Diploma in Spine Surgery
Masters-level online spine surgery diploma course for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and spine fellows
Enrolment Fee:
From €449 per module
From €3799 for the full course
Financial aid is available for our courses, in the form of bursaries and group discounts. Find out more.
180 Spine Lectures in 9 Modules
356 Quizzes and Assessments
Over 3000 Downloadable References
8 Live Case-Based Tutorials
Surgical Strategy Assessment
540 CME Credits
24 Months Access
Diploma Certificate
Why study the Diploma in Spine Surgery?
Learn from the world spine experts
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Fulfil your professional requirements
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Enrolment
It takes approximately 3 hours of study to complete each Lecture, with study material and references readily available for those who want to find out more. Each Module can be completed in 2-3 months, and the whole Programme in 12-18 months.
You can enrol and start the Diploma in Spine Surgery immediately. Either enrol on the full programme at once or go through the Diploma Module-by-Module.
What's included
- 180 Online Spine Surgery Lectures in 9 Modules
- Reference abstracts
- 356 Quizzes and Assessments
- 16 Surgical Access Films
- 8 Live Online Tutorial events
- 540 CME Credits
- 9 Online Module Examinations
- Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
- Digital Certificate
3000 Downloadable references (Deluxe Package Only)Printed Certificate (Deluxe Package Only)
Ideal if: you have access to article libraries from all major publishers, or if you just need a refresher course.
References: You will be able to see reference information (title, authors, journal etc) and the abstract, but not be able to download the full reference.
Enrolment: When you pay and enrol, you will be issued with an Activation Key for your Diploma to use on lms.eccelearning.com. The course will be available to you for 24 months.
What's included
- 180 Online Spine Surgery Lectures in 9 Modules
- 4200 Reference Abstracts
- 3000 Standard Downloadable References
- 356 Quizzes and Assessments
- 16 Surgical Access Films
- 8 Live Online Tutorial events
- 540 CME Credits
- 9 Online Module Examinations
- Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
- Printed & Digital Certificate
Ideal if: you are early in your spine career, or you want to save time in looking for references and don’t have access to reference libraries.
References: You will be able to see reference information (title, authors, journal etc) and the abstract of all references, and be able to download references (of which there are over 3000 available) directly from the relevant lecture.
Enrolment: When you pay and enrol, you will be issued with an Activation Key for your Diploma to use on lms.eccelearning.com. The course will be available to you for 24 months.
Please Note: Packages differ only in included content. They both result in the same level of qualification
Bursaries and Group Discounts
Financial aid is available for our courses – there’s a bursary fund for surgeons in low- to middle- income countries, and there are also group discounts available worldwide.
Modules of the Diploma in Spine Surgery
Each Module is available as either the Essential Package (€459 per Module) or the Deluxe Package (€549 per Module).
Module 1 – Basic Science of the Spine
Module 2 – Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine
Module 3 – Degenerative Disorders of the Thoracolumbar Spine
Module 4 – Adult Spinal Deformity
Module 5 – Paediatric Spinal Deformity
Module 6 – Spinal Trauma and Fractures
Module 7 – Spinal Tumours
Module 8 – Spinal Infections and Inflammation
Module 9 – Complications and Revisions in Spinal Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do this course?
Residents can also benefit from the Diploma, particularly if they wish to boost their chances of a Spine Fellowship. However, they should start with the Residents’ Spine Programme first.
How do I get awarded the Diploma?
- Successfully pass all online Lecture Assessments
- Successfully pass all 9 Module Examinations
- View all 16 Surgical Access Films
- Attend all 8 Online Spine Tutorials
- Successfully pass the Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
How long will the Diploma take to complete?
The typical completion time for most Students is 12-18 Months, based on 7-9 hours of study per week.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Spine Surgery is available for 24 months after your initial enrolment, but can be extended in special circumstances.