Training for Junior Doctors
CTEC has developed workshops to assist junior doctors (“JDocs”) develop practical surgical and medical skills. Recent feedback from this group has indicated that there may be limited opportunities to be exposed to certain surgical procedures and techniques and even less opportunity to repeatedly practise and consolidate new technical skills. Developing these qualities and skills required for professional advancement is essential for Junior Doctors.
The content of the CTEC workshops has been based on the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' JDocs Framework which outlines the competencies relating to surgical and medical skills required for junior doctors to successfully enter a SET Training program.
The workshops offered by CTEC for Junior Doctors cover introductory and intermediate surgical skills, airway skills, wound management skills and emergency skills. These training workshops will help prepare the pre-vocational doctor when applying for a RACS SET Training place.
Are you planning to apply for SET? Find more information here about the CTEC Generic Surgical Sciences Training Course and the complementary JDocs: Anatomy series of workshop sessions (suitable for WA based Junior Doctors as it is offered over Six Saturday sessions at CTEC.)
The complete range of workshops and educational events suitable for junior doctors are listed below.
COVID-19 Information: COVID-19 Information for CTEC Workshop participants and interstate registration information can be found here.
CTEC has implemented a PPE and COVID-19 Lab Safety Workshop Strategy. If you require further information about CTEC's COVID-19 safety strategies, contact +61 8 6488 8044 or admin-ctec@uwa.edu.au
CTEC Calendar
Core Skills: General Surgery Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse)Available (observer) Suitable for: Suitable for General Surgery SET and GSET Trainees at Level 1 and above. It is also of relevance to suitably credentialled rural surgical practitioners. , Limited places are also available for senior Service Registrars with strong surgical experience, for Observers, and for Theatre Nurses in the role of assistant.Core Skills: Vascular Surgery Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse)Available (observer) Suitable for: Vascular and General Surgery SET Trainees, GSET Trainees at Level 2 and above and suitably credentialled rural surgical practitioners., Limited positions available for Service Registrars with strong surgical experience and an interest in Vascular Surgery, for Observers and assistant Theatre Nurses.Introductory Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Workshop
Suitable for: This workshop is suitable for Gastroenterology and General Surgery Trainees about to commence GI Endoscopy TrainingCore Skills: Plastic Surgery Lower Limb Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse)Available (observer) Suitable for: This workshop is designed as two concurrent full day Trainee Sessions. Junior Trainee Session: Suitable for Plastic Surgery Service Registrars and Junior SET Trainees in Plastic Surgery. Senior Trainee Session: Suitable for Senior SET Trainees and Fellows, Limited positions are available for Observers and for Theatre Nurses in assisting and scrubbing for workshop participants.Core Skills: Plastic Surgery Upper Limb Workshop
Workshop
Suitable for: Junior and Senior Trainees and Service Registrars with an interest in Plastic Surgery. Limited Theatre Nurse positions are available.Team Care of the Bariatric Patient Workshop
Workshop
Suitable for: General Practitioners, GP Proceduralists, Consultants, Trainees, Junior Doctors, Anaesthetists, Nurses, Dietitians, Allied Health Professionals and Medical Students (limited places) Wednesday
Jun 7
2023
Jun 7
2023
Generic Surgical Sciences Training Course
Course
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, RMOs and Service Registrars - especially those aiming to sit the GSSE Saturday
Jun 10
2023
Jun 10
2023
JDocs: Anatomy
Course
Available (doctor) Suitable for: WA based Junior SET Trainees, Resident Medical Officers, Service Registrars and Interns, especially those preparing to sit the GSS Exam in the next 12 months. Saturday
Jun 24
2023
Jun 24
2023
Core Skills: Plastic Surgery Head, Neck and Flaps Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Sold out (nurse) Suitable for: Junior and Senior Trainees in Plastic Surgery. Limited places for Service Registrars. This workshop is not suitable for Junior Doctors below the level of Service Registrar. Limited places for Observers and assistant Theatre Nurses. Thursday
Aug 24
2023
Aug 24
2023
Core Skills: Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Workshop
Sold out (doctor) Suitable for: Service Registrars, Junior SET Trainees in General Surgery and Junior GSET Trainees. It is recommended participants have laparoscopic and suturing experience. This workshop is not suitable for Junior Doctors below the level of Service Registrar. Thursday
Sep 7
2023
Sep 7
2023
JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery
Workshop
Sold out (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Service Registrars. Limited places are available for rural GPs who may be required to assist on laparoscopic surgeries at rural and remote hospitals. Friday
Sep 8
2023
Sep 8
2023
Core Skills: Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Unaccredited Registrars, Junior SET Trainees and Core Training GSET Trainees Levels 1-3. Doctors at RMO level and above who have completed CTEC’s Core Skills or JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery are welcome. Thursday
Sep 14
2023
Sep 14
2023
Core Skills: Workshop in Neck Dissection for Thyroid Carcinoma
Workshop
Sold out (doctor)Sold out (nurse)Sold out (observer) Suitable for: Consultants, Fellows, RMOs, Service Registrars & SET Trainees in Endocrine, General and Head & Neck Surgery. Limited free of charge assistant Theatre Nurse positions available. Thursday
Oct 12
2023
Oct 12
2023
JDocs: Emergency Procedures
Workshop
Sold out (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, House Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officers and Service Registrars. It is highly relevant for those interested in applying for anaesthetics, ED, ICU and surgical specialties. Thursday
Nov 2
2023
Nov 2
2023
JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Service Registrars. Limited places are available for rural GPs who may be required to assist on laparoscopic surgeries at rural and remote hospitals. Thursday
Nov 23
2023
Nov 23
2023
Core Skills: Laparoscopic General Surgery
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse) Suitable for: Accredited Registrars, Junior General Surgery SET Trainees and GSET Level 2-3 Trainees. Limited places for Unaccredited Registrars with strong laparoscopic experience and for Theatre Nurses in the role of assistant. Friday
Nov 24
2023
Nov 24
2023
JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers & Service Registrars. Friday
Dec 1
2023
Dec 1
2023