Recognised Courses (External Credits)

List of courses recognised for credits in the Diploma Course

One of the requirements of the Hand Diploma course is that each participating student should attend a number of the courses that are currently recognized by the BSSH. Those currently recognised along with the credit points they attract are listed below. One credit point on the Diploma programme equates to approximately 10 hours of study. A credit point is not the same as a CME point.

Where 2 rather than 1 points have been allocated this reflects the additional preparation and reflection time you will spend as a result of participating in this particular course i.e. there is greater weighting towards the core instructional course series and the practical courses. You should take the opportunity to attend other courses according to your interests within the subject. Any combination of courses is acceptable and courses that were undertaken within 5 years of the date of registering for the course can be recognised retrospectively for this prupose.

Core Lecture Courses - 3 credits each

BSSH Instructional Courses in Hand Surgery - Series of six 2-day courses running over 3 years.

  • Skin and soft tissue, infection, Dupuytren’s disease
  • Tendon injury, paralysis, rehabilitation
  • Nerve injury, compression and pain
  • Fractures, joint injuries, arthritis
  • Tumors, the child’s hand
  • Wrist, occupational & medicolegal aspects

Scientific Meetings - 2 credits each
BSSH Spring and Autumn meetings
FESSH Congress
IFSSH Congress - held once in 3 years
Practical skill acquisition courses - 2 credits each
Anatomy of the hand and upper limb, Guy's Hospital. London
AO hand fixation course, Leeds
AO wrist course, Leeds
Mini-fragment fracture fixation course, Derby
Leicester Fracture fixation course
Basic Skills in Hand Surgery, RCS, London
Advanced Skills in Hand Surgery, RCS, London
Advanced Wrist Surgery Workshop, Epsom
Microsurgery courses 

Other recognized courses
Wrightington Hospital programme (various day courses) - 1 credit each
Advanced Course in Hand Surgery, Derby - 2 credits
Derby Wrist Course - 1 credit
Wrist Arthroscopy Course, Epsom - 2 credits