Hernia (eLearning)
About this module
This module considers the anatomical features and surgical approaches to a variety of common abdominal hernias. Beginning with a general discussion surrounding mesh placement and the impact of hernia repair to the NHS, the module progresses through sessions on ventral, groin and incisional hernias. Participants will gain insight into the key distinctions and considerations present in both open and laparoscopic hernia repair, and awareness of how patients presenting with hernias are assessed.
This module contains one or more Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) 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 10% discount on this module. Find out if you are eligible to join or transfer.
- 3 PG Cert Credits
- 0.0 CPD Points
- Take this course as part of PGCert in Surgery for £187 (15% discount) or of you are full RCS England member or RCS England associate for £198 (10% discount).
- You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can extend for an additional 6 months for £65.
- 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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If you're are taking this module as part of the PG certification you can view your progress and continue the module via the PG cert dashboard.
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.
Learning Outcomes
The following topics are covered in the module:
- Introduction to hernia
- Ventral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Incisional hernia
After completing the Hernia module, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomical features to ventral, groin and incisional hernias
- Outline the management of a patient who presents with hernia, and obtain their consent
- Explain the surgical approaches to ventral, groin and incisional hernias
- Differentiate between open and laparoscopic hernia repair
Format
This is an interactive online module within the RCS England e-learning platform. This format means you can study using any device, whenever and wherever it suits you. Following the four main e-learning sessions, participants must complete an assessment session consisting of 17 multiple choice questions. You must achieve at least 75% on this assessment to receive your certificate.
This module requires the completion of 3 Work 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 replace with alternative activities. You will need to have an appropriate supervisor to complete these.
The WBAs include:
Clinical Based Discussion (CBD)
- Upload a case based discussion you have had with your local supervisor about a patient you have seen with a ventral hernia.
- Upload a CBD you have had with your local supervisor about a patient you have seen with an incisional hernia. In particular discuss with your educational supervisor the quality of life impact the hernia has on the patient.
Clinical Evaluation Exercise (CEX)
- You will now need to carry out a CEX in which you will discuss a patient you have seen in the clinic or on the acute surgical admissions with a groin hernia. In particular, describe their signs and symptoms that caused them to present. Finally describe the clinical signs that make you believe it is a direct or indirect inguinal or femoral hernia.
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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