BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS® (BSS®)-07th Edition (Accredited by RCS England)

Basic Surgical Skills® (BSS®) is a must-attend course for healthcare professionals and surgical trainees looking to develop the essential practical skills required in the operating theatre. Join us at Learnix for a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience where expert faculty will guide you through the latest techniques and best practices in basic surgery.

This practical, workshop-led course teaches the fundamental surgical techniques every trainee needs—including suturing, knot tying, tissue handling, and the safe use of surgical instruments—through step-by-step demonstrations followed by supervised hands-on practice. Whether you are preparing for the MRCS Part B examination, starting your surgical training, or wishing to build confidence in theatre, this two-day course will provide you with the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence to perform basic surgical procedures safely and effectively.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to accelerate your surgical career with expert instruction and high-quality practical training at Learnix.

Basic Surgical Skills (BSS®) Course – Pre-course Requirements & Terms and Conditions

By registering for this course, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted the following Terms and Conditions.

Refunds (less applicable handling and administration fees) are available up to 5 weeks before the course start date.

Refund requests received after this time are subject to the Learnix Refund Policy and may not be eligible for a full refund.

Completion of all mandatory e-learning modules, videos, and the final MCQ (minimum pass mark of 80%) must be confirmed by the Royal College of Surgeons before 7:00 a.m. on Day 1 of the course.

Failure to meet this mandatory requirement will result in:

• Removal from the course.
• Inability to participate in any part of the course.
• Forfeiture of all course fees.

This is a mandatory Royal College of Surgeons requirement and cannot be waived.

The course fee includes:

• Access to Royal College of Surgeons online learning materials.
• Practical skills training.
• Expert faculty supervision and mentorship.
• Course equipment and consumables.
• Lunch and refreshments on both course days.
• Post-course learning resources.

Accommodation, travel, parking charges (where applicable), and evening meals are not included.

A course place is confirmed only when:

• The application has been completed in full.
• The application has been accepted.
• Full payment has been received.
• Registration requirements with the Royal College of Surgeons have been completed.

All candidates must have a valid Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) registration number.

If you do not already have one, you can register online before completing your course application.

Payment must be received within 24 hours of the payment request.

Failure to make payment within this timeframe may result in your place being released and offered to another candidate.

Learnix reserves the right to limit candidate numbers in accordance with Royal College of Surgeons faculty-to-candidate ratios and faculty availability.

If insufficient faculty members are available to safely deliver the course, Learnix reserves the right to cancel the place of the most recently enrolled candidate(s).

Affected candidates will be offered either:

• A full refund of all course fees paid; or
• A transfer to the next available course date.

Learnix will make every reasonable effort to agree a suitable alternative with the affected participant.

Learnix reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course if there are insufficient candidate numbers to deliver it safely, effectively, or in a financially viable manner.

In such circumstances, participants will be offered either:

• A transfer to an alternative course date; or
• A full refund of all course fees paid.

Learnix will notify affected participants as early as reasonably practicable.

Submission of your course registration confirms that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions in full.

The practical course is delivered over two days using a combination of demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, and faculty feedback.

Terms and ConditionsEach practical session has clearly defined learning outcomes, and participants are expected to actively engage throughout the course to achieve the required competencies.

Before attending the face-to-face course, all participants are required to:

• Complete all online e-learning modules provided by the Royal College of Surgeons.
• Watch all mandatory pre-course learning videos.
• Complete the online pre-course multiple-choice assessment (MCQ).

To be eligible to attend the course, all online learning and the final MCQ must be completed by 7:00 a.m. on Day 1 of the course.

Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% in the MCQ assessment. Multiple attempts are permitted until the required pass mark is achieved.

Face-to-Face CourseFailure to complete the mandatory pre-course learning requirements before the deadline will result in the participant being unable to attend the course, and all course fees will be forfeited in accordance with Royal College of Surgeons regulations.

Course Date: 19–20 September 2026
Venue: Learnix Limited, Kettering Leisure Village, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB

Learnix Medical Training, an approved Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Centre by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, is pleased to offer the Basic Surgical Skills (BSS®) course.

This intensive two-day course is designed for healthcare professionals wishing to develop essential practical surgical skills and build confidence in the operating theatre. Under expert faculty guidance, participants will gain hands-on experience in:

• Suturing techniques
• Surgical knot tying
• Tissue handling
• Safe use of surgical instruments
• Principles of wound closure
• Understanding how these skills are applied in clinical practice

The course is ideal for doctors preparing for MRCS Part B, foundation and core surgical trainees, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve their practical surgical skills.

Following the course, participants will also receive access to post-course learning resources to support continued practice, skill development, and career planning.

£725 + VAT

Your place will only be confirmed once:

• Pre-course Learning Requirements
• Your application has been completed and accepted.
• Full payment has been received by Learnix Limited.
• Registration with the Royal College of Surgeons has been completed.