Royal College of Surgeons of England · Accredited

South Africa's Premier Orthopaedic Skills Course

Lectures, practical skills stations, and hands-on training — all in one day. Built by orthopaedic surgeons for the clinicians on the front line.

Next course
Date
13 November 2026
Venue
Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
Cost
R2,800 including handbook
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RCS England Accredited

Internationally recognised surgical accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Course Book Included

Take home a printed copy of A Manual for Orthopaedic Diagnosis & Skills.

Hands-On Skills

Interactive practical stations — POP, reductions, suturing, and more.

About the course

Built by orthopaedic surgeons,
for frontline clinicians.

OrthoBasics is a single-day orthopaedic skills training course — akin to ATLS, but designed specifically for orthopaedics. It was developed by orthopaedic surgeons to address a well-documented gap in junior doctor training: the day-to-day diagnosis and management of orthopaedic patients.

The course has been running successfully for several years, and has recently partnered with professors from the UCT Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, further strengthening its academic credibility and clinical reach.

A Manual for Orthopaedic Diagnosis & Skills
2025 Edition · OrthoBasics™
Dr DA Chivers
Dr VK Singh
Dr K Bodenstein
OrthoBasics Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Date of Issue13 Nov 2026
CourseOrthoBasics
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What you'll receive

Certificate of Completion

Every OrthoBasics delegate receives a framed Certificate of Completion, recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of England — a credential you can take with you wherever your career goes.

RCS England Accredited Internationally recognised credential
Personalised & Signed Issued in your name with MP number
Who it's for

Who should attend?

OrthoBasics is built for any clinician involved in the day-to-day care of orthopaedic patients.

Medical Officers
General Practitioners
Orthopaedic Nurses
Casualty & ED Staff
POP Technicians
Allied Health
Pricing

Everything you need, all in one day.

One inclusive fee — no hidden extras, no add-ons, no surprises.

OrthoBasics · 13 November 2026
R2,800
per delegate · all inclusive
  • Full day course — lectures & skills stations
  • OrthoBasics course book (printed)
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Refreshments throughout the day
  • RCS England Accreditation
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Accreditation & Partners

Royal College of Surgeons of England Advancing Surgical Care
UCT Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Cape Town
HPCSA CPD Provider
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