Diploma in Injection Therapy
Date:
September 24th-25th, October 23rd 2011, November 25th -26th -27th 2011, 20th January 2012 and June 9th 2012
Venue:
Cardiff University
Cost:
£1100.00. 8 days.
Application/contact information:
Lesley Weston healthcare-cpd@cf.ac.uk
Overview:
- Introduce musculoskeletal clinicians to the advanced skills of injection therapy, including an update on relevant literature
- Review functional and surface anatomy related to needle placement
- Instruction in the principles of pharmacology of relevant drugs
- Indications and contraindications of injection therapy
- Practical training in the use of injections for common peripheral lesions
- Instruction in the legal and ethical considerations of injection therapy
Tutors:
- Stephanie Saunders FCSP FSOM
- Steve Longworth MB ChB MRCGP DM-S Med DPCR FSOM
- Gordon Cameron MB ChB MRCGP DM-SMed DCH FSOM
- Steve Holden MB BS DRCOG
- Jonathan Botting MB BS DRCOG
Tutor Biography:
Learning Outcomes:
- Competently select patients suitable for injection therapy
- Demonstrate refined knowledge of surface and functional anatomy
- Confidently discuss the advantages and disadvantages of injection therapy
- Demonstrate good aseptic techniques in the application of the treatment
- Show skilful practical application of needle placement
- Recognise and manage warning signs of adverse reactions to any of the drugs used
- Clearly define all aspects of post-injection aftercare and rehabilitation
- Critically evaluate injection therapy as an adjunct to other treatment
- Demonstrate advanced clinical
Additional information:
- Intensive practical course for doctors, Physiotherapists and podiatrists.
- Recognised Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, London.
- Accredited by Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine (ACPOMIT)Society of Chiropodist an d Podiatrist and Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (SOM).