Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice

Overview

Date: 24-25 September 2019

Venue: Clayton Hotel, Belfast, BT2 8HS

CPD: 12

This training programme designed for members and delivered by our experts sets the standard for ultrasound training in the UK. Two modules provide comprehensive learning opportunities for all professionals working in rheumatology practice. Each module includes introductory and advanced levels.

The two modules are:

Inflammatory Arthritis, 24 September
Giant Cell Arteritis, 25 September

Delegates are able to attend both or either of the days of face-to-face teaching. Taught in small groups with plenty of opportunity to gain hands-on experience, each module will include standard machine-craft core knowledge and will be supported by online learning before and after the face-to-face course.

This blended learning programme aims to support you in your lifelong learning.

Objectives

How to identify the normal vascular sono-anatomy of temporal and axillary arteries
How to perform a systematic ultrasound scanning of the temporal and axillary arteries
Identify the basic vascular and pathological sonographic findings in GCA, LVV and pitfalls

Registration closes on Monday 9 September.

Members-only

Book your place now on our Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice course

Two-day rate

All members

£595

Prices do not include VAT, accommodation or travel.

One-day rate

All members

£360

Prices do not include VAT, accommodation or travel.

Cancellation terms and conditions

Cancellations received in writing by the British Society for Rheumatology events team by 26 August will be entitled to a full refund minus a cancellation fee of £25. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions may be made but this will incur a £25 administration fee.

Programme

Tuesday 24 September

Morning sessions
09:30-13:00

Time	Session title
09:30-10:30	Registration and Refreshments
10:30-10:45	Welcome
10:45-11:00	New ultrasound programme introduction
11:00-11:15	Inflammatory arthritis module: Introduction
11:15-13:00	Practical session: Settings, hands and wrists (basic/intermediate)
13:00-14:00	Lunch

Afternoon sessions
14:00-17:30

Time

Session title

14:00-15:30

Practical session: Scanning feet and ankle (basic/intermediate)

15:30-16:00

Refreshments

16:00-17:30

Practical session: Power Doppler in inflammatory arthritis (basic/intermediate)

Wednesday 25 September

Morning sessions

09:00-13:00

Time

Session title

09:30-10:00

Arrival, Registration and Refreshments

10:00-10:30

Temporal artery ultrasound - settings, technique, pitfalls, pathological findings: live demonstration

10:30-11:30

Practical session: Cranial GCA

11:30-12:00

Refreshments

12:00-13:00

Practical session: Cranial GCA

13:00-14:00

Lunch

Afternoon sessions

14:00-17:00

Time

Session title

14:00-14:30

Axillary artery Ultrasound - settings, technique, pitfalls & pathological findings: live demonstration

14:30-15:30

Practical session: Axillary arteries/large vessels

15:30-15:50

Refreshments

15:50-16:50

Practical session: Axillary arteries/large vessels

16:50

Close

Programme and speakers are subject to change.

Bursary applications

A little short on funding? Don’t panic – a bursary to cover 50% of the course cost is now available to all attendees. Applications close on 10 September.

FAQs

Who can apply for the bursary? All delegates, but you have to book onto the course first to be considered
Are there a limited number of bursaries available? No, bursaries will be available to all attendees
How do I apply? Complete the online application form below
When will I receive the bursary? Bursaries will be granted six weeks after course completion

Apply for a bursary