Upcoming Medical Conferences in Chester

Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS) is organized by The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of England and will be held from Sep 05 - 06, 2018 at Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is Surgeons. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 CPD Points. Conference Description : BSS is widely viewed as a cornerstone course for all trainees taking up their first surgical position. Over two highly practical days, you will learn a range of essential basic surgical skills and techniques within a controlled workshop environment. 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 Learning Outcomes : • 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 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

GP Forum Health Education 1 Day Course - Chester is organized by GP Forum and will be held on Oct 18, 2018 at Chester, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.