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The Minor Surgery Course
Learn to offer a safe, cost-effective and up to date minor surgery service
This highly practical and NHS accredited Minor Surgery Course is for healthcare professionals who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern Minor Surgery Service.
Hands-On
Practice
Online Resources and Handbook
Expert Supervision inc. DOPS
Royal College of Surgeons Accredited
What does the minor surgery course involve?
The Minor Surgery Course is led by highly experienced GPs and Primary Care surgeons, ensuring that a community focus and context is maintained throughout. They are supported by plastic, orthopaedic and dermatological surgeons, ensuring we always teach the most recent, relevant, and evidence based practices.
The Minor Surgery Course begins with a series of punchy and entertaining lectures, where we cover practical tips, useful advice, and all the key safety information you need. This is followed by live demonstrations and supervised hands on simulated practice for the majority of the 2 Days.
What will you gain from this minor surgery course?
Completion of this Minor Surgery Course will:
– Teach you how to setup a safe, cost-effective and modern minor surgery service
– Give you the ability to accurately diagnose and treat a range of skin lesions and conditions
– Train you when to choose and how to perform correct excision methods
– Equip you with a range of simple and advanced wound closure techniques in a simulated environment
– Give you the confidence to begin operating
Performing minor surgery in NHS Primary Care?
NHS Primary Care Practitioners wishing to perform (and get paid for) surgical procedures under the Minor Surgery Directly Enhanced Service (“the Minor Surgery DES”) must submit evidence of appropriate ongoing training, including confirmation that a Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment has taken place in a simulated environment.
The course includes a DOPS Assessment, which will be noted on your Certificate of Completion. This can then be submitted to your local/regional commissioners, so that you can remain accredited to perform these procedures under the Minor Surgery DES. This training usually needs to be renewed every 2-3 years.
What resources are included with the minor surgery course?
Before the course you will receive online access to our highly regarded Minor Surgery Resource Area, which includes:
– Our up to date and fully referenced Minor Surgery Handbook
– Our suite of close up demonstration videos, including in-vivo guides and walkthroughs
– Consent Forms & Guidelines
– Patient Information Videos (unbranded and ready to use in your own practice)
– Standard Operating Procedures
On the day of the course you’ll receive your personal Minor Surgery Pack, which includes all the surgical instruments, sutures, and various simulation training tissue (skin, pigmented lesions, lipoma, cyst & abscess) you’ll need for the 2 days.
We strive to offer excellent post-course support, and our friendly tutor team remain available for any post-course questions or queries.
Who is the minor surgery course suitable for:
- Novices and Beginners
- Intermediates and Experts
- GPs & Hospital Doctors
- Nurse & Paramedic Practitioners
- Community & Private Practitioners
The Minor Surgery Course is suitable for healthcare professionals at all skill levels.
For beginners, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to minor surgery techniques in a simulated environment, helping you build a strong foundation. For those with previous experience, the course offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and adopt updated best practices. Experienced practitioners will benefit from a thorough refresher and the chance to engage with peers to share insights and experiences.
The Minor Surgery Course is specifically designed for GPs, Hospital Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, and Community Practitioners, but is open to all healthcare professionals looking to enhance their minor surgical skills in a supportive, simulated setting.
13 years
of development
15,000+
Trained
All
Experience levels
2 days
Duration
12
CPD points
Setting the Standard in Minor Surgery
This Minor Surgery Course is Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of surgical training.
We also deliver this Minor Surgery Course on behalf of several prestigious institutions, including the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
In partnership with NB Medical Education, the UK’s largest provider of Primary Care education, we are dedicated to equipping healthcare professionals with the latest skills and knowledge to excel in their practice.
Get Great at Minor Surgery
Learn to offer a safe, cost-effective and modern minor surgery service
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Is this minor surgery course suitable for me ?
This highly practical and NHS Accredited Minor Surgery Course is for healthcare professionals who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern Minor Surgery Service.
The Minor Surgery Course is suitable for all skills levels.
For beginners, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to minor surgery techniques in a simulated environment, helping you build a strong foundation. For those with previous experience, the course offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and adopt updated best practices. Experienced practitioners will benefit from a thorough refresher and the chance to engage with peers to share insights and experiences.
The Minor Surgery Course is specifically designed for GPs, Hospital Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, and Community Practitioners, but is open to all healthcare professionals looking to enhance their minor surgical skills in a supportive, simulated setting.
Allied Health Professionals and non-independent practitioners should confirm the education requirements with their Professional & Membership Bodies prior to practicing minor surgery independently. Some professions may require higher education / a diploma, which this course will not provide.
Does this course include a DOPS Assessment?
Yes! The course includes a DOPS Assessment, which will be noted on your Certificate of Completion.
For Primary Care NHS Practitioners, our Certificate of Completion can be submitted to your local/regional commissioners, so that you can become/remain accredited to perform these procedures under the Minor Surgery DES.
This training usually needs to be renewed every 2-3 years.
Is the minor surgery course open to international delegates?
The minor surgery course is open to delegates of all nationalities. We regularly have international delegates completing this course with us.
Is there any pre-course reading?
There is no pre-course reading required before attending the minor surgery course.
1 week before the course commences, we will send you instructions on how to access the Minor Surgery Resource Area on our website. From there, you will be able to access the course handbook alongside our demonstration videos and other useful documents. Once again, you do not need to review these before the course, and they are intended for post-course reference.
We are very happy to give you early access to these materials if you’d like. Simply get in touch with your order number.
Can I bulk buy this course?
If you have enough interested delegates (20 or more), we are happy to look into holding a bespoke course just for you.
Whether this is your practice, PCN, ICB or even a group of friends, we can deliver this course with all materials directly to you.
This can be anywhere in the UK or internationally, and can work out more economically versatile for individuals and groups. Get in touch and see what we can do for you.
Why should I choose this course?
Over the years our Minor Surgery Course has been developed and refined by a multidisciplinary team, including expert GPs, Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Surgeons, & Dermatologists. Throughout these updates we’ve kept this highly acclaimed course fun, friendly and informative.
We use a range of advanced learning aids, including highly realistic simulation tissue, high quality instruments and sutures, live demonstrations, and in-vivo videos.
You will also gain online access to our acclaimed Minor Surgery Resource Area, which includes:
– Our up to date and fully referenced Minor Surgery Handbook
– Our suite of close up demonstration videos, including in-vivo guides and walkthroughs
– Consent Forms & Guidelines
– Patient Information Videos (unbranded and ready to use in your own practice)
– Standard Operating Procedures
We have over twelve years’ experience of running our Minor Surgery Course in the UK and abroad for internationally recognised bodies, including the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), the Royal College of Nursing (RSM) and many CCGs.
This minor surgery course is recommended by the largest Primary Care educational provider in the UK, NB Medical Education, who share our passion for equipping healthcare professionals with the latest skills, knowledge and techniques.
Will this count towards my CPD?
Yes! Attendance of the 2 Day Minor Surgery Course will gain you 12 CPD Hours / Credits, which will be displayed on your Certificate of Completion.
Will this course allow me to practice independently?
The Minor Surgery Course covers all the practical techniques and guidance needed to perform minor surgery in a simulated environment. However, like most CPD courses, it is not a postgraduate qualification or diploma, and does not in isolation qualify healthcare professionals to practise minor surgery independently.
The requirements for practising minor surgery independently can vary between and within professions. For some, it may require a higher education qualification (such as a diploma). For others, it may involve CPD training like this course, followed by an employer’s competency-based assessment and sign-off. In certain cases, particularly for independent practitioners and doctors, this training should be complemented by local mentorship, reflective practice, audit, and appraisal.
If you are not a prescriber, you will also need arrangements in place for local anaesthetic prescriptions under a Patient Group Directive (PGD) or Patient Specific Direction (PSD) prior to any treatment.
This course is attended by doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other NMC/HCPC registered professionals, either to gain a solid foundation in minor surgery or as a CPD refresher or skills enhancement. As the course uses simulation models and synthetic skin instead of real patients, there are no specific eligibility criteria for attending.
The course includes formative assessments, designed to support ongoing learning and skill development rather than serve as a final, pass/fail judgement of competence.
Can trainees and junior doctors attend?
Yes! We are always delighted to have trainees, medical students, FYs & STs attending our Minor Surgery Course. You’ll find it an excellent introduction to these skills.
How can my employer pay for me?
The fastest way to secure your minor surgery course place is to use a credit/debit card to purchase your course via our website. You could either pay yourself and claim back from your employer, or they could make the purchase on your behalf using a company credit card.
If your employer wishes to make payment via bank transfer, and requires an invoice from us, then please add the desired course to your cart, and select the ‘Pay By Invoice‘ option at the checkout page.
Instead of charging you, we will generate and send you an invoice for your training place, which you must then sent to your employer for payment.
At checkout please ensure you submit the correct Billing Details for your employer. Please also ensure you submit any Purchase Order Number, if provided to you by your employer. Purchase Order Numbers are often required by large NHS Organisations.
We will complete your order and email your tickets once funds have cleared in our account.
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