CPD: TBC
Course Objectives
- Understand how ultrasound scanning works.
- Appreciate the value of ultrasound use in a rheumatology setting.
- Identify and understand relevant sonoanatomy.
- Develop consistent and reliable approaches for performing a scan and injecting under ultrasound guidance.
What's Included?
- Each delegate has their own POD Toolbox for the duration of the course. This contains a Sanon 300L ultrasound system and gel phantom. Ultrasound gel and wipes are also included.
- 5 x 2hr live teaching sessions (one per week) 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 rheumatology trainees. consultants who have no or limited scanning experience. or AHPs working within rheumatology/MSK services. It will deliver instruction on and practice of fundamental techniques of scanning, mixing delivery of theory with hands on practice with assignments to reinforce techniques. The course does not constitute a formal credit-bearing qualification or deliver competency although CPD points are awarded.
The format is home-based practical instruction facilitated by loan of a simple hand held ultrasound scanner to each delegate to enable practice and reinforcement of technique away from the clinical use environment. The programme has been specifically designed to develop applied anatomic knowledge. focusing on scanning technique and identification of target structures.
The course is conducted over 5 weeks.
All delegates are sent an Orea POD Toolbox containing a Sanon 300L portable ultrasound. a specially made gel phantom. ultrasound gel and clinical. 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 delivered over Zoom 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. 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.
Douglas Ogg
Director Orca Medical Ltd, Lecturer on underlying physical principles of ultrasound
BSc Comparative Physiology (1983), MSc Information Science (1984), Medical device industry 1985present. Invited lecturer on numerous programs teaching underlying physical principles of ultrasound and optical technologies.
Technology application expertise specialising in ultrasound imaging, endoscopy, and minimally invasive therapies. Involved from the industry side in the development and adoption into clinical use of various image guided applications including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) – guided FNA, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) – guided FNA, Laser fetoscopy for treatment of Twin-Twin Transfusion syndrome (named author on first report of use), Interstitial image guided laser therapies, HIFU for treatment of prostate ca. Member of technical application teams at Olympus leading introduction of Narrow Band Imaging into gastroenterology, urology and surgery.
Week 1: Principles of scanning
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Welcome and introduction | Dr R Wakefield Douglas Ogg |
| 19:15 - 19:45 | Basic Physics of Ultrasound and Probe Orientation | Mr Douglas Ogg |
| 19:45 - 20:00 | Break | |
| 20:00 - 20:10 | Alignment of the probe with a Structure | Mr Douglas Ogg |
| 20:10 - 20:30 | Supervised practice session on a Gel Phantom | Mr Douglas Ogg |
| 20:30 - 20:50 | Scanning the Patellar tendon- live demonstration and practice | All |
| 20:50 - 21:00 | Q&A | Dr R Wakefield and Douglas Ogg |
Week 2: Knee
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Review of week 1 assignments | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:15 - 19:30 | Why use ultrasound imaging on the Knee? | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:30 - 19:50 | Knee Sonoanatomy | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:50 - 20:50 | Practical - probe skills scanning the knee (bone anatomy, joint spaces, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, bursae, capsule with locations of potential abnormalities) | All |
| 20:50 - 21:00 | Q&A and assignment | Dr R Wakefield and Douglas Ogg |
Week 3: Wrist and Hand
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Review of week 2 assignments | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:15 - 20:00 | Wrist and Hand anatomy - how ultrasound helps and what conditions it is helpful in | Dr R Wakefield |
| 20:00 - 20:50 | Probe skills scanning the joints (bone anatomy, joint spaces, tendons, cartilage, capsule with locations of potential abnormalities) | All |
| 20:50 - 21:00 | Q&A and assignment | Dr R Wakefield and Douglas Ogg |
Week 4: Foot and Ankle
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Review of week 3 assignments | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:15 - 20:00 | Foot and Ankle anatomy - how ultrasound helps etc | Dr R Wakefield |
| 20:00 - 20:50 | Probe skills scanning the foot and ankle (bone anatomy, joint spaces. tendons. cartilage, ligaments, bursae, capsule with locations of potential abnormalities) | All |
| 20:50 - 21:00 | Q&A and assignment | Dr R Wakefield and Douglas Ogg |
Week 5: Injections and Aspiration
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Review of week 4 assignments | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:15 - 19:45 | Needle visualisation techniques in plane out of plane and practice | Dr R Wakefield |
| 19:45 - 20:15 | Practice on phantom | All |
| 20:15 - 21:00 | Review of course - what has been learned, what could be improved and next steps | All |
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?
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.
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