# School of Medicine Short Courses > St Andrews University, School of Medicine Short Courses > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.5, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Healthcare Courses for Professionals](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="White Section - Research streams" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text admin_label="Heading" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]School of Medicine Short Courses[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="2" make_equal="on" disabled_on="off|off|off" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_blurb title="Molecular Diagnostics from Bench to Practice" url="https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/molecular-diagnostics/" image="https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2024/05/MolecularDiagnostics.jpg" icon_placement="left" admin_label="Blurb - MolecularDiagnostics" module_class="course-link" _builder_version="4.27.0" _module_preset="default" - [Regional Anaesthesia: Plan A Blocks](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/regional-anaesthesia-a/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Regional Anaesthesia: Plan A Blocks 2 day course for anaesthetists. We run two-day practical courses throughout the year, providing a comprehensive training opportunity, using state of the art facilities and equipment, to teach ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia. High quality teaching by expert faculty of anatomists and anaesthetists - [Neuroinjections](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/neuroinjections/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Neuroinjections Delivered by Dr Charlie Chung, PhD Consultant Allied Health Professional in Stroke The aim of this workshop is to enable multi-profession participants to develop an understanding of cognition after stroke. This course will enable participants to apply strategies to manage the impact of impairment on - [Cognitive Rehabilitation](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/cognitive-rehab/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Cognitive Rehabilitation in stroke for the multidisciplinary team Delivered by Dr Charlie Chung, PhD Consultant Allied Health Professional in Stroke The aim of this workshop is to enable multi-profession participants to develop an understanding of cognition after stroke. This course will enable participants to apply strategies - [Understanding Cognition](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/understanding-cognition/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Understanding Cognition: A Workshop for Health and Social Care Professionals Delivered by Dr Charlie Chung, PhD Consultant Allied Health Professional in Stroke Cognition is central to how people function in all aspects of their daily lives but is often disrupted by illness and injury. Health and - [eFAST Sonography for Trauma](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/sonography-for-trauma/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) Delivered by Dr Predrag Bjelogrlic, Dr Enis Cezayirli and Fraser Chisholm The aim of this workshop is to provide participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the controls of the different types of the ultrasound scanners and to - [Emergency Medicine: Point of Care Ultrasound](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/empocus/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound 1 day course for Emergency Medicine Residents of Scotland We run one practical course throughout the year, providing a comprehensive training opportunity, using state of the art facilities and equipment, to teach ultrasound-guided emergency medicine. High quality teaching by expert - [Post Mortem Reconstruction Course](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/reconstruction/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Post Mortem Reconstruction Course Delivered by Martin Jeffrey MBIE Dip Fd The course will be available to those embalmers who desire to increase their skill levels in the area of post mortem reconstruction. The course provides a hands-on based approach to cranial/facial reconstruction, soft tissue - [Executive Function](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/exec-function/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Executive function in stroke rehabilitation Delivered by Dr Charlie Chung, PhD Consultant Allied Health Professional in Stroke Executive dysfunction (ED) is a frequent consequence of stroke. As stroke also causes weakness, rehabilitation provides a combination of restorative and adaptive therapies. However, ED reduces the ability of - [RA January Delegate Pre-Course Form](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/regional-anaesthesia-a/ra-january-delegate-pre-course-form/): First Name *Surname *GMC Number *Phone Number *Email Address *Health Board *NHS Ayrshire and ArranNHS BordersNHS Dumfries and GallowayNHS Western IslesNHS FifeNHS Forth ValleyNHS GrampianNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeNHS HighlandNHS LanarkshireNHS LothianNHS OrkneyNHS ShetlandNHS TaysideOtherAre you funded by NES (NHS Education for Scotland)? *YesNoPlease select what dates you are available *5–6 March, 202625–26 June, 2026I - [Anatomy for Paramedics](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/anatomy-for-paramedics/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Anatomy For Paramedics Delivered by Fraser Chisholm – Anatomy teacher This course is designed to strengthen theoretical knowledge of human anatomy through a practical and applied approach, working with real human anatomy and with a focus on emergency care contexts. Participants will engage in a clinical tutor-led session, - [FORM: Register interest in a course](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/reg-interest/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Register interest in a short course By completing this form you give us permission to store your details provided temporarily until such at time that a date is scheduled for the course. You will receive an email making you aware when the booking will open. This - [FORM: Get in touch](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/suggest-a-course/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Suggestions Are you a course lead wanting to host a course with us or are you looking for a specific course and just can’t find it anywhere? The School of Medicine continually strives to offer courses that provide value to our medical and healthcare community. Any - [FORM: Anatomy for Paramedics - Group Booking](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/anatomy-for-paramedics/afp-group/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/terms/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Terms and Conditions 1. Application Process, Payment and Fees 1.1. Applications are only accepted via our online booking service. 1.2. Applications must be made before the advertised booking deadline for your chosen course(s). The School of Medicine is under no obligation to accept enrolments after the deadline. - [Online learning](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/online-learning/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Online learning Software, hardware and connectivity requirements Computers (Laptop or desktop) Your personal computer should meet the following system requirements: Windows devices should run Windows 10. Apple devices should run a minimum of MacOS 11. Web browser devices should run up to date web browsers for the best experience. Smarphones and - [Dr James Bowness](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/regional-anaesthesia-a/james-bowness/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]James Bowness Honorary Research Fellow, School of Medicine Email jsb8@st-andrews.ac.uk Researcher Profile Biography Dr James S Bowness is a Consultant Anaesthetist and Honorary Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His clinical focus is on regional anaesthesia and his research interests include ultrasound/POCUS, AI, - [Alasdair Taylor](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/regional-anaesthesia-a/alasdair-taylor/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”1689″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Alasdair Taylor Email Biography Alasdair is a consultant anaesthetist with interests in regional anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and ultrasound education. He has codirected Anatomy for the FRCA since its inception and continues to regularly teach on local and international ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia courses. Alasdair has published a range of - [Useful Information](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/info/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”1689″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Useful Information School of Medicine, University of St Andrews School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9TF Contact us Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3599 Email: medpgt@st-andrews.ac.uk About the School of MedicineVisitors brief Getting here and where to stay Transport There is - [Charlie Chung](https://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/short-courses/cognitive-rehab/charlie-chung/): [lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Short Courses” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”1689″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs]Charlie Chung Email Biography Charlie Chung is the Allied Health Professions Stroke Strategic Lead for Lothian and is an occupational therapist by background. He has worked in stroke rehabilitation in acute, sub-acute and community settings for over 25 years and delivered a post-stroke cognition clinic in