Overview
RCSEd's newly launched RAPID course and methodology aims to outline a safe and straight-forward approach to the management of all types of surgical patients through the simulation of a multi-disciplinary ward round. This Critical Care course provides an approach which can be used in partnership with a candidate’s existing expertise to provide a high level of care which should aid the recognition of complications and the provision of high-quality patient care, using the following:
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The vignettes and moulages link to:;
(1) Capabilities in Practice 1: Manages an outpatient clinic;
(2) Capabilities in Practice 2: Manages the unselected emergency take;
(3) Capabilities in Practice 3: Manages ward rounds and the ongoing care of inpatients;
(4) Capabilities in Practice 4: manages an operating list;
(5) Capabilities in Practice 5: Manages multidisciplinary working;
The Generic Professional Capabilities:;
(1) Domain 1: Professional values and behaviours;
(2) Domain 2: Professional skills;
(3) Domain 3: Professional knowledge;
(4) Domain 4: Capabilities in health promotion and illness prevention;
(5) Domain 5: Capabilities in leadership and team working;
(6) Domain 6: Capabilities in patient safety and quality improvement;
Target Audience
CT1, CT2
While this course is primarily aimed at those within the aforementioned training levels, early years registrars and doctors on a core level rota/roster may benefit. The standard is set to a minimally competent last day core trainee.
Learning Style
RAPID is a hybrid online/face to face Critical Care course, which consists of:
Online lectures delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment, which will be made available to candidates in the weeks prior to the course. This is expected to occupy the equivalent of a single day of study leave;
Group Discussion;
Practical workshops/moulages;
Candidates will be have their skills assessed via practical moulages. This occupies a single day of study leave.
Aims & Objectives
The RAPID course and methodology aims to outline a safe and straight-forward approach to the management of all types of surgical patients through the simulation of a multi-disciplinary ward round.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
(1) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of critical care;
(2) Apply a systematic approach for the assessment of patients;
(3) Identify an appropriate pathway for continuing patient care;
(4) Formulate a management plan for deteriorating patients;
(5) Distinguish between the stable and the deteriorating patient;
(6) Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to lead a surgical ward round
