Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Mental health | One Day Essentials

Primary care has a critical role in supporting patients with diverse mental health conditions. This conference will provide evidence-based information, practical advice and useful resources to help GPs support patients dealing with a range of difficulties, including depression, psychosis, eating disorders, and perinatal mental health issues.

  • Date

    21 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    1437

The Pearce Institute

A decade of Community Links Workers in Scotland "lessons learned and future directions"

The West of Scotland Inclusion Health Interest Group (WoS IHIG) presents A decade of Community Links Workers in Scotland "lessons learned and future directions". Open to all members of the primary care team, we are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening buffet dinner and interactive discussion with members of the Community Links Workers Network. Led by Colette Mason, Links Programme Manager, this is a great opportunity to find out more about the role including community engagement and practice integration.

  • Date

    21 November 2024

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    51
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Zoom online

Nov 2024 - Part 1 Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use (online)

RCGP Scotland's well-regarded two part course designed to assist primary care professionals help and care for people affected by drug use. This course is open to all professionals working in Primary Care. The course will take place online over two mornings. Day 1 - 22 November 2024 09:30 - 13:30 Day 2 - 29 November 2024 09:30 - 13:00

  • Date

    22 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    -1

Zoom

Gastroenterology | One Day Essentials

Gastroenterology is one of the major medical specialties and accounts for 10% of all appointments in Primary Care. By the end of this conference, attendees will have more confidence in investigating and managing patients presenting with GI and liver problems, which will improve patient care, result in less referrals to gastroenterology services and benefit service issues around the provision of endoscopy.

  • Date

    26 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    20

Microsoft Teams

Managing Conflict in your Practice Team

Join RCGP Scotland and Dr Val McGarrell from Prima Linea Training for this online session specifically for Practice Managers on managing conflict in your practice team.

  • Date

    26 November 2024

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    7
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Zoom

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.

  • Date

    27 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    0

The Royal George Hotel

East Scotland | Late Career and Retired Members Lunch Nov 2024

Join the East Scotland Late Career and Retired Members group for their last meet up before Christmas. Whilst you enjoy lunch, hear from Brian Knight who will speak about ' The role of a Police Dispatcher'. Bryan is an ex-police inspector who now works in the police control room.

  • Date

    27 November 2024

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    30

Online via Zoom

Patient perceptions of infections & antibiotics: insights from national surveys

This webinar will reveal insights from public survey data (2019 – 2024) covering knowledge of common infections and antibiotics, as well as relevant health-seeking behaviours. We will also review resources and techniques to discuss non-prescribing options with patients, supporting shared decision-making, self-care and safety netting.

  • Date

    27 November 2024

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    756
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Zoom

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.

  • Date

    28 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0