydok@hotmail.com
15th London Level 1 Emergency Ultrasound Course for Acute and Emergency Physicians and Intensivists
A practical course on the use of Ultrasound in the assessment of critically ill patients designed for Acute Physicians, Anaesthetists, Intensivists and Emergency Physician, on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 May 2012, in London.
http://www.infomedltd.co.uk/events/12_05_level1_us15/about.htm
JUNE 2012
NCEPOD report launch: Time to Intervene?
A review of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as a result of an in-hospital cardiac arrest
When: Friday 1st June 2012
Where: The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London
What: The aim of this study was to identify remediable factors in the process of care of adult patients who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a hospital setting
Trans Oesophageal Echo (TOE) for Non-Cardiac Surgery & Intensive Care
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
Tuesday 19 June 2012 & Wednesday 20 June 2012
21 Portland Place, Westminster, LONDON
Since the introduction of Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE)in the cardiac operating theatres, the diagnostic use of this modality of cardiac ultrasound has rapidly expanded to other areas such as Intensive Care, Non - Cardiac Surgery and Emergency rooms. The aim of this two day seminar is to introduce the delegate to the fundamental principles that underpin this technique and situations in which it is useful.
Further information and book places: http://www.aagbi.org/education/events-search
Emergency medicine clinical excellence series part 14: Sweat and blood
Friday 22 June 2012
Organiser: Section of Emergency Medicine | Venue: RSMProgramme includes:
• Sports medicine in the elite athlete
• Sports medicine in the Emergency Department
• The role of the Sports Physiotherapist
• Fever in the traveller from afar
• Haematological emergencies
• Update in thromboembolic diseaseBook online: http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/emc03.php
Paediatric Emergency Care Conference: 27 June 2012
Aimed at healthcare professionals working in paediatric emergency care settings, this workshop will highlight the changes in emergency care and explore service planning and provision through case studies and facilitated discussion.
http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/events/paediatric-emergency-care-conference
July 2012
Simulation Faculty Course
Learn how to use simulation for teaching the Emergency Way. Taught BY emergency physicians FOR emergency physicians.
Monday 9th July 2012
Simulation Suite
Top Floor Education Centre
Royal United Hospital Bath
10:00 to 16:00£150
The focus of the day is to maximise the educational value of high fidelity simulation in emergency medicine. This is not a ‘knobology’ course.
Learning outcomes:
• Appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of high fidelity simulation based teaching
• Describe and perform effective debriefing
• Understand Crisis Resource Management and apply it to Emergency MedicineOnly 8 places available
Please contact ed.bartlett@nhs.net to reserve a place.
Contact nicola.jakeman@nhs.net or for further information.Consultants or ST5-6 Trainees only please. Previous attendance on teaching course (GIC course or equivalent) OR autonomous practice as simulation faculty required. Please make experience as trainer clear on application
SEPTEMBER 2012
Edinburgh Case-based Update in Severe Poisoning
A case-based update for clinicians who treat poisoned patients
20 September 2012, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
This one day update will use cases and an interactive voting system to discuss severe poisoning. Teaching will be based on National Poisons Information Service consultant’s clinical practice in Edinburgh’s toxicology ward and on referrals taken from clinicians across the UK.The programme is available here.
Download a poster for your department, or a flyer/registration form.Fee £80
CPD approval applied for.
For further information: Lindsay Gordon, Course Administrator, NPIS Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 242 1383 / spib@luht.scot.nhs.uk
Resuscitation Council (UK) 2012 Symposium
Thursday 27 September 2012
National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, BirminghamProgramme, abstract information and registration details available at:
http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/events.htm
Imperial College London - CPD courses
The Imperial College School of Professional Development provides a variety of short courses in medicine and healthcare which may be of interest and relevance to CEM members. You can view a list of courses at http://www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd
Basic Trauma Course - Solihull Hospital
A series of one day courses aimed at FY1/FY2/ST level doctors to help them feel confident in managing common and serious Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions. Dates in 2011/2012 are:
12 May 2012
Download flyer for more information. Visit www.traumacourses.co.uk to apply
UK OPAT Initiative Workshop Series 2012
The 2012 OPAT Initiative Workshop Series aims to provide instruction in, and opportunities for shared experiences on, how to develop, implement and audit services for the management of serious infections in community settings. This will be delivered via keynote lectures, case presentations, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities.
Workshops are being held at various locations across the UK between April and November 2012.
The first workshop is being held in London on 23rd April (Download Programme)
Download 2012 OPAT workshop programme and registration form
For further information, please contact Esme Hewings on 0121 236 1988 or by email ehewings@bsac.org.uk
Simulator Airway Ventilator Emergency (SAVE) Courses 2012
When: 24th September 2012 (0845 - 1645)
Where: David Dunn Suite/Simulation Centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital
For Emergency Medicine consultants and EM/ Anaesthetic/ ITU & Acute Medicine trainees at ST3, ST4 and ST5
SIMULATION CENTRE - This is an intensive one-day course aimed at Emergency Medicine consultants and EM/Anaesthetic/ITU & Acute Medicine trainees in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of training. The SAVE course uses a high-fidelity patient simulator to allow candidates to review their skills in emergency airway management in the context of managing acutely ill or injured patients in the resuscitation room. Video debriefing is facilitated by experienced emergency medicine and anaesthetic faculty.
Aims:
- Effective management of airways
- Adapting RSI to different clinical scenarios
- Emergency airway drills
The SAVE course does not address the basic competencies of airway management and will be more beneficial to participants if they have already attended the UK Emergency Airway Course.
Accreditation from the College of Emergency Medicine has been sought. The cost of the course is £170 to include a light lunch and refreshments. Places are limited to 6 delegates.
Download registration form
Expedition & Wilderness Medicine
Expedition & Wilderness Medicine is the leading provider of expedition, wilderness and remote medicine training courses for medical professionals, both here in the UK and also in a number of carefully selected overseas locations.
The Expedition & Wilderness Medicine training faculty aims to prepare both medical professionals and expedition members for the rigours of providing medical care and leadership in wilderness areas far from advanced medical facilities. The courses aim to provide expedition medics with the skills and practical knowledge to become valuable members of an expedition or remote medical team.
Visit www.expeditionmedicine.co.uk for more information.