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A nationally standardised, interactive one-day course Recognition & Response in Child Protection has been developed by Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH), National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG).

Who can apply?

The course has been developed for doctors in training mainly in paediatrics and accident & emergency, although doctors in training working in general practice and other specialty areas may find aspects of the course relevant. It may be possible for other groups to access the course, if you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact ALSG (cpcourses@alsg.org).

What does it contain?

A series of lectures and small group workshops, discussions and role plays cover the following areas:
> Introduction
> Background
> How do you feel?
> Recognising Child Abuse and Neglect
> Introduction: What do you do including Communication
> Role Plays: What do you do including Communication
> Working Together with other professionals and parents
> Outcomes
> What did you learn today and where do you go from here?

When/where will the course take place?

Monday 17th November 2008 at the UBHT Education Centre, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8AE

How much is it?

£100 per person - including all course material and day-time catering

What course materials will I receive?

> An interactive DVD-ROM developed specifically for this package
> Child Protection Companion – a book developed by RCPCH for all paediatricians
> Child Protection Reader – a book written specifically for this package

How can I apply?

Please reserve a place first by contacting Jodie Lovell on Tel 0117 342 0056 or e-mail: jodie.lovell@ubht.nhs.uk and complete the application form below...

Packs have to be pre-ordered two months prior to course date so the Closing Date for completed application form & payment is Monday 15th September 2008.

10th to 13th March 2008
General Paediatric Surgery for Paediatric Surgical Trainees (Residential Course-Birmingham)
This is a new national course which fills a gap in the portfolio of courses available to surgical trainees who are aiming to be specialist paediatric surgeons.
Download the programme and faculty from here or go to the RCS site.

Previously called Core Skills in Paediatric Surgery. This course is designed to give paediatric surgical trainees an introduction to the core skills and common techniques used in neonates and young infants. Application forms.
Date: 15 - 16 January 2008
Fee: £900
Held at: The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Status: Places available
Contact: paediatric@rcseng.ac.uk
or call: 020 7869 6332

Convenor
Mr Anthony Lander
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Diana Princess of Wales Children's Hospital, Birmingham

Level-ST 1-3

Content
• Neonatal bowel anastomosis
• PUJ obstruction
• Stamm gastrostomy and duodenal atresia
• Oesophageal atresia
• Use of loupes and headlights

Format
• Introductory lectures and discussions
• Skills training supported by simulators with jigs

Duration
2 days

Key benefits
To develop some of the techniques more commonly employed in paediatric surgery for trainees committed to a career in the speciality.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England, invites trainees to their NEW residential course General Paediatric Surgery for Paediatric Surgical Trainees. This is a new national course which fills a gap in the portfolio of courses available to surgical trainees who are aiming to be specialist paediatric surgeons. The content is based on the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP).  
 
Convenor
Mr Girish Jawaheer
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Birmingham Children's Hospital
 
Course Programme
· Evidence-based practice
· Management of chyle leaks
· Long term outcomes of selected neonatal conditions
· Empyema
· Imaging
· Intestinal failure (SBS)
· Cholelithiasis
· Pancreatitis
· Trauma
· Splenectomy
· Haematology
· Endocrine and metabolic conditions
· Pain
· Neck swellings
· Vascular malformations
· Viva practice !
 
Format
• Pre course exercises
• Problem based learning
• Workshops
• Symposia 
 
Fee 
£950 - Residential (Mon Tues Wed)    
£700 - Non residential
 
The course is organised by the Raven Department of Education of The Royal College of Surgeons of England and will be held at:
Horton Grange 
Conference Park
Lucas House
48 Edgbaston Park Road
Birmingham B15 2RA
 
For more information please contact:
T: 020 7869 6341 F: 020 7869 6329 E: paediatric@rcseng.ac.uk
Or visit their website at:
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education/courses/specialty/paedcourses.html

Common Elective and Acute Problems in the General Surgery of Childhood
13-14 December 2007

Aims
This course aims to update the current management of common paediatric surgical problems.
This two-day course is aimed at:
-STs 1-8 and Consultants in General Surgery
-STs 1-2 in Paediatric Surgery
 
Convenor
Mr Harry Ward
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, The Royal London Hospital
 
Mr Tony Lander
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Diana Princess of Wales Children Hospital
Tutor in Paediatric, The Royal College of Surgeons of England
 
Course Programme
Elective Surgery
-Lumps and bumps
-Neck swelling
-Constipation and rectal bleeding
-Umbilicus and abdominal wall
-Groin and scrotal swelling
 Medico/legal
-Ethics
-Consent
 Acute Surgery
-Acute scrotum
-Incarcerated inguinal hernia
-Vomiting infants/Intussusceptions, congenital, pyloric stenosis
-Acute/recurrent abdominal pain
-Appendicitis
 
Format - Lecture and interactive discussion centred on clinical scenarios.
Fee: £500
For more information please contact:
T: 020 7869 6332 F: 020 7869 6329 E: paediatric@rcseng.ac.uk

International Paediatric Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic and Urological
Endoscopic Hands on Workshop, Leeds
10-13 July 2007

To reserve your place please contact:
Azad Najmaldin
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist
Department of Paediatric Surgery
Level 08 - Gledhow Wing
St James's University Hospital
Leeds  LS9 7TF
UK
Tel:    0113 2064014
Fax:   0113 2065496
E-mail:  parmjit.jajuha@leedsth.nhs.uk
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For urology trainees a hypospadias masterclass is available on the 12th-13th of February at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Conveners
Mr Alan P Dickson Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Mr Christopher Driver Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
Mr Michael Timmons, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Bradford Royal Infirmary

Outline Programme: Overview, Embryology, Epidemiology, Assessment of Penis Anaesthesia Analgesia Pyschological Aspects Catheters and Dressings Incised Urethral Plate Urethroplasty Distal Hypospadias Magpi/Mathieu Incised Urethral Plate Urethroplasty Proximal Hypospadias Foreskin reconstruction Staged Procedures Management of Complications Round Table Discussion Summary of Learning Points

This course is designed to give trainees interested in paediatric surgery an introduction to core skills and common techniques.
Date: 24 - 25 January 2007
Fee: £850
Held at: The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Status: Places available
Contact: generalsurgery@rcseng.ac.uk
or call: 020 7869 6343

Application Form

Convenor

Anthony Lander
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Diana Princess of Wales Children's Hospital, Birmingham
Level Paediatric HSTs 1-3 and senior SHOs interested in paediatric surgery
Content
• Neonatal bowel anastomosis
• PUJ obstruction
• Stamm gastrostomy and duodenal atresia
• Oesophageal atresia
• Use of loupes and headlights
Format
• Introductory lectures and discussions
• Skills training supported by simulators with jigs
Duration 2 days
Key benefits To introduce some of the techniques more commonly employed in paediatric surgery to trainees committed to a career in the speciality.
What you get Readings handbook

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-a comprehensive overview of neonatal surgery via talks by leading British experts in neonatal surgery and allied topics;     
-interactive clinical scenario discussions;   
-dedicated FRCS (Paeds Surgery) examination practice session;
-opportunity to develop friendships with colleagues from centres across the world.

June 7-8 2007. Naples, Italy

25-26 January 2007
St. George’s and Royal Marsden Hospitals
UKCCSG / BAPS Paediatric Surgery Oncology course

Conveners: Keith Holmes and Bruce Okoye

Programme will include:
.Update lectures on major childhood tumour types
.Interactive MDT discussion of ‘real’ patients with Surgeons,
Oncologists, Radiologists, Pathologists and Radiotherapists
.Special dinner with faculty
.End of course quiz with prizes
.Details of Programme and Registration will be posted on BAPS website

13th December 2006
 
This is a one day seminar aimed at both paediatric surgery trainees, and consultant general surgeons and trainees with an interest in paediatric surgery.  It is a lecture and discussion based course, with a wide range of topics, including:
·              Constipation and rectal bleeding
·              Vomiting infants/Intussusceptions, congenital pyloric stenosis
·              Umbilicus and abdominal wall
·              Groin and scrotal swelling
·              Appendicitis
The course is ideal as an update for paediatric surgical treatment, or as an introduction for emergency paediatric referrals to the DGH. 
Aimed at:  all trainees in paediatric surgery and consultants and trainees in general surgery (with an interest in paediatric surgery)
Convener: Mr Harry Ward, the Royal London Hospital.
Fee: £295
 
If you are interested in attending this course, please call 020 7869 6343 or E-mail generalsurgery@rcseng.ac.uk.  Alternatively, please visit this link for the application form:
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education/courses/common_acute.html

This is a new course and will be piloted on Tuesday 3 October at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This course is specifically focused on surgical training and how to teach and assess surgical skills.
 
The course is aimed at HSTs and consultants who have already completed a generic Training the Trainers type course. 
This one day module has been designed to provide a surgical focus to teaching and learning in surgical practice.
 
Previous training must have covered
• Principles of learning
• Structuring large and small teaching sessions
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Principles of assessment
• Participants must have already attended a two day Training the Trainers style course
 
If you would like further information on this course, please telephone 020 7869 6350 or e-mail or follow the link.
 

This popular course is in its 14th year and has been a valuable foundation for trainees in the past.
To register download the form.

Oxford Neonatal Surgery Course 
3 July - 7 July 2006 

St Anne's College, OXFORD
See PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Course Organisers: Mr Paul Johnson, Mr Rang Shawis and Professor Lewis Spitz
A five-day residential course aimed primarily at Senior Trainees in Paediatric Surgery providing an extensive overview of different aspects of neonatal surgery with particular emphasis on evidence based practice and practical approaches to difficult clinical scenarios.
For further enquiries and booking forms, please email: mrjohnson.secretary@orh.nhs.uk