Specific learning objectives:

• To understand the clinical guidelines for chest drain insertion
• To understand the indications for chest drain insertion
• To be able to insert a surgical and seldinger chest drain
• To recognise and manage chest drains and associated complications
• To practice interview techniques with feedback from consultants, registrars and current CMTs

Teaching & assessment methods:

• Interactive lectures
• Hands-on suturing practice
• Hands-on seldinger and surgical chest drain insertion practice