Ultrasound

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Overview

This member-only training programme sets the standard for ultrasound training in the UK.

Date: TBC

Venue: TBC

CPD: 12 credits

This course has been postponed until later in 2020, please register your interest to be notified of the new date.

If you're a member with an interest in ultrasound training, this two-day practical course is for you.

Delivered by convenors Dr Anna Ciechomska and Mhairi Brandon, Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice is designed to help you develop the ability to scan peripheral joints, provide a comprehensive review of regional musculoskeletal through ultrasound, develop your clinical and technical ultrasound knowledge.

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. The modules are:

Ultrasound in inflammatory arthritis (hands and feet)
An introduction to the use of ultrasound in hot swollen joint

This course is suitable for delegates with both basic and intermediate scanning experience.

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Bursary

A little short on funding? Don’t panic – a bursary to cover 50% of the course cost, worth £357, is now available to all attendees.

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
When will I receive the bursary? Bursaries will be granted six weeks after course completion

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2020 programme

Saturday 18 April

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	Introduction: new ultrasound programme
11:00-11:15	Introduction: inflammatory arthritis module
11:15-13:00	Practical session: settings, hands and wrists (basic/intermediate)
13:00-14:00	Lunch

Saturday 18 April

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)

Sunday 19 April

Morning sessions

09:00-13:00

Time

Session title

09:00-09:30

Demonstration: role of ultrasound in diagnosis

09:30-11:00

Practical session

11:00-11:15

Refreshments

11:15-11:30

Introduction: hot joint module

11:30-13:00

Practical session: settings and joint fluid demonstration

13:00-14:00

Lunch

Sunday 19 April

Afternoon sessions

14:00-17:30

Time

Session title

14:00-14:30

Demonstration: scanning hip, knee and ankle and approach to guided aspiration/injection

14:30-15:45

Practical session: joint fluid demonstration

15:45-16:00

Refreshments

16:00-17:00

Practice aspiration/injection

17:00-17:30

Closing remarks

Programme and speakers are subject to change.