Brief overview
Technical skills alone are insufficient to ensure optimal outcomes following surgery. The Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) Masterclass provides participants with a broad knowledge and practical experience of the non-technical skills that have been demonstrated to be essential for safe patient care.
These include the cognitive and interpersonal aspects of operative surgery that are critical for optimising individual and team performance in surgery.
Course format
Candidates are sent reading materials prior to attending the course. The course gives participants practical experience of observing and rating non-technical behaviours. The format is centered on small group work and the use of simulated scenarios from the operating theatre and other industries.
Key learning outcomes:
- Discuss the underlying principles of non-technical skills which contribute to safe surgical care
- Differentiate between four major categories of non-technical skills: Situation Awareness, Decision Making, Team Communication, and Leadership
- Identify and assess surgical non-technical skills in a series of operative video simulations using the NOTSS taxonomy.
Target audience:
Consultants and senior trainees in all surgical specialties.
Relevant Grades: ST7, ST8, SAS, Consultant.
Course cost:
£175 per candidate
Programme:
Cancellations:
All cancellations need to be made through your account. All paid events have a strict cancellations policy.
Certificates and feedback:
Upon completion of this course a certificate will be available for you to download from your account along with any other post course information. Please ensure you complete your feedback so we are able to continuously improve our training.