The Royal College of Pathologists Courses

Implementation Guidance for Non-Neoplastic Neuropathology

Implementation guidance for diagnosing non-neoplastic neuropathology specimens, covering tissue pathways, biopsies, genetic tests, and epilepsy resections.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Medical Microbiology FRCPath Part 2 – What I Wish I’d Known

Practical advice on resources, study groups, practice questions, and exam techniques for the Medical Microbiology FRCPath Part 2 examination.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pathology - Presented by Dr Mike Osborn and Dr Brian Hanley

A postmortem pathology case study of COVID-19, covering diffuse alveolar damage, viral tropism, mucormycosis, PCR, and electron microscopy.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Vaccines - Presented by Professor Peter Openshaw

An expert overview of COVID-19 vaccines, from B-cell responses and vaccine approaches to variants, immune escape, safety, and vaccination strategy.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 RNA - Presented by Dr. Malur Sudhanva

A practical overview of SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing, covering RNA extraction, laboratory workflows, result reporting, turnaround times, and test limitations.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Continuous Quality Improvement - Not a Fad but a Science

An evidence-based introduction to continuous quality improvement in healthcare, covering audit, the Model for Improvement, systems thinking, and how change becomes improvement.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Implementation Guidance for Reporting of Colorectal Cancer

Expert guidance on histopathological reporting of colorectal cancer, featuring dataset overview and implementation strategies from leading pathologists.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Flow Cytometry in Acute Leukaemias - Basic Principles and Clinical Applications

Explore flow cytometry principles, plot interpretation, and clinical applications in acute leukemias, with insights for morphological review.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Laboratory Diagnosis of Anaerobic Infections - Lecture 8

Comprehensive overview of anaerobic infection diagnosis, covering sample handling, cultivation, identification techniques, and pathogenesis of key anaerobic bacteria.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Updated Lymphoma Classification in WHO 5th Edition - Lecture 21

Explore updates in lymphoma classification, including changes in follicular lymphoma, large B-cell lymphoma subtypes, and molecular updates in peripheral T-cell lymphomas.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Systemic Infection Syndromes Presenting with Rash - Diagnostic Approach and Treatment

Explore diagnostic approaches for systemic infections with rash, focusing on urgent syndromes and timely treatment strategies to enhance clinical decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Porphyrias - Overview, Diagnosis, and Management

Comprehensive overview of porphyrias, covering pathogenesis, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, with case studies and resources for further learning.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Rationale, Pharmacogenetics, and Measurement Techniques

Explore the principles, techniques, and pharmacogenetic aspects of successful therapeutic drug monitoring regimes in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Bad News in Haemato-Oncology - Effective Communication Strategies

Explore effective techniques for delivering difficult news in haemato-oncology, addressing cultural and medical complexities to improve patient care and communication skills.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bone Marrow Transplant in Sickle Cell Disease

Explore bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease, covering indications, techniques, and complications. Learn about donor selection, conditioning agents, and post-transplant challenges.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video