Thoracic Surgery Course
Gain mastery in life-saving thoracic surgery skills for high-risk cases. This course teaches quick assessment of severe breathing difficulties, chest tube insertion, emergency thoracotomy procedures, imaging analysis, post-operative monitoring, effective communication, and ethical decision-making to boost patient safety and results in urgent situations.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Thoracic Surgery Course offers a focused, hands-on method for handling urgent thoracic emergencies. You will learn fast evaluation of serious shortness of breath, precise diagnostic tests, and proven treatments like chest tube placement, needle decompression, and emergency thoracotomy. It also builds skills in clear communication, proper record-keeping, aftercare monitoring, and handling complications to enhance safety and success in critical scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Emergency thoracic assessment: quickly triage and stabilise dyspneic patients.
- Life-saving procedures: carry out chest tubes, needle decompression, and ED thoracotomy.
- High-yield imaging use: interpret CXR, ultrasound, CT, and ECG in chest emergencies.
- Post-procedure care: monitor drains, control pain, and manage complications fast.
- Critical communication: lead handovers, consent discussions, and medico-legal documentation.
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