Diploma in Spine Surgery
Masters-level online spine surgery course for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and spine fellows
Enrolment Fee:
From €449 per module
From €3799 for the full course
The eccElearning Diploma in Spine Surgery is an online Masters-level education programme for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and spine fellows. Learn the gold standard of spine surgery techniques from the best spine surgeons in the world.
The Diploma includes:
180 Spine Lectures in 9 Modules
Each Module has 13-25 Lectures, and each Lecture Presentation is narrated and comes with a dynamic transcript.
356 Quizzes and Assessments
Test your progress throughout the learning process.
Over 3000 Downloadable References
Full reference list available in both our Diploma packages, downloadable journal articles and additional videos available in our Deluxe Package.
8 Live Case-Based Tutorials
Live and online group discussions of spine case studies run by our world-class spine faculty.
Surgical Strategy Assessment
In-depth review from our faculty of your surgical strategy skills with constructive feedback given.
540 CME Credits
Each successful Lecture Assessment confers 3 CME Credits.
24 Months Access
The Lectures are available for 24 months from the time you activate the full course.
Diploma Certificate
Once all elements of the Diploma – Modules, Tutorials, Films and SSA – are completed, you will receive the Diploma Certificate.
Why study the Residents’ Spine Programme?
Learn from the world spine experts
Our world-class spine faculty includes experienced spine surgeons, radiologists, researchers, professors, spine journal editors, and designers of spinal instruments.
Learn from anywhere in the world
The Diploma is completed entirely online, so you can study on your schedule, and not pay for travel or accommodation. Learn more spine online.
Fulfil your professional requirements
All Lectures are accredited by the EACCME and can be converted to American Medical Assocation PRA Category 1 Credits. The Diploma is endorsed by the European Spine Journal.
Greatest Generation of Spine Surgeons
Our Spine Diploma students are becoming the most knowledgeable generation of spine surgeons there has ever been. Join them to boost your spine knowledge, stand out from your peers and improve patient outcomes.
What our students say
I have gained important knowledge – comprehensive and to the point. It helped me a lot in my spine practice as well as teaching to my juniors. Every topic is important and covered in detail. This background knowledge is most important in development of skills and safe practice.
Accredited & Endorsed
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
Spine Diploma Essential Package Includes:
- 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
Spine Diploma Deluxe Package includes:
- 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
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.