Bedside Procedure Courses

Bedside procedure courses are designed to teach junior doctors and other healthcare professionals about various medical procedures. This is achieved by using a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.

Core Medical Procedure Courses

These courses are ideal for Medics, including Internal Medicine trainees, who must learn the core procedures required for their portfolio.

What will I learn?

These courses typically cover a wide range of core medical procedures, including:

• Lumbar puncture
• Chest drain placement
• Pleural aspiration
• Ascitic tap
• Ascitic drain (therapeutic paracentesis)
• Central line insertion
• Temporary cardiac pacing
• NG tube insertion
• Femoral IV access
• DC cardioversion

Each procedure is typically covered in detail, including its indications, contraindications, complications, necessary equipment, step-by-step process, and aftercare.

Benefits Of Core Medical Procedure Courses

• Skill Acquisition: These courses allow you to gain hands-on experience and build confidence in performing these procedures under supervision before performing them on patients.
• Portfolio Building: They provide the necessary training for the procedures required for the medical portfolio, which is essential for career progression.
• Patient Safety: They enhance patient safety and comfort by ensuring the procedures are carried out proficiently.

Who Are These Courses For?

Core medical procedure courses are designed primarily for internal medicine trainees. However, they can be beneficial for any healthcare professional who needs to perform these procedures as part of their role.

Endoscopy Courses

Endoscopy courses offer endoscopic procedure training, focusing on theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

What Will I Learn?

You’ll learn about various aspects of endoscopic procedures, including their indications, contraindications, techniques, potential complications, and post-procedure care. Furthermore, you’ll also gain an understanding of the JAG endoscopy training system.

The JAG Endoscopy Training System, or JETS for short, is like a virtual academy for people learning to do endoscopies in the UK. It’s a go-to place for endoscopy training. 

They have lots of courses for learning different types of endoscopies, like OGD, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy. 

On top of that, JETS also offers an ePortfolio. It’s a handy online space where trainees can keep track of all the procedures they’ve done. Once they’ve completed their training, they get certified by JETS to do endoscopic procedures. 

So, in a nutshell, JETS is all about ensuring that endoscopy trainees get top-notch training and certification​.

Benefits of Endoscopy Courses

• Hands-On Experience: These courses often include practical sessions where you can gain hands-on experience under expert supervision.
• Advanced Skills: They provide the advanced skills necessary for performing endoscopic procedures.
• Career Advancement: Acquiring endoscopy skills can open new career opportunities and roles.

Who Are These Courses For?

Endoscopy courses are suitable for Gastroenterology and general surgery trainees, as well as ANPs/PAs working in gastroenterology or colorectal surgery.

Catheterisation Courses

Catheterisation courses equip healthcare professionals with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform urinary catheterisation, including standard, 3-way catheters for irrigation and suprapubic catheters.

What Will I Learn?

You’ll learn about the anatomy of the urinary system, along with indications and contraindications for catheterisation. Moreover, you’ll also brush up your knowledge about various types of catheters, step-by-step catheterisation process, potential complications, and aftercare.

Benefits Of Catheterisation Courses

• Skill Enhancement: These courses help you hone your catheterisation skills, ensuring you can perform the procedure confidently and effectively.
• Improved Patient Care: Proficiency in catheterisation can lead to better patient outcomes, reduced discomfort, and lower risk of complications such as infection.
• Expanded Scope of Practice: For healthcare professionals working in fields where catheterisation is standard, this course could expand your role and open up new opportunities.

Who Are These Courses For?

Catheterisation courses are helpful for a range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and physician assistants, who are involved in patient care where catheterisation might be required.

Cannulation and Intravenous Line Courses

Intravenous (IV) line courses provide comprehensive training on various IV lines, including ultrasound-guided cannulation, PICC, Central, Arterial, and dialysis lines.

What will I learn?

These courses teach the fundamental principles of IV therapy. This includes the anatomy and physiology of the venous system, appropriate equipment selection, insertion techniques, potential complications, and the management of IV lines.

Benefits Of Iv Line Courses

• Essential Skill Development: IV therapy is a common and critical aspect of patient care, and being proficient in this skill is crucial.
• Patient Safety: Proper training reduces the risk of complications like infection or infiltration, enhancing patient safety.
• Career Growth: IV line skills are desirable in many areas of healthcare, and possessing these skills can enhance your career prospects.

Who Are These Courses For?

IV line courses are designed for healthcare professionals administering IV therapy, including doctors, nurses, and other clinicians.

Biopsy Courses

Biopsy courses provide instruction on various biopsy techniques, including bone marrow biopsies, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), core biopsies, and skin biopsies.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn about the different biopsy techniques, when and how to use them, managing biopsy samples, and post-procedure care.

Benefits of Biopsy Courses

• Diagnostic Skills: Biopsy is a fundamental skill in diagnosis, and performing biopsies proficiently can enhance your diagnostic capabilities.
• Minimising Complications: Adequate training in biopsy techniques can minimise the risk of complications such as infection or inadequate samples.
• Professional Development: Mastering biopsy techniques can boost your CV and improve your professional standing.

Who Are These Courses For?

Biopsy courses are particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals in fields where biopsies are regularly performed, such as dermatology, surgery, and oncology.

Emergency Pericardiocentesis

Emergency pericardiocentesis courses provide instruction on this potentially life-saving procedure, which involves removing fluid from the pericardial sac around the heart.

What Will I Learn?

You’ll learn about the indications and contraindications for pericardiocentesis, the anatomy of the heart and pericardium, the step-by-step procedure, potential complications, and post-procedure care.

Benefits Of Emergency Pericardiocentesis Courses

• Confidence: With proper training, you’ll be confident in performing this necessary procedure.
• Life-Saving Skills: Proficiency in pericardiocentesis can be a life-saving skill in emergencies such as cardiac tamponade.
• Enhanced Patient Outcomes: Learning this skill can help improve patient outcomes in critical situations.

Who Are These Courses For?

Emergency pericardiocentesis courses benefit healthcare professionals in areas where this procedure might be required, such as emergency medicine, cardiology, and intensive care.