Trauma & Orthopaedics

Medical Education Leeds

Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course

21 Oct 2026 · 08:00 to 18:00 · Clinical Practice Centre, Leeds, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

About

A one-day Royal College of Surgeons practical course on resuscitative thoracotomy in trauma, with hands-on work on porcine models in Leeds.

Who it’s for

Mandatory audience: Associate Specialist, Consultant, IMT1, SAS Doctor, ST1 to ST7.

Price£650
6 CPD credits

What you learn

Managing the arrested patient, anatomy for resuscitative thoracotomy, treating cardiac injury, and post-operative management.

Things to know

  • The fee includes

    Catering included at venue.

  • Study leave

    Your trust or deanery approves study leave and funding, so ask before you book.

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Frequently asked

Who is Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course for?
Mandatory audience: Associate Specialist, Consultant, IMT1, SAS Doctor, ST1 to ST7.
Is Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course fully booked?
Not yet: the organiser lists few places left.
How much does Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course cost?
Fee: £650.
Is Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course CPD accredited?
Yes. Medical Education Leeds PERT Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course is CPD accredited (6 CPD credits).
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Oct 2026

£650 · 6 CPD credits

6 CPD credits

Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.

How to book

Few places left

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