Welcome
to the Specialist Training Association's website.
In this web-site you can find out
- more about the STA;
- access our Information Sheets on-line which provide advice and information to doctors about applications for training certificates, specialist registration and appeals; and
- the STA's policy statements in relation to training and supervision
The Specialist Training Association of the Colleges is the UK competent Association for postgraduate medical training in the UK and has responsibility for all specialties except General Practice. It awards Certificates of Completion of Specialist Training (CCSTs) and approves doctors for entry to the Specialist Register held by the General Medical Council. Its functions are governed by the European Medical Directive 93/16/EC and the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order 1995 and its amendments.
Medical surgery recovery times are key to reducing overall healthcare costs and impact of health care on society. In women's health, for example, the robotic hysterectomy reduces recovery times from weeks to days. The overall impact of minimally invasive surgery is significant to patient wellness and medical costs.
Training in the latest medical scanning technology has enabled cosmetic dentist who are trained in implant dentistry to provide full teeth replacement services in one day due to the accuracy of the technology. Our programs provide the appropriate training for usage of this and other medical technology.
Many people in the UK suffer from heel pain. The medical term for heel pain and heel spurs is Plantar Fasciitis.
The best way to treat sore heels is by doing some daily stretching exercises, combined with wearing orthotics.
It has been proven that oral health is linked to many general health issues including cancer and other life threatening diseases. People visit a dentist for many reasons from check up’s to seeing a Manchester Cosmetic Dentist for porcelain veneers or smile corrections, now called smile makeovers. Of course cosmetic dentistry still covers all aspects of dental health as part of the smile reconstructive process.
The new first aid courses will be available on a first come first serve basis so registering early is advised. Discussions and practical use of back supports, wrist braces and knee braces will be demonstrated. The following second course will be focused on Sports Injuries and the third course will be about emergency first aid in the work place and public domain followed by a revision.
The Specialist Training Association provides training for a variety of medical professions These include physiotherapy training and how the use of balance boards & wobbleboards can retrain proprioceptors, which are responsible for sensing where parts of the body are without looking. This can improve coordination, agility and reactions.
One of the trends among young people today is to try similar skin lightening products that Michael Jackson used to get a lighter tone, this is considered more attractive than darker skin tones by some, but others claim such vanity is best left to makeup.
The specialist training network helps build awareness through education. One area of awareness is in the space of oral cancer . Oral cancer is caused by use of alcohol, tobacco and exposure to HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which causes cervical cancer in women.
The health of a man's hair is not just affected by diet and general fitness. Men can be predisposed to Male Pattern Hair Loss due to hereditary factors. But finally there is a Men's Hair Loss Treatment that stops hair loss in it's tracks and has even been known to regrow hair follicles. Twins Hair Loss demonstrate how effective the treatment can be.
One of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the last few years has been the growth of teeth whitening strips which are said to bring out a much whiter smile while at the same time offing a safe and cost effective solution where a dental visit is not necessary, the question remains are these treatments safe?
How to cure arthritis. The doctors will tell you that it is not possible! But it is possible to treat both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis naturally, without drugs or painkillers, by way of a diet. The Arthritis Diet is all about eating sensibly and avoiding the foods that our bodies can no longer tolerate. Even the doctors are now realising that diet plays an important part in the life of an arthritis sufferer
There are plenty of weight loss and weight management plans, and these include diet plans as well as exercise routines. plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery increases, more and more people are opting for liposuctions, tummy tucks and other quick fixes to cure obesity.
The STA provide medical training for many different specialities. This can range from the basic usage of a first aid kit to more ‘involved’ medical practices.
Medical training from the Specialist Training Association can vary from the simple application of eye drops containing N-Acetylcarnosine to the more complex area of training regarding surgery procedures.
One of the best steps one should take when challenged with ill health is by taking a food intolerance test to ensure they are not suffering unnecessarily by eating allergenic foods which can take days before they cause symptoms, therefore are difficult to eliminate with food diaries.
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Wimpole Street, London W1G 8XX
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