GRIMSBY TVS Ultrasound Workshop involves live patients’ experience with
candidates divided into groups of three.
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Department of Family Services
Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
The next course is taking place on...
16th - 17th May 2012
A two day theoretical, clinical applications and hands-on transvaginal scanning workshop using real
patients and MedSim (Ultrasim®) Computerised interactive Simulator, accredited for Continuing Medical
Education by the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
This is a basic course in Endovaginal Ultrasound scan and offers an introduction to the objectives of the
ultrasound special skills module for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Advanced
Training Skills Module (ATSM), Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive
Health.
Live patients’ experience is supplemented with UltraSim® simulator. Ultrasim® is the world's first and only
interactive, menu-oriented simulator-based ultrasound training system.
FOCUS: To teach every delegate a simple, step by step, technique of transvaginal scanning and safe
interpretation of transvaginal scanning and safe interpretation of sonographis findings.
Why Should You Attend – Objectives
To understand the following theoretical background
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Overview of the basic physics of ultrasound, including safety issues
and ensure competency in the use of commonly used ultrasound machines;
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Infection control and safe handling of ultrasound machine;
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Basic theoretical knowledge of common gynaecological/early pregnancy
problems;
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Basic theoretical knowledge of special procedures- Saline Infusion
Sonohysterography (SIS) and Hysterosalpingo Contrast Sonography (HYCOSY).
To understand the following clinical applications:
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Ensure ability to identify the pelvic organs and their orientation
and to establish
their normality;
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Ensure ability to identify abnormalities of the pelvic organs and
correlate findings
with the presenting complaints;
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Ensure ability to establish a diagnosis and act accordingly;
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This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge, confidence,
professional
skills and clinical competencies to use endovaginal ultrasound imaging in an
appropriate and safe manner.
Who Should Attend
This is a basic course in Endovaginal Ultrasound scan that offers an introduction to the
objectives of the ultrasound special skills module for the Royal College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists (RCOG) Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM), Faculty of Family Sexual &
Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and is suitable for:
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Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (all grades);
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Radiologists (trainees);
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General Practitioners (GPs);
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Sonographers;
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Family Planning & IVF Nurses.
Course Fee £450.00
The workshop is limited to 12 delegates.
Please make all cheques payable to: Northern Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Forward with the completed
booking form to:
Bridget Nelson, Postgraduate Medical Education Centre, Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA. Tel (01472) 875275
Venue
Acorn Suite, Family Services Division, Diana Princess
of Wales Hospital
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations before 16th
April 2012 will incur a £50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations after 16th April
2012 cannot be refunded although substitute attendees will be welcome.
Enquiries
Email enquiries including details of one to one training courses to be forwarded to
bridget.nelson@nhs.net.
Next Courses
The next courses will be taking place on 16th-17th May 2012 and 10th-11th
October 2012.
Ibrahim Bolaji (MBBS, FRCPI, FRCOG, MD)
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecological Surgeon
Senior Clinical Lecturer
Workshop Director
E-mail: iibolaji@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.nlg.nhs.uk/courses/TVS
Workshop secretariat
Mrs Bridget Nelson - PGME Secretary
Postgraduate Medical Education Centre
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
Scartho Road, Grimsby DN332BA
Tel: (01472) 875275
Fax: 01472 875329
Email: bridget.nelson@nhs.net |
