Exam and skills guides for emergency doctors
Practical guides for doctors preparing for emergency medicine and surgical exams, and for clinicians building ultrasound and procedural skills. Exam facts come from the colleges and show the date we checked them.
Exam guides
- MRCEM Primary revision guide: the exam format, the 2027 syllabus change and a 12-week plan.
- MRCEM OSCE preparation guide: the official format and a 6-week practice plan.
- MRCS Part B OSCE preparation: format, eligibility and how to practise each station type.
Clinical skills guides
- POCUS training in the UK: the RCEM core applications and how competence is assessed.
- Fascia iliaca block training: what RCEM best practice guidance says about competence and safety.
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Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
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Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 14 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Cannulation Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain Insertion Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
Thursday 17 December 2026 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 22 February 2027 Next course
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Upcoming courses
Next course Starts tomorrow
MRCEM OSCE Course
Monday 12 – Friday 16 October 2026
20 places available
From £350
Book your placeNext course Starts in 15 days
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 26 October 2026
20 places available
£375
Book your placeMore dates
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 26 October 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Cannulation Course
Tuesday 27 October 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access Course
Tuesday 27 October 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain Insertion Course
Wednesday 28 October 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
Wednesday 28 October 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
Thursday 29 October 2026 Next course
Show 9 more dates
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 14 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Cannulation Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain Insertion Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
Thursday 17 December 2026 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 22 February 2027 Next course
Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.