General Surgery

Royal College of Surgeons of England

SSSHP course dates 2026

Next run 31 Oct 2026, London · 2 runs listed

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

Next run31 Oct
London · RCS England · £150

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

  • The fee includes

    Access to online resources, including all the videos used on the course and the participant handbook.

  • Study leave

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

Every date

DatesProviderPlacePrice
31 Oct 2026 ↗RCS EnglandLondon£150 · Few places left
14 Nov 2026 ↗RCS EnglandHull£149

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