Royal College of Surgeons of England
Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026
20–21 Oct 2026 · 2 days · Colchester General Hospital, Colchester CO4 5JL, United Kingdom Hotels nearby
Two-day hands-on workshop course in fundamental surgical techniques such as suturing, knot-tying, tissue handling and instrument use, each taught by demonstration and then practice.
Foundation doctors (FY1 to FY3), core surgical trainees (CT1 and CT2), and healthcare professionals building or refreshing surgical skills
16 CPD credits
What you learn
Suturing, knot-tying, tissue handling and instrument use, and how these skills are employed in practice
Things to know
Recognised
Listed for core surgical training by the Thames Valley School of Surgery. Their list ↗
Study leave
Your trust or deanery approves study leave and funding, so ask before you book.
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Frequently asked
- Who is Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026 for?
- Foundation doctors (FY1 to FY3), core surgical trainees (CT1 and CT2), and healthcare professionals building or refreshing surgical skills.
- Is Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026 fully booked?
- Yes: the organiser lists it as fully booked.
- How much does Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026 cost?
- Fee: £650.
- Is Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026 CPD accredited?
- Yes. Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course 07E, Colchester, 20-21 Oct 2026 is CPD accredited (16 CPD credits).
Dr Robert Baxter2 days · £650 · 16 CPD credits
16 CPD credits · RCS England-accredited
Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.
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Checked against RCS England’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026