Royal College of Surgeons of England
Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham
2–3 Nov 2026 · 2 days · Nottingham, United Kingdom Hotels nearby
Two-day course in life-saving surgical decision-making and damage-control surgery for trauma, taught through practical workshops on unembalmed cadavers.
Specialty trainees ST5 to ST8, consultants and SAS grades
16 CPD credits
What you learn
Surgical procedures for a broad range of trauma situations, decision-making, epidemiology and emerging technologies
Things to know
Before the day
A good understanding of ATLS and critical care principles, and experience of managing trauma
Places
Regional centre in Nottingham; RCS England does not hold DSTS at its Bjorn Saven Centre
Study leave
Your trust or deanery approves study leave and funding, so ask before you book.
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Frequently asked
- Who is Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham for?
- Specialty trainees ST5 to ST8, consultants and SAS grades.
- Is Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham fully booked?
- Not yet: the organiser lists few places left.
- How much does Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham cost?
- Fee: £1,935.
- Is Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham CPD accredited?
- Yes. Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills (DSTS) course 02E, Nottingham is CPD accredited (16 CPD credits).
Dr Robert Baxter2 days · £1,935 · 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