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Coloproctology: Colorectal Cancer (eLearning)

About this module

This module is an essential guide for those working on colorectal outpatient clinics or considering speciality training in this area. The module focuses on the clinical presentation, investigations, underlying pathological processes and management of colorectal cancer. Presentation, relevant anatomy and management of perianal disorders is also covered.

This module contains one or more Workplace Based Assessments (WBA) that you are required to complete to obtain your module certificate. Please see the Format tab below for the details of these. For details on the overall module content, please see the Learning outcomes tab below.  

RCS England members benefit from a 10% discount on this module. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer

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  • 6 PG Cert Credits
  • 0.0 CPD Points: TBC
6 PG Cert Credits
0.0 CPD Points: TBC
Standard fee £320.00
Member Discount 10 %: £288.00
PGCert Low Income Country 40% Discount: £192.00
PGCert Student Discount 15%: £272.00
  • Take this course as part of PG Cert in Surgery for £272 (15% discount) or if you are a full RCS member or RCS associate for £288 (10% discount).
  • You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can extend for an additional 6 months for £100.
  • Upon completion of your module, you will obtain a certificate of completion for this module.
  • Please take a look at our Terms & Conditions if you need to cancel your access to this module. 

 

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Suitability

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Format

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.

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