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Browse surgical skills courses for UK doctors — from basic suturing to advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery training. Hands-on workshops for all grades.

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Live CourseSponsored

Teach the Teacher Course for IMT & Other Specialties

Erudical

Sat 24 OctVirtual

+3 more dates

£199

erudical.com ↗

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Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Thu 15 Oct (2 days)Belfast

+10 more dates

£679.20

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Intermediate skills in laparoscopic surgery (Inter Lap)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)BRADFORD

£600

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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Instructor course

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)London

+7 more dates

£745

Live CourseSponsored

National Medical Education & Research Conference (NMERC) 2026

NMERC

Sat 14 NovVirtual

£149

nmerc.org ↗

Live Course

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)Liverpool

+8 more dates

From £644

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Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Sat 24 OctLeicester

+2 more dates

£180

Live Course

Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Mon 2 Nov (2 days)Nottingham

£1895

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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Reverification Programme

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Wed 11 NovHarrogate

+5 more dates

From £450

Live Course

Systematic Training in Acute Illness Recognition and Treatment START

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Mon 30 NovLONDON

£299.00

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Surgical Skills — Frequently Asked Questions

What surgical skills courses are available for non-surgeons?

Basic surgical skills courses cover suturing, wound management, and sterile technique — useful for ED doctors, GPs, and anyone who handles minor procedures. You don't need to be on a surgical training pathway. For surgical trainees, there are more advanced options including laparoscopic skills, cadaveric workshops, and robotic surgery courses.

Do surgical skills courses count for CST applications?

Yes — surgical skills courses provide evidence of commitment to surgery for your portfolio. CST now uses letter grades (A–E) rather than numerical points, and course certificates still contribute to your assessed evidence. The RCS-accredited Basic Surgical Skills course is widely recognised. Check the current CST portfolio guidance for exact requirements.

How much does a Basic Surgical Skills course cost?

The RCS Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course costs £849 at the Bjorn Saven Centre (RCS England), with a 20% discount for members, fellows, and affiliates (bringing it to £679.20). Prices at regional and international centres vary, typically ranging from £550 to £850. The 7th edition of the BSS course is now being delivered at the Bjorn Saven Centre, with other centres rolling it out from early 2026.

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CPD Accredited only

Showing 1–8 of 8 events

Live CourseSponsored

Teach the Teacher Course for IMT & Other Specialties

Erudical

Sat 24 OctVirtual

+3 more dates

£199

erudical.com ↗

Live Course

Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Thu 15 Oct (2 days)Belfast

+10 more dates

£679.20

Live Course

Intermediate skills in laparoscopic surgery (Inter Lap)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)BRADFORD

£600

Live Course

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Instructor course

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)London

+7 more dates

£745

Live CourseSponsored

National Medical Education & Research Conference (NMERC) 2026

NMERC

Sat 14 NovVirtual

£149

nmerc.org ↗

Live Course

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Tue 20 Oct (2 days)Liverpool

+8 more dates

From £644

Live Course

Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Sat 24 OctLeicester

+2 more dates

£180

Live Course

Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Mon 2 Nov (2 days)Nottingham

£1895

Live Course

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Reverification Programme

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Wed 11 NovHarrogate

+5 more dates

From £450

Live Course

Systematic Training in Acute Illness Recognition and Treatment START

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Mon 30 NovLONDON

£299.00

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Alternative Careers3

Clinical & Theory40

Exam Prep21

Interview2

Procedure & Practical15

Professional Development30

Ultrasound24

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Medical StudentFoundation DoctorSenior House OfficerSAS DoctorRegistrarConsultantInternational Medical GraduateNurse PractitionerPhysician Associate

Provider

CPD Accredited only

How do I choose between a suturing course and a full surgical skills course?

If you just need to improve your wound closure technique, a focused suturing course is quicker and cheaper. A full surgical skills course covers broader skills including anatomy, instrument handling, and multiple procedure types — better if you're preparing for surgical training applications or want a comprehensive foundation.

FAQs were generated by AI on 14th April 2026. Information may have changed since then.