Breast Surgery Qualifications

Overview

Breast certification can now be achieved through the EBSQ (breast) exam supported by a European curriculum

The European Board of Surgery Qualifications (EBSQ) is increasingly recognised in some European states as the specialist breast qualification. UK breast surgeons are now seeking this specialist certificate to allow them to compete with what, on paper, may appear to be better accredited European/international applicants.

UEMS - EBS - Section of Surgery Division of Breast Surgery

Read the December 2021 newsletter here

Further information

You can find more information on the Division of Breast Surgery of the Section of Surgery of the European Union of Medical Specialists on the website here, including information about future dates and venues for examinations

To view a presentation on the EBSQ please click here

• MS Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (Part Time) (January Start) (uea.ac.uk)
• MS Principles of Breast Oncoplastic (uea.ac.uk)
• PGDip Aesthetic Breast Surgery
• PGDip Onco-aesthetic Breast Surgery

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This award-winning online learning portfolio was established in 2011, and has provided training to over 200 breast surgeons in 35 different countries.

Each course prepares and qualifies candidates to at least first-year consultant level; this is achieved through a highly effective e-learning approach. These challenging but rewarding programmes are flexibly structured around the working lives of busy surgical practitioners and delivered through a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) hosting a thriving community of students and senior specialists from all over the world.

Each topic is delivered asynchronously, meaning that students do not need to be available to log in at set times. Four advanced clinical modules comprehensively cover the relevant areas of surgery, and two further modules develop skills and understanding in research and leadership methodology.

Online learning is supported by continual formative assessments of surgical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making. All of these courses are ideal for senior breast and plastic surgery trainees, as well as practising breast consultants.

A stand-alone Breast Ultrasound module has been developed to support surgical ultrasound training, and will commence in September 2022.

For more information please contact: specialist.courses@uea.ac.uk or the Course Director: s.down@uea.ac.uk

A 16 week online CPD module designed to provide theoretical grounding in the principles and practice of clinical breast ultrasound (US) for practising breast clinicians.

The module will cover level 1 knowledge and application of theory, mapped to the UK Royal College of Radiologist’s curriculum for breast ultrasound for non-radiologists. CPD accreditation is awarded based on time spent in online participation.

A face to face practical study day will compliment your online theoretical learning, and you will be encouraged to maintain a reflective logbook available via our partner organisation, Logitbox.

This course is aimed at Consultant Breast surgeons, Senior trainees in breast surgery, Radiograghers and Physician Associates.

Introductory Fee £500.

For more information and to register please visit Breast Ultrasound Module or email: blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk

This interactive module parallels the breast patient journey – from GP referral through to diagnosis, surgery, adjuvant treatment and discharge. Regardless of your speciality, you will encounter patients who have or have been treated for breast cancer, and an understanding of the disease will be invaluable knowledge.

Members of the Association of Breast Surgery are eligible for a 20% discount. Please complete this application form for further information. Please note you will be required to submit both your RCS number (obtained by registering at the top of this page) and your ABS membership number.

Application form

Introduction to Breast Care is a 12 week online interactive tutor mediated course and has been developed through a collaboration between Blended Learning UK, based at the James Paget University Hospital, in collaboration with the ABS

 The course is designed to introduce Staff Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Radiographers, Junior Doctors, Medical Students and Physician Associates, working in the UK and globally to the principles of contemporary Breast Care Practice which is a much-needed service in light of the increasing incidences of breast cancer worldwide

The course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace throughout the week at a convenient time for you. It also allows you the opportunity to review any aspect of the course as many times as required. Topics will be released weekly and will take approximately 2 hrs per week to complete over the length of the course which is 12 weeks in total

Topics Covered

• The evidence-based theory behind modern management of breast diseases
• Role of Breast Care Nurse, Radiographer, Physician Associates in breast service delivery
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Understanding Breast Cancer and its importance
• Risk Factors
• Breast Awareness
• Breast Screening
• History-taking & Clinical Examination (Triple Assessment)
• Imaging Overview of Benign Breast Disease
• Overview of Breast Cancer
• Overview of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) breast care management
• Managing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
• Role of Physiotherapy and Lymphoedema management
   

Course Fee: £500

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information: Which country do you currently practice in? What is your professional registration number? eg NMC

Qualification Available - Eligible for 24hrs of CPD certification, depending on levels of engagement

The next courses for 2024 will be:

Sept 23rd – Dec 15th 2024

More information:

Blended Learning UK website

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