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🗓️ All 📘 Core Curriculum 🩻 POCUS 🗂️ CBD 🧑‍⚕️ SIM 🎯 OSCE/SBA 🗒️ Other

September 2026

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Tue

Wed

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Sat

Sun

2 TBC

3 TBC

9 Other

10 TBC

16 STEMI pathway

17 National Shared Record access - briefing

23 TBC +1 more

24 TBC

30 TBC

Core Curriculum

POCUS

CBD

SIM

OSCE/SBA

Other

1 session

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr Jody

Confirmed

1 session

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr Sean Clarke · Chair: Dr Hassan

TBC

1 session

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Other

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1 session

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Core Curriculum

TBC

Dr Elhassan

Confirmed

1 session

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Sim

STEMI pathway

Lorna ANP and RB

Confirmed

1 session

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Other

National Shared Record access - briefing

Jane Fogarty

Confirmed

2 sessions

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Core Curriculum

TBC

Dr Ioana

TBC

Other

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1 session

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr Nneka

TBC

1 session

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr James King

Confirmed

Upcoming Sessions

26 scheduled

Thu

Sep

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr Nneka

TBC

Wed

Sep

Afternoon CBD

TBC

Dr James King

Confirmed

Thu

Oct

Core Curriculum

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Oct

Core Curriculum

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Thu

Oct

Other

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Wed

Oct

Core Curriculum

Dizziness, Vertigo (dix hallpike and epley)

Eimear Horan - FIT

Confirmed

Thu

Oct

Core Curriculum

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Wed

Oct

OSCE/SBA

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Thu

Oct

Sim

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Oct

Core Curriculum

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Oct

Sim

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Wed

Nov

Afternoon CBD

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Nov

Afternoon CBD

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Nov

Afternoon CBD

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Nov

POCUS

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Wed

Nov

Core Curriculum

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Wed

Nov

Sim

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Thu

Nov

Other

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Wed

Dec

POCUS

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Thu

Dec

Core Curriculum

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Wed

Dec

Other

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Thu

Dec

Sim

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Wed

Dec

Afternoon CBD

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Dec

Afternoon CBD

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Dec

Core Curriculum

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Dec

POCUS

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Weekly Rotation

1st Wk Wed POCUS

2nd Wk Wed Sim

3rd Wk Wed OSCE/SBA

4th Wk Wed Sim

1st Wk Thu Afternoon CBD

2nd Wk Thu Core Curric.

3rd Wk Thu Other

4th Wk Thu Core Curric.

Topic Bank

109 topics

Core Curriculum

Cadiovascular emergencies

HTN emergency/ CCF exacerbation/acute pulmonary oedma

Core Curriculum

ECG (1)

General Approach to read ECG STEMI / STEMI Eqivelant

Core Curriculum

Abdominal Pain (1)

AAA

Core Curriculum

Unconscious Patient

General approach to assess and treat commatosed patients differential causes of coma

Core Curriculum

Safe communication

SBAR & RSVT tools Team approach

Core Curriculum

AI Presentation

Introduction to AI in the Medical Field

Core Curriculum

Abdominal Pain (1)

schaemic bowels Perforation & Obstruction

Core Curriculum

Confusion and Delerium

Confusion & delerium Alcohol related emergencies

Core Curriculum

Bleeding disorders

Assessment and treatment of bleeding disorders. Patients on anticoagulation - toxicity and reversal

Core Curriculum

ENT Emergencies

Otitis (Externa & Media) & Epistaxis Tonsillitis & Quinzy

Core Curriculum

Endocrine Emergencies (1) Diabetes

DKA

Core Curriculum

Sedation in ED

Conscious Sedation, Chemical Restraint

Core Curriculum

Spinal Injury

Examination & investigations / Injuries Neck pain

Core Curriculum

MSK injuries – Upper limb

common Fractures/ dislocation upper limb

Core Curriculum

Paediatrics (1) – Fever in Children

Fever / Rash/ Meningitis/

Core Curriculum

Silver trauma and Falls

Silver traums Falls

Core Curriculum

Paediatrics (2) – DKA & Abdominal pain

Core Curriculum

Stroke

TIA & Stroke & Stroke Mimics, Facial weakness

Core Curriculum

Head Injuries & IC bleeds

Traumatic / spontanous (SDH, SAH, EDH, ICH) Indications of head CT

Core Curriculum

Sepsis in ED

(incl. Sepsis six) Adult and Peds Septic Shock Neutopenic sepsis

Core Curriculum

Urological Emergencies

Urinary Retention / Renal Colic / Dysuria Haematuria / Testicular pain/torsion

Core Curriculum

Ophthalmology

Acute visual loss

Core Curriculum

ECG (2)

Arrythmias (Tachy-Brady) Rhythms and management of palpitation

Core Curriculum

Blood Gas Interpretation

Core Curriculum

Sedation in ED

Nerve blocks in ED Pain management, nerve block in ED

Core Curriculum

Major Trauma

Trauma team, 1ry & 2ry Survey major haemorrhage protocol

Core Curriculum

POCUS *

Think POCUS

Core Curriculum

Paediatrics (1) – Fever in Children

Floppy child Limping child

Core Curriculum

D&V (Paeds)

D&V Adults

Core Curriculum

QIP/ Audit presentation

Epilepsy

Core Curriculum

D&V (adults)

D&V Nausea Constipation C. Diff.

Core Curriculum

Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Upper GI bleed

Core Curriculum

Gastrointestinal Emergencies

lower GI bleed

Core Curriculum

Chest Pain (1)

Aortic dissection

Core Curriculum

Chest Pain (1)

Core Curriculum

Shocked patient

RUSH protocol General approach to shock

Core Curriculum

ENT Emergencies

Vertigo & Dizziness

Core Curriculum

Chest pain (2)

Pneumo-mediastinum (incl. Oesophageal rupture) & Traumatic Chest Pain

Core Curriculum

Paediatrics (3) – Respiratory Problems

(Croup/Stridor/ pneumonia)( bronchiolitis/ Asthma/Sore throat)

Core Curriculum

Safeguarding and NAI

Adult and children Concerning presentations in paeds

Core Curriculum

Paediatrics (3) – Respiratory Problems

( bronchiolitis/ Asthma/Sore throat)

Core Curriculum

Journal club

Critical appraisal

Core Curriculum

Acute Limb Ischaemia & DVT

Core Curriculum

Gynaecological emergencies

PV Bleeding, , PID, Pelvic pain

Core Curriculum

Gynaecological emergencies

Ectopic pregnancy ,ovarian torsion

Core Curriculum

Respiratory Emergencies

Asthma

Core Curriculum

Abdominal Pain(2)

Appendicitis & Biliary Colic & Cholystitis & Pancreatitis

Core Curriculum

Endocrine Emergencies (2)

Thyrotoxic crisis

Core Curriculum

Endocrine Emergencies (2)

Addisonian crisis

Core Curriculum

Electrolytes disturbances

Hyper kalemia, hypo kalemia, hyper and hypo magnesimea

Core Curriculum

Back pain & Cauda equina syndrome

Include Red Flags

Core Curriculum

Respiratory Emergencies

COPD and NIV in A&E

Core Curriculum

Respiratory Emergencies

Pneumina, cyanosis

Core Curriculum

Electrolytes disturbances

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia,

Core Curriculum

Headaches

Include Red Flags

Core Curriculum

MSK injuries – lower Limb

Common fractures and locations lower limb

Core Curriculum

Endocrine Emergencies (1) Diabetes

HHS/ Hypoglycemia

Core Curriculum

journal club 2

critical appraisal

Core Curriculum

Burns, Soft tissue Infections & Injuries

infections – i.e. cellulitis, abscesses, post-op complications Wound assessment & management Burns assessment & management

Core Curriculum

Syncope in ED, TLOC & Collapse

Core Curriculum

Ophthalmology

Eye examination & slit lamp use Red eye / Foreign Bodies /

Core Curriculum

DSH – OD’s *

DSH, Bipolar disorder, Mania and Depression Aggression, unusual behaviour and mental Capacity assessment ODs

Core Curriculum

Environmental Emergencies

Hypothermia, drowning,

Core Curriculum

FB ingestion / insertion

Oral, Rectal, Vaginal, ....

Core Curriculum

POCUS

eFAST and Lung US

Core Curriculum

Environmental Emergencies

electrical injuries

Core Curriculum

Electrolytes disturbances

hypo and hypercalemia

Core Curriculum

Seizures

Oligoric patient, AKI, Urgent dialysis UTI - Pyelonephritis

Core Curriculum

Jaundice

POCUS

Introduction to POCUS: Principles and Physics

POCUS

Knobology and Probe Selection

POCUS

Image Acquisition and Optimization

POCUS

Basic Ultrasound Artifacts and Interpretation

POCUS

Paracentesis and Thoracentesis

POCUS

Documentation and Billing for POCUS

POCUS

eFAST Exam

POCUS

Joint Effusion Detection

Arthrocentesis Guidance

POCUS

RUSH Protocol

POCUS

Nerve Blocks for Regional Anesthesia

FIB

POCUS

ELS

POCUS

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

POCUS

Diaphragmatic Function and Paralysis

POCUS

Ocular Ultrasound

POCUS

Bladder Scanning and Urinary Retention

POCUS

Diaphragmatic Function and Paralysis

POCUS

Ocular Ultrasound

Papilledema, Retinal Detachment

POCUS

Bladder Scanning and Urinary Retention

POCUS

Lung Ultrasound

A-lines, B-lines, and Consolidation

POCUS

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)

Assessment for Volume Status

POCUS

RUQ Ultrasound

Gallbladder and Biliary System

SIM

Acute Chest Pain – STEMI vs. NSTEMI

SIM

Acute Dyspnea – CHF, COPD Exacerbation, or PE

SIM

Bradycardia and Tachyarrhythmias

Management and Pacing

SIM

Sepsis Recognition and Early Management

SIM

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and HHS

SIM

Status Epilepticus Management

SIM

Altered Mental Status

Toxidrome vs. Metabolic vs. Neurologic

SIM

Syncope with High-Risk Features

SIM

Opioid Overdose

Naloxone Administration and Airway Management

SIM

Alcohol Withdrawal and Delirium Tremens

SIM

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

SIM

Hypo-/Hyperthermia Management

SIM

Poisoning/Overdose

SIM

Falls in the Elderly – Anticoagulated Head Injury

SIM

Procedural Sedation and Analgesia

complications and Pitfalls

SIM

Breaking Bad News and End-of-Life Discussions

SIM

Aggressive or Psychotic Patient

Verbal De-escalation and Safety, chem restraining

SIM

Escalation of Care

Recognizing a Sick Patient Early

SIM

Trachy - Laryngectomy