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

  • 5 eLearning modules plus 2 webinars over 4 weeks
  • Duration: Approximately 8 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 23 February 2026  Wednesday 11 March & Wednesday 18 March 2026, 7:30pm – 9:30pm AEDT  Wednesday 18 March 2026
 Monday 30 March 2026  Thursday 16 April & Thursday 23 April 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST  Thursday 23 April 2026
 Monday 15 June 2026  Tuesday 30 June & Tuesday 7 July 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm AEST  Tuesday 7 July 2026
 Monday 7 September 2026  Thursday 24 September & Thursday 1 October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST  Thursday 1 October 2026
     

 

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

 

Continuing Professional Development

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).

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