| Venue | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Online via Zoom | Thur 17 Oct - Thur 14 Nov 2024 | Available |
CPD: 20 Hrs
Course Objectives
- Identify the muscle anatomy of the upper and lower limbs using ultrasound.
- Develop consistent and reliable approaches for performing a scan and injecting target muscles under ultrasound guidance.
What's Included?
- Each delegate has their own POD Toolbox for the duration of the course. This contains a Sonon 300L ultrasound system and gel phantom. Ultrasound gel and wipes are also included.
- 4 x weekly 2hr live teaching sessions with lectures, demonstrations, and interactive guided scanning practice.
- Weekly homework assignment with feedback to guide practice.
- CPD certificate upon completion.
This course is aimed at developing a systematic and anatomically based approach to the application of ultrasound guidance in the management of spasticity using botulinum toxin. It is intended for clinicians and practitioners with some experience of ultrasound scanning for guidance of injections who are seeking to consolidate and improve technique. The course does not culminate in an exam or any form of educational or competency assessment but has been independently assessed for CPD accreditation.
The course is a home-based programme of practical instruction that is facilitated by provision of an appropriate ultrasound scanner to each delegate. This series of remotely delivered interactive video conference sessions with accompanying practice exercises has been specifically designed to develop applied anatomical knowledge, focusing on the identification of target muscles and safe, accurate and consistent injection under ultrasound guidance.
The course is conducted over 4 weeks.
All delegates are sent an Orca POD Toolbox containing a Sonon 300L portable ultrasound, a gel phantom, ultrasound gel and clinical wipes all of which are provided for the duration of the course. The POD Toolbox incorporates all the elements necessary to enable the progressive acquisition of knowledge and skills through home-based practice. The teaching programme is delivered by a combination of interactive lectures and practice exercises that will equip delegates with the essential cognitive skills necessary to begin incorporating ultrasound imaging guidance into their daily clinical management.
There is an assignment at the end of each session which helps the delegates to revise the concepts learnt during each session and to provide a framework for practising those skills.
Dr. Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi
Consultant Surgeon in Spinal Injuries
Mr S C Budithi is a Consultant in Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation at the prestigious Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries based at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry. His special interests include spasticity and pressure ulcer management focusing particularly on patients with spinal cord injury. He has a keen interest in teaching. He conducts and participates in workshops teaching Ultrasound guided interventions, Botulinum Toxin injections (including cadaver workshops) and pressure ulcer management. He regularly publishes articles in peer reviewed journals and presents at various national and international conferences.
Week 1: Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques
| Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|
| Welcome and introduction Injections for spasticity - Need for Guidance Anatomical Approach - General principles Upper limb - Applied Anatomy, Demonstration, and practice Elbow flexors Forearm volar aspect Part 1 Q & A |
Mr Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi |
Week 2: Upper Limb Continued
| Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|
| Injections for spasticity - Need for Guidance Anatomical Approach General principles Upper limb - Applied Anatomy, demonstration, and practice Elbow flexors Forearm volar aspect Part 2 Q & A |
Mr Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi |
Week 3: Lower Limb
| Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|
| Review of Exercises from Session 2 Lower limb - Applied Anatomy, Demonstration, and practice: Hip Adductors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Psoas major Q & A |
Mr Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi |
Week 4: Lower Limb Continued
| Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|
| Review of exercises from session 3 Lower limb - Applied Anatomy, Demonstration, and practice: Tibialis anterior, EHL, EDL, Gastrocnemius and Soleus, Tibialis Posterior, FHL, FDL Q & A and close |
Mr Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi |
Week 5: Review and Closing Remarks
| Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|
| Review of exercises from session 4 Summary of what has been learned Q & A and close |
Mr Srinivasa Chakravarty Budithi |
How do I know whether a course is suitable for me?
The programme for each course is formulated by the course director and a description of the content and intended learning objectives is provided.
Who are the course directors?
The biographies for the Course directors of each course are provided so that you can see their experience.
Does this course qualify me to perform ultrasound guided injections in my workplace?
In order to perform image guided injections in your workplace you must conform to your local guidelines and competency requirements.
Do I need to have scanned before in order to attend a course?
Our Foundation courses are specifically designed for people who have no previous scanning experience.
What about if I want to keep my SONON at the end of the course?
There are options available to buy, rent or lease these and other ultrasound products that we sell. If you are interested please inform a member of our training staff or email us at orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
How will I receive my Orca POD?
When you have registered you'll be asked to fill out a form which gives us your preferred delivery details. Your Orca POD will be shipped to you via DHL Express. You get to keep and use the Orca POD for the entire duration of the course and we'll arrange the collection after the last session/assessment.
How will I be able to operate the SONON Ultrasound on my own?
We provide pre-course technical support to help you from the time you receive your Orca POD. Our team is available for one-on-one meetings before and between sessions to support you.
What if I cannot make one of the sessions?
When someone is unable to attend a session a colleague can attend in their place.
What's included in the price?
The Course Fee includes the rental of the equipment for the entire duration of the course as well as the tutor's fee, shipping, CPD points and certificate.
I'm interested in a very specific area. How will I know if your course covers that?
If you would like more information about any of our courses then please contact us on orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
What do I do if I am unable to attend the next course or it is fully booked?
If you would like to book a future course or enquire about future dates please contact us on orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
Price: £799.00
Week 1: Thursday 17 October 2024
Week 2: Thursday 24 October 2024
Week 3: Thursday 31 October 2024
Week 4: Thursday 07 November 2024
Week 5: Thursday 14 November 2024
Liz
Excellent course presented brilliantly. I wasn?t expecting to learn as much as I did as I?ve been giving toxin for years, but it was a very well run and informative course, his experience really comes across.
Liz
I actually found the online one to be more informative and able to visualise the muscles better than the face-to-face ones I?ve been on before. Also, much more accessible.
Simon
Thank you very much. I definitely learned a lot and will use it in practice!
Branwen
How effective was the online training - Very effective
Branwen
How useful was it to have an ultrasound system to practice with - very useful
Louise
Chakri was a brilliant teacher and easy to follow the sessions. Also, very grateful of the assignment feedback and the fact we now have these as revision notes.
Pamela
Amazing course. The organisation was brilliant, the structure of the course was perfectly paced and having the videos to go over in my own time with the kit to practice with was great. Chakri and Doug were fantastic! Your way of explaining everything was brilliant, it was great to learn so much in a relaxed environment. I didn?t think I would ever say I enjoy homework (assignments!), but I really enjoyed the homework! Thank you so much.
Elaine
I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it
Annie 2022
The course was excellent, I'm really grateful that I had the opportunity to attend. Mr Budithi was a great teacher and having the live demonstrations from Doug at the same time worked really well. I found the assignments useful to ensure I was identifying key muscles correctly and to do some anatomy revision.
Viji
Dr Chakri was an excellent teacher, and it was great that he was able share a lot of his knowledge, experience and expertise during the course. It was a very well taught course, and his feedbacks were very helpful for the assignments. Dough was also amazing with helping with the ultrasound settings and was great with practical demonstrations. Thank you to everyone involved in organising the course, arranging probe and iPad and sending all other relevant information for practical use and application for the duration of the course. Recordings of video sessions every week were also very helpful for learning. Thank you, Orca team.