General Surgery

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026 · 1 day · Cleveland Clinic London, London SW1X 7AW, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

About

One-day hands-on course in basic surgical skills such as gowning and gloving, skin preparation and draping, suturing, knot tying and tissue handling.

Who it’s for

Medical students, early foundation doctors and allied health professionals

Price£150
8 CPD credits

What you learn

Gowning and gloving, skin preparation and draping, suturing techniques, knot tying and tissue handling

Things to know

  • Certificate

    Online certificate after the face-to-face day; 8 CPD points

  • Study leave

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

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Frequently asked

Who is Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026 for?
Medical students, early foundation doctors and allied health professionals.
Is Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026 fully booked?
Not yet: the organiser lists few places left.
How much does Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026 cost?
Fee: £150.
Is Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes. Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course 02E, London, 31 Oct 2026 is CPD accredited (8 CPD credits).
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 16 Oct 2026

£150 · 8 CPD credits

8 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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