Why join the course?
This one day interactive course aims to build understanding and provide hands-on experience of High Speed Drills. The candidates will learn the basic skills and techniques for high-speed drilling.
Audience
Junior Neurosurgery Trainees (ST1-4) or equivalent level fellows, and junior doctors with interest in neurosurgery are targeted. Developing drilling skills is an essential operative skill in Neurosurgery (curriculum requirement).
Course description
The course will cover:
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identifications, set-up and disassemble High Speed Drills
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differentiate between attachment and cutting accessories and their respective applications
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short presentations preceding the hands-on training will support the practical work
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demonstrations of ICP and EVDs insertion.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This is a popular course and due to the practical element, numbers are limited to a maximum number of 16 candidates.
Programme
Previous programme can be found here (PDF).
Certification
Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS).
Past students have said...
"Very interactive and pitched at perfect level. A lot of time to practice and to build confidence. The course has met all the learning objectives and was above my expectations."
- Delegate 2023-24
"Huge amount of material covered clearly. Practical session was fantastic."
- Previous delegate
"Opportunity to use multiple different drill types under instruction and with helpful comments or tips for improvement. Excellent talks from all speakers."
- Previous delegate