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Key facts
| Types | Oxford Qualification - Part-time Professional Development Short Courses |
|---|---|
| Location | Oxford |
| Dates | Mon 3 to Sat 8 Feb 2014 |
| Subject area(s) | Health |
| CATS points | 20 |
| Fees | From £1575.00 |
| Application status | Applications not yet being accepted |
| Course code | O13C296B9Y |
| Course contact | If you have any questions about this course, please email ssp@conted.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44(0)1865 286954. |
Overview
The Surgical Technology and Robotics course provides a systematic overview of the use, potential benefits and dangers of technology in modern surgery. It gives an exceptional opportunity for an introduction, with hands-on experience, to leading edge modern surgical technology such as the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Platform.
Offered by Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences and the Department for Continuing Education’s CPD Centre, the taught week features face-to-face didactic lectures, interactive tutorials, individual mentoring sessions and dedicated time on surgical simulators. There is a one-day visit to a hospital site outside of Oxford.
The course is a one-week module from the Surgical Science and Practice programme. It can be taken as a stand-alone short course or as part of the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice.
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Description
We have put together an exciting and stimulating programme which attendees will find interesting, challenging and most importantly beneficial to their future careers. The Surgical Technology and Robotics course will cover aspects of:
- The development and evaluation of new surgical technology
- Radiology
- I.T.
- Surgical Simulators
- Novel Surgical Technologies
The course begins with the development and assessment of surgical technologies, radiology and information technology. A full day will then be devoted to robotic assisted surgery, featuring practical training on the robotic simulator. The final two days focus on laparoscopic simulation and novel surgical technologies.
Course highlights include the following lectures and tutorials:
- How to set up a surgical trial
- Development of surgical technologies
- Da Vinci Skills Simulator Console training
- Symbionix Laparoscopic Trainer training
- The Robotic Eye
- Preparation of a business case for the introduction of a new surgical technology
- Radiological ablation of solid tumours
- State of the art imaging
- IT and computer decision support systems
- Endoscopy/EUS/Endoluminal surgery
- Advances in lower GI surgery
- Neurosurgery & deep brain stimulation
- High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
- Recent advancements in hearing restoration
- Cutting, coagulation and stapling technology
Click here to see an example schedule for the course.
Class sizes are kept small to allow full interaction with tutors. Study before and after the course is supported by a rich virtual learning environment.
Programme details
This course can be taken:
- as a 5 day short course (for credit or not for credit)
- as part of the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice
Staff
Mr Tom Leslie
Role: Tutor
After undergraduate and basic surgical training in Bristol, Tom came to Oxford...more
Nilay Patel
Role: Tutor
Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Churchill...more
Certification
Sample certificate
.Short course participants who do not wish to undertake the assessed work required for academic credit but who do satisfy the course attendance requirements will receive a Certificate of Attendance. The pdf sample above is an illustration only, and the wording will reflect the course and dates attended.
Those successfully completing the couse for credit can apply to receive a CATS point transcript.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be based on multiple choice questions or structured short questions, online project working and practical tests.
Academic credit
Those wishing to may apply to take the course with accreditation. The University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education offers Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) points for the course. Participants attending at least 70% of the taught course and successfully completing assessed assignments are eligible to earn credit equivalent to 20 CATS-equivalent points which may be counted towards a postgraduate qualification.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Rewley House Residential Centre, within the Department for Continuing Education, in central Oxford. The comfortable, en-suite, study-bedrooms are rated 4-star, and come with free high-speed internet access and TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.
Payment
The course fee includes tuition, course materials, refreshments and lunch on each day of the course. Transportation from Oxford to the hospital site outside of Oxford is also provided on the day of the visit.
Please see the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice page for more information regarding module fees when taking this course as a part of the MSc Programme.
Scholarships
Details of funding opportunities including grants, bursaries and scholarships are available here.
Fee options
- Programme Fee
- For students enrolled on the MSc: £1575.00
- Stand-alone short course fee: £1890.00
Apply for this course
How to apply
This course is part of the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice. If you would like to apply for the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice please visit the programme page.
To apply for a module as a short course please use the documents below.
Applications deadline: 20 January 2014
Places on the course are limited, so early application is strongly recommended. Completed applications must have been received fourteen days before the course starts.
- Your application can only be fully considered when an application form is supplied complete with payment or purchase order number
- Please note no payments are processed until a student has been accepted onto the course
- Your application will require a copy of your CV, and if you wish to take the course for credit, a reference.
Once we have received your completed application it will be considered by the admissions panel.
If your chosen course is full it is possible to submit a completed application form which, if successful, will be added to the waiting list. You will then be given the opportunity to attend should a place become available.
Contact
If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application process before applying please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1865 286954 - Email: ssp@conted.ox.ac.uk
Sorry, this course is not currently accepting applications. If you have any questions about this course, please use the course enquiry form.
Programmes including this module
This module can be studied as part of these programmes: