Hostile Environment Surgical Training, United Kingdom (HEST-UK)
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
3 Jun 2024 - 1 Dec 2024 (2 dates) - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- How much does this course cost?
From £1990.00 - View more information below - Can I book online?:
Yes - Is CPD awarded for this course?
Yes, 30 - Course/Event group: Surgical Course | See more Surgical Courses
Course Overview
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, in collaboration with the David Nott Foundation (DNF), are delivering the HEST-UK (Hostile Environment Surgical Training, United Kingdom) course directed by Professor David Nott and the DNF Faculty Team.
This interactive five-day course will provide participants with an understanding of the decision-making strategies that have proven effective in surgical settings in austere conditions. By the end of the course, you will be ready to work in a humanitarian crisis, providing emergency surgical care to populations exposed to or recovering from the health consequences of conflict and catastrophe.
The course content covers cases associated with conflict and catastrophe, particularly penetrating and crush injuries as well as the management of trauma of the limbs, head, thorax, and torso. A further focus is on post-disaster/conflict procedures including skin flaps and grafts, and the management of orthopaedic fractures using external fixation and traction. One day of the course also deals with the decision-making and management of obstetric emergencies including post-partum haemorrhage and caesarean section.
Course Format
A five-day intensive cadaveric-based course including:
- Practical demonstrations
- Interactive case scenarios
- Hands-on cadaveric workshops
- Lectures
Suitability
Healthcare professionals operating or preparing to operate in conflict zones and austere environments.
Relevant Grades: ST7, ST8, SAS Grades and Consultants.
Course Objectives
This course will significantly enhance the trauma surgery and decision-making skills of medical professionals operating in countries impacted by conflict and catastrophe.
Training to provide safe, skilled surgical care will result in improved surgical outcomes for civilians impacted by conflict.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will be ready to work in a humanitarian crisis, providing emergency surgical care to populations exposed to or recovering from the health consequences of conflict and catastrophe.
Course Director
Professor David Nott
Course Costs
Course Fee - £1,990.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Education Section
Phone: +44 (0)131 527 1600
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406
Email: education@rcsed.ac.uk