Continuous Professional Development – Support Scheme (CPD-SS): Self-directed Pathway
This programme offers you a choice of courses which you can enrol on based on your personal learning goals up to the value of 20 CPD vouchers. The courses available include courses equivalent to corresponding HST Mandatory courses but are not part of a training programme. These courses can be used as one of the requirements for application to the Speciality Division of the Register.
Doctors on the CPD-SS get free access to training and educational activities worth up to 20 external CPD credits or totalling three days per year, whichever is greatest.
The aim of this course is to explain the functions of medicolegal reports, describe the related responsibilities of doctors, and supply a step-by-step process and tool to aid in writing an accurate and professional report.
This course is a two-day leadership course available for all NCHDs. The course certificate is recognised as equivalent to the HST mandatory Leadership in Clinical Practice course for those applying for the Specialist Division Register (SDR).
This module covers Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia, including recognising and diagnosing pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and the steps for managing and treating these conditions
This module covers Fetal Monitoring, including when intermittent and continuous CTG monitoring is indicated, classification of CTGs, interpreting CTG and indications for fetal blood sampling and how to interpret results.
This module covers Major Obstetric Haemorrhage, including recognising the risk factors, identifying the causes and managing major obstetric haemorrhage.
This module covers Perineal Suturing, including the classification of perineal tears, the procedure for perineal repair and management of third and fourth degree tears
This module covers Sepsis in Pregnancy and Puerperium, including defining sepsis, the difference between sepsis in a non-pregnant and pregnant patient and recognising and managing sepsis in a pregnant patient.
This online course is suitable for all NCHDs working in Paediatrics. Learn about the difference between IgE and non-IgE mediated food allergy and how to prevent allergic disease
This short online course has been developed for Trainees in Paediatrics. Learn about the Structured Programme for the Assessment of Common Respiratory Complaints in Children (SPARC) and how to approach common respiratory presentations.
