CPD: TBC
Course Objectives
- To understand the common presentation scenario in Rheumatology.
- Apply probability- based approach to evaluate individual presentations
- Understand role or point of consultation ultrasound in the probability-based algorithm
- Recognise specific and sensitive ultrasound signs/ patterns
- Confirm / exclude scenarios by applying ultrasound findings
- Understand individual settings and procedures for ultrasound scanning
- Understand additional role of ultrasound in assessing response to therapy
Live Demonstrations and Supervised Hands-On Workshops
- The use of Colour Doppler ultrasonography and ultrasound system settings.
- Identification of vascular sono-anatomy.
- Principles for applying ultrasound in Rheumatology
- Standardised sonographic scanning in clinical scenarios for:
o Rheumatoid
o SpA
o Gout / Crystal A
o PMR / GCA
o Assessment of the GCA Halo score and reliability exercise.
A course consisting of lectures, live demonstrations and supervised hand-on workshops covering:
The use of Colour Doppler ultrasonography and ultrasound system settings. The Identification of vascular sono-anatomy.The principles for applying ultrasound in Rheumatology and Standardised sonographic scanning in clinical scenarios for:
- Rheumatoid
- SpA
- Gout / Crystal A
- PMR / GCA and the Assessment of the GCA Halo score and reliability exercise
Focused ultrasound course on Rheumatology assessment, which consists of 16 hours of activities over 2 days. 6 hours for lectures and live demonstrations.
10 hours for supervised hands-on scanning of models, patients with large vessel vasculitis and patients with GCA mimics.
Prof. Bhaskar Dasgupta
Consultant Rheumatologist
Professor Dasgupta Professor Dasgupta is regarded as one of the leading clinicians in his specialty worldwide and has helped Southend University Hospital grow to become one of the foremost centres of Rheumatological advancement globally. The Unit is renowned for research, teaching and training. Also, a Clinical Director of Research at the Hospital, he was awarded an Honorary Professorship by the University of Essex - the hospital's first professorship at a United Kingdom university and has been key to forging strong links between the hospital and academia, with the relationship of the University of Essex and Southend Hospital.
Dr. Richard Wakefield
Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology at the University of Leeds
Dr Richard Wakefield is a Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology at the University of Leeds and an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. He is the ultrasound research leadfor the Leeds Biomedical Research centre. His main research focus for 25 years has been on the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of patients with inflammatory arthritis. His work has contributed to the evidence base for the development of international standards for using ultrasound for a range of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr Wakefield was the founding co-chair of the OMERACT US group and has published over 200 imaging related papers and coedited the first ultrasound textbook endorsed by EULAR.
He supervises Masters, MD and PhD students. His other major interest is medical education and training. He has helped develop the first UK ultrasound curriculum for medical students at the Leeds Medical School, UK. He has hosted over 50 international ultrasound fellows, has been convenor of past ultrasound courses for the BSR and EULAR and has been a presenter and teacher at many international meetings/ courses.
Day 1
Session 1: Introduction, the scenario-based approach
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration: Lounge Bar, Ground Floor | |
| 09:00 - 09:20 | Principles of applying Ultrasound in Rheumatology | |
| 09:20 - 09:30 | Live Demonstration - Ultrasound principles in Rheumatology | |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Practical workshop | All in groups |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Break and exhibition | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Scenario Based approach – Overview of clinical scenarios.
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| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch and exhibition in the Lounge Bar |
Day 1
Session 2: Rheumatoid
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Rheumatoid - review of the Phenotypes | |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Scanning techniques and protocols | |
| 14:30 - 15:15 | Rheumatoid scenarios with case studies | |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Live Demonstration - Ultrasound principles in Rheumatoid | All in groups |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Workshop | All in groups |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Day 1 questions and round up | |
| 19:00 | Evening networking event (On site) |
Day 2
Session 3: Spondylarthritis / Gout
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Spondylarthritis / Gout - review of the Phenotypes | |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Scanning techniques and protocols | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Break and exhibition | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Spondylarthritis / Gout subtypes with case studies | |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Live Demonstration - Ultrasound scanning in Spondylarthritis / Gout | |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Practical workshop | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch and exhibition in the Lounge Bar |
Day 2
Session 4: PMR/GCA
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 - 14:00 | PMR/GCA- review of the Phenotypes | |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Scanning techniques and protocols | |
| 14:30 - 15:15 | PMR/GCA subtypes with case studies | |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Live Demonstration - Ultrasound scanning in PMR/GCA | |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Workshop | |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Day 2 questions and round up |
There is a Buffet dinner and networking event planned for the Friday evening that all delegates, faculty, and sponsors are invited to attend.
Time: 19:00 Venue: Lounge Bar area on the ground floor. Meet the team in an informal setting, exchange ideas, meet new friends and contacts!
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 handheld ultrasound 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 handheld 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?
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What do I do if I am unable to attend the next course or it is fully booked?
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Andy
Excellent course. I would highly recommend this given the amount time given by highly specialised lecturers.
Panos
A Very effective event (will modify practice in a major way).
Luke
Thank you I really enjoyed the course.
MD
Thank you I really enjoyed the course.