Coloproctology: Colorectal Cancer (eLearning)

You can take this module as part of the PGCert in Surgery, designed for FY1-2 & CT1-2.

You can also take this module as a standalone online course at any stage of your career.

To be eligible, candidates need to have access to an Educational / Clinical Supervisor.

You will cover topics including:

• colorectal cancer;
• principles of endoscopy;
• principles of GI anastomosis;
• relevant surgical anatomy for colonic resections;
• technical information about creating a pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery;
• haemorrhoids and perianal disease .

After completing this Coloproctology: Colorectal Cancer module, you will be able to:

• Describe the relevant basic scientific principles (including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and radiology) relating to specific colorectal conditions.
• Explain the clinical presentation and management of patients with specific colorectal conditions.
• Apply this knowledge in order to demonstrate an ability to assess and manage patients with specific colorectal conditions in an elective and emergency setting.
• Describe the operative surgical principles involved in endoscopy (rigid sigmoidoscopy), creation of a pneumoperitoneum, open/closing a midline laparotomy and gastrointestinal anastomosis.
• Demonstrate technical skills in performing these procedures with an appropriate level of supervision in their workplace.

This is an interactive online module within the innovative RCS England e-learning platform. This format means you can study using any device, whenever and wherever it suits you.

This module requires the completion of 5 work place based assessments (WBA). It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the capacity to complete the WBAs and that they are within your scope of practice in order to complete the module. WBAs cannot be missed or replaced with alternative activities. You will need to have an appropriate supervisor to complete these.

The WBAs include:

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

• Show your operative skills in performing and closing a midline laparotomy incision.
• Show your operative skills in performing a rigid sigmoidoscopy.

Clinical Evaluation Exercise (CEX)

• Show your clinical evaluation skills in the assessment and management of patients with Colorectal Cancer either in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Show your clinical evaluation skills in perfoming an abdominal examination.

Case Based Discussion (CBD)

• Write a reflective passage on the management of a patient you have seen with colorectal cancer, either in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

For more information on WBAs, please consult the ISCP website. If you do not have an Assigned Educational Supervisor (AES) you can use the ISCP guidance to find a suitable alternative, for example within the Case Based Discussion Guidance.

You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can also extend.