Training the Trainers: Trainer Development Course

This course is designed to meet the day-to-day needs of educational supervisors, clinical supervisors and trainers in the UK, and looks to build on the success of the previous Training the Trainers courses.

Suitability

Current and aspiring educational supervisors, clinical supervisors and trainers (senior trainees and consultants). Those in or about to take on an ES, CS, or training role in the UK.

Relevant Grades:ST5, ST6, ST7, ST8, SpR, SAS, Consultant

Course Format

Interactive workshops.

Course Objectives

Much is expected of trainers; they must coach, mentor, assess, monitor, supervise, design educational activities, and model good practice with many pressures competing for their time.

Underpinned with educational principles, theory and evidence but with a strong emphasis on the practical this course aims to equip trainers with the tools they need to fulfil their obligations and evidence their activity as part of the impending GMC trainer approval process. Delivered by clinicians for clinicians with educationalist support, the emphasis of this course is on practical solutions for time pressured trainers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify training needs;
Apply teaching principles;
Apply GMC standards for training;
Prepare and deliver a presentation;
Use appropriate models for giving feedback;
Teach a practical skill;
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different training systems;
Describe role of assessors in quality assessment;
Discuss and apply principles of managing trainees in difficulty;
Apply human factors in training.

Costs

Course Fee £495.00

Course Fee for RCSEd Member/Fellow £446.00

Course Director

Mr Patrick Byrne

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
Occasionally, RCSEd may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or if it is not financially viable to run. If this happens, we will notify you as soon as possible and issue a full refund of any course fees paid.

Please note that RCSEd will not be liable for any additional costs such as travel or accommodation. We recommend arranging appropriate travel insurance to cover any non-refundable expenses.
What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?

If you cancel within 48 hours of booking, you will receive a full (100%) refund.

Cancellations made more than four weeks before the course date will be refunded, minus a 20% administration fee.

If you cancel less than four weeks before the course date, after the course has started, or fail to notify us, the full course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given. However, if you have a valid reason and can provide supporting evidence, you may be eligible for an 80% refund, subject to approval.

Please note that course places are non-transferable. Many of our courses have waiting lists, and we are committed to offering any available places to those on the list.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

Can I cancel a course booking online?

NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team via phone or email. (Email: education@rcsed.c.uk or phone 0131 527 1600)

Can I transfer to another date for the same course?

No – we do not offer the option to defer or transfer your place to a later date or an alternative course.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd Website, https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/events-courses and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register and create an account with the College of Surgeons in order to book.

Please be aware that creating an account is free and open to non-members.

For some regional and international courses, you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Please note that the College has moved from our offices on Colmore Row.

The new address is:

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: Birmingham Regional Centre, The Walker Building, 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham B5 5NR

If using Google Maps, our Plus Code is "F4G6+RR Birmingham". If using What3Words, our signifier is "asset.test.taped."

Please note that we do not have dedicated parking for the Birmingham Regional Centre, whilst there are a number of car parks in the vicinity, we recommend using the Selfridges & Moor Street Car Park at Moor Street (B5 5TE).

The relevant GDC domains regarding this course are as follows:

A: Communication Skills, Consent, Raising concerns, safeguarding.

B: Team working, Leadership skills

C: Upskilling opportunities (the entire course)

D: Ethical & Legal issues, professional behaviours, and equality & diversity.

Training the Trainers: Trainer Development Course

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