Other Courses
Child Health
Surveillance,
Minor
Surgery and
Family
Planning courses are organised in a variety of locations throughout
Severn and Wessex.
As of 1 April 2004 there is no longer a requirement for GP registrars,
when applying to the Medical Performers List of a PCT, to hold a
certificate or have undertaken courses in Minor Surgery, Child Health
Surveillance or Obstetric Care. The responsibility for assuring that all
future GP principals and sessional GPs have had suitable training and have
reached the appropriate standards now rests with the GP practice. It is
therefore essential that should any doctor be undertaking such clinical
activity, he or she should have received appropriate training, and that this
is clearly documented. The Deanery continues to support, approve and provide
training in these areas for GP registrars and GPs generally (as it is also a
requirement that continuing education and re-attendance at training
activities (i.e. family planning) is maintained as part of the ongoing
professional development of all GPs undertaking these activities on behalf
of their partnership). However, as these courses are no longer an essential
part of training, and the study leave budget is limited, care should be
taken in deciding which to attend. The funding of courses is currently under
review, and you should check with your Associate Director regarding course
funding availability.
Course
Dates and Venues
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