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eLearning

RACS has developed a range of online courses to support career progression and lifelong learning from prevocational doctor to Fellow, as well as specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) who wish to practice in Australia.

Covering a wide range of topics and fundamental professional skills, and aligned to RACS' ten competencies, these modules are a mix of self-directed and blended learning, with progress being saved to support, promote and facilitate learning opportunities in busy schedules and diverse locations.

Current online content includes:

  • cultural safety
  • audit process
  • working in and supporting rural, remote and regional communities
  • environmental sustainability
  • supervisor resources
  • examiner resources
  • SIMG-specific resources
  • professional skills.

See the tabs below for more information.

  • Express learning
  • Short courses
  • Macrolearning
  • Blended courses

Our express learning activities can be completed in under an hour and typically attracts 1 CPD hour. These typically focus on one key topic and are designed to reinforce or refresh understanding.

Courses include:

  • Woman in surgery microlearning activity 
  • Foundational skills for surgical educators refresher
  • Identifying and addressing microaggressions
  • Academic opportunities in sustainable healthcare
  • Activism in healthcare
  • Excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion for rural healthcare.

Our short courses can be completed within two hours and typically attract 2 CPD hours. Designed to be completed in one to two sittings, the module(s) cover essential foundational knowledge of related topics.

Courses include:

  • Facilitating online
  • Introduction to operating with respect
  • Trainee feedback
  • Audit of surgical mortality
  • Environmental sustainability in surgery
  • Human Factors suite

Our self-directed courses are the more traditional type of online learning content, comprising multiple, in-depth modules on a range of topics. Course completion ranges from several hours to over twenty hours and are designed to be undertaken across multiple sessions. The majority of these attract CPD hours and some meet the CAPE requirement, which are indicated within the course itself.

Courses include:

  • Keeping Trainees on track
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety suite
  • Clinical studies in rural and remote settings
  • Intercultural competency for medical specialists
  • Management of acute neurotrauma
  • Remote, rural and regional professional skills course
  • Resources for SIMGs

Completed within an established timeframe, these courses are a mix of self-directed modules and interactive sessions, including webinars or face-to-face attendance.

Courses include:

  • Foundation skills for surgical educators
  • Induction for surgical supervisors and trainers
  • Difficult conversations with underperforming Trainees
  • Skills Training courses
  • Examiner training
  • SIMG supervisor training


Suggestions?

Suggestions regarding future course development and areas of future course focus are welcomed and can be submitted by completing this form. 


Online learning access

Our online learning content can be accessed in four key ways (login required).

Online learning records

In addition to accessing your active courses, you can also view and download current and previous online learning records from eHub.

From the eLearning Records tab, you can:

  • Access current and historical eLearning records
  • View and download certificates for completed courses
  • View courses that are in progress or have not been started
  • Access current courses within the online learning platform.

Note: For the best user experience, it is recommended that you use either Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers to access the Learner Records platform.

For further details on how to navigate through the eLearning Records platform, please refer to the eLearning Records frequently asked questions.


Need help?

Should you experience any difficulties accessing our online learning platform, please contact our IT provider, Empyrean.

Email: [email protected]

Australia

Telephone: 1300 044 868

Service hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (AEST)

Aotearoa New Zealand

Telephone: 0800 425 538

Service hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (NZST)

Contact

The Learning and Innovation team is always interested in hearing your comments, concerns and feedback, and can be contacted at [email protected].