Minor surgery courses

Our popular minor surgery courses use state-of-the-art models, instruments and simulated tissues to give full hands-on training and theoretical sessions.

Topics include: Preparation and planning; instruments materials and sterilisation; local anaesthesia; basic surgical technique; epidermal cysts and abscesses; snip, scrape and shave lesions; pigmented lesions; cryosurgery; joint injection techniques and skin cancer.

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30 Euston Square

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    25 February 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    31

Novotel Manchester Centre

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - Manchester

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    05 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    20

30 Euston Square

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    12 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Village Hotel Swansea

RCGP Wales - Joint Injection 19 March 2025

This 1-day Joint Injection course is aimed at practitioners working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the remainder of the day. If you are a novice or beginner, the team will teach you to safely offer Joint Injections. If you have previous experience, you’ll expand your knowledge and receive an excellent CPD update from Medical Skills Courses' expert tutors.

  • Date

    19 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    23

Village Hotel, Swansea

RCGP Wales - 2-day Minor Surgery Course March 2025 (with DOPS)

This highly practical 2 day Minor Surgery Course is for primary care clinicians who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern community Minor Surgery service. The training is suitable for all skill levels, from novice to expert. The event begins with a series of succinct and entertaining lectures where we cover practical tips, useful advice, and all the key safety information you need. We also include step-by-step guidance around the practicalities of setting up your own service including the nuances of delivering minor surgery within the community. This is followed by supervised hands-on practice for the remainder of the two days.

  • Date

    20 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    33

Copthorne Hotel Plymouth

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Plymouth

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    25 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    26

Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth

RCGP Scotland | 1 day Joint Injections | 13 May 2025

Due to demand, we are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on Tuesday 13 May and Wednesday 14 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the rest of the day.

  • Date

    13 May 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    32

Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth

RCGP Scotland | 1 day Joint Injections | 14 May 2025

Due to demand, we are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on Tuesday 13 May and Wednesday 14 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the rest of the day.

  • Date

    14 May 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    38

Radisson Blue Hotel, Perth

RCGP Scotland | 2 day Minor Surgery 2025

This two-day course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses and will enable attendees to develop the skills required to run a successful minor surgery service in primary care. Topics covered include; minor skin procedures and non-surgical techniques, as well as advice about how to set up a service and the medico-legal and contractual obligations required of those practicing minor surgery.

  • Date

    15 May 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    43