Induction for Surgical Supervisors and Trainers

Induction for Surgical Supervisors and Trainers is designed to provide Supervisors and Trainers of SET with an introduction to their roles and responsibilities, and to support them to provide high-quality education and training to RACS Trainees. It is aimed at Supervisors and Trainers who are new to their roles. 

Course learning outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to: 
1. Identify the relationship and the communication pathways between RACS and its training boards
2. Implement RACS policies and procedures
3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of SET supervisors, trainers and Trainees 
4. Discuss how to support Trainee learning and provide a safe learning environment 
5. Identify RACS assessment requirements
6. Plan how to evaluate their supervision. 


Are you eligible to participate in this course?

This course is available to and suitable for Supervisors and Trainers of SET who are new to the role, or who would like a refresher on their roles and responsibilities. 

Delivery modes

  • 5x eLearning modules plus 2 x webinars over 4 weeks
  • Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours total

 

Delivery dates and times

Week  Activity Requirements
Week 1-2  eLearning Module 1, 2 & 3 open  Please allow up to 30 minutes to complete Module 1, 60 minutes to complete Module 2 and 30 minutes to complete module 3
Week 3  Webinar Must participate in webinar to finish course
Week 3-4  eLearning Module 4 & 5 open Please allow 45 minutes for Module 4 and 45 minutes for Module 5
Week 4  Webinar Must participate in webinar to finish course

See webinar dates and times for more information.

 

Course commencement   
 Webinar dates and times  End date
Monday 3 March 2025 Wednesday 19 March & Wednesday 26 March 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT  Wednesday 26 March 2025
Monday 28 April 2025 Thursday 15 May & Wednesday 21 May 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST  Wednesday 21 May 2025
Monday 19 May 2025 Thursday 5 June & Tuesday 10 June 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST  Tuesday 10 June 2025
Monday 4 August 2025 Thursday 21 August & Thursday 28 August 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
  Thursday 28 August 2025
Monday 25 August 2025 Thursday 11 September & Tuesday 16 September 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST  Tuesday 16 September 2025
Monday 27 October 2025 Thursday 13 November & Thursday 19 November 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT  Thursday 19 November 2025

 

Course fees

  • This course is free for all Members of the College
  • A$600 or NZ$645 for non-members of the College

*All values include GST 

Cancellation Policy


CPD points

Completing this course will entitle participants to 8 CPD hours.


Main RACS competencies addressed

  • Cultural competence and cultural safety 
  • Leadership and management
  • Scholarship and teaching

Course references

Course references are available from RACS Library (login required).

 

Acknowledgement 

The original course development was partially funded by the Australian Government Department of Health through the Specialist Training Program (STP).

Register here (login required)