Training and Courses
At the ASSERT Centre, we have collaborated with medical, surgical, and nursing experts in the design and delivery of this carefully curated suite of courses, which will upskill participants and improve patient management going forward. The choice of course offerings is based on regional and national needs, and we are open, here in the Centre, to working and collaborating with you in the creation of future courses.
We believe here at ASSERT that many technical (clinical examination, catheter/cannula insertion, surgical skills) and non-technical skills (clinical knowledge, teamwork, communication, situation awareness) are conducive to experiential learning and practice, in a simulated safe environment, with expert faculty feedback.
ASSERT Courses
| COURSE | DATE | DESCRIPTION | FEE | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadaveric Oculoplastics Masterclass | 21 Sep 2026 | Cadaveric course for ophthalmology registrars covering oculoplastic grafts, flap techniques, and complex reconstruction skills. | €650 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/oculoplasticmasterclass/ |
| Emergency & Resuscitative Surgery Skills Course (Cork) | 8 Oct 2026 | Two-day interactive trauma course using high-fidelity simulation and cadaver labs, focusing on multidisciplinary trauma care, E-FAST, and emergency surgery. | €1,250 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/emergencyresuscitativesurgeryskillscoursecork2025/ |
| Endoscopy from first principles | 4 Sep 2026 | Hands-on introduction to upper & lower GI endoscopy for novice doctors, covering scope handling, visualization & patient safety. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/endoscopyfromfirstprinciples/ |
| International Vascular Cork Course 5 & 6 November 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | International Vascular Cork Course 2026: Hands-on cadaveric, vascular anastomosis & EVAR training with expert faculty | €1350-€1550 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/internationalvascularcorkcourse2025/ |
| Advanced Endoscopic Ear Surgery Dissection Course | 12 Nov 2026 | Hands-on cadaveric course in endoscopic ear surgery covering TEES techniques, tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty & cholesteatoma surgery. | €950 - €1050 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/advancedendoscopicearsurgerydissectioncourse/ |
| Debriefing Skills for Healthcare Facilitators - 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | This course will initially look at pre-briefing and the safe psychological environment in healthcare scenario-based education. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/debriefingskillsforhealthcarefacilitators/ |
| Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery (FESS) - 2027 | 26 Jan 2027 | Advanced cadaver-based FESS course for ENT surgeons, developing endoscopic skills for sinus, skull base and pituitary surgery. | €1100 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/endoscopicsinusandskullbasesurgeryfess/ |
| The Cadaveric Interventional Radiology Skills Course (CIRSC) | 11 Feb 2027 | Hands-on cadaveric simulation course in ultrasound & fluoroscopic image-guided procedures to improve safety and clinical skills. | €450 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/thecadavericinterventionalradiologyskillscoursecirsc/ |
| Advanced Endoscopy Series - ERCP course | 4 Dec 2026 | Advanced endoscopic course covering key ERCP techniques, stenting, closure methods, and Er laser applications. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/advancedendoscopyseries-ercp/ |
| Endoscopy from first principles | 5 Mar 2027 | Hands-on introduction to upper & lower GI endoscopy for novice doctors, covering scope handling, visualization & patient safety. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/endoscopyfromfirstprinciples-march/ |
| Introduction to vascular surgery | 18 Feb 2027 | Hands-on training in bleeding control, haemostasis, vascular anastomosis, and emergency management using realistic simulation models | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/surgicalhaemostasisandvesselanastomosis/ |
| Wound closure techniques | 4 Mar 2027 | Hands-on course teaching wound management, knot tying and suturing skills for simple and complex wounds using simulated traumatic wounds. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/woundclosuretechniques/ |
| Primary Healthcare Simulation | 7 Apr 2027 | Scenario-based home care simulation with expert-led training on real-world challenges, practical strategies, and patient management. | €250 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/primaryhealthcaresimulation/ |
| Wound closure techniques | 10 Dec 2026 | Hands-on course teaching wound management, knot tying and suturing skills for simple and complex wounds using simulated traumatic wounds. | €375 | /en/assert/trainingandcourses/woundclosuretechniques-dec26/ |