CPD: Applied for
Course Objectives
- To gain understanding of physics and controls of ultrasound
- To learn how to optimise an ultrasound image
- To gain probe skills necessary to use ultrasound to identify anatomy of the male and female pelvis
- To develop pattern recognition to identify normal anatomy
- To learn techniques for assessment of muscles during dynamic movement
- PLEASE NOTE: DELEGATES SHOULD NOT EXPECT TO BE COMPETENT IN ULTRASOUND AT THE END OF THE COURSE.
What's Included?
- One day face-to-face course
- CPD certificate upon completion
This course is aimed at physiotherapists and other AHPS's with a special interest in male and female pelvic health. This course is designed to provide the practitioner with the essential probe handling and image orientation skills required to begin learning to use ultrasound imaging of the pelvis.
The course is a on-site face to face live practical instruction that is facilitated by provision of an ultrasound scanner to each delegate.
Lucia Berry
Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist / Physiotherapy Lecturer
Lucia Berry's teaching interests are in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Healthcare Leadership. Lucia has worked across 4 different London NHS trusts in both Pelvic Health Physiotherapy roles and management roles, including Guys and St Thomas, Chelsea and Westminster, Imperial and Royal Free NHS trust. Lucia is an advocate for interprofessional education, and collaborative team-based learning.
Qualifications: BSc Hons Physiotherapy, PGcert Continence for Therapists, MSc Healthcare Leadership.
Jane Dixon
Physiotherapist
Experienced Independent Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with a demonstrated history of advanced clinical and educational practice in the service delivery of pelvic health physiotherapy. Over my extensive career I have served on the Council of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, helping to map the future of the profession. Having qualified in the early 1970s with a Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy from The University of Manchester I have worked in both the NHS and private sector. In 2012 I was awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for my services to pelvic health and the profession. Since 2004 I have been teaching real-time ultrasound scanning of the pelvic floor complex to practitioners wishing to extend their scope of practice, enabling them to assess and analyse pelvic floor function and dysfunction. Currently I am a trustee of Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy, a professional network for specialist physiotherapists, and am the chair of their Education Subcommittee.
Session 1: Principles of Ultrasound
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Welcome and introduction | Teaching team |
| 09:10 - 09:30 | Basic Physics of Ultrasound Probe orientation | Teaching team |
| 09:30 - 09:50 | Ultrasound controls | Teaching team |
| 09:50 - 10:00 | Probe handling and orientation | Teaching team |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Practical session on gel self with assignment questions | All |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break | All |
Session 2: Trans-abdominal approach
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Normal male and female anatomy- appearance on ultrasound | Teaching team |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Orientation of probe for Transabdominal approach | Teaching team |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Bladder scanning and volume measurement | Teaching team |
| 11:45 - 12:15 | Practical session Bladder scanning and volume measurement with assignments questions | All |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | Pros and cons of transabdominal approach | Teaching team |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch - working lunch with more scanning practice if desired |
Session 3: Trans-perineal approach
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Normal anatomy, appearance on ultrasound scan planes and corresponding images | Teaching team |
| 13:15 - 13:30 | Orientation of probe for Trans perineal approach female | Teaching team |
| 13:30 - 13:45 | Orientation of probe for Trans perineal approach male | Teaching team |
| 13:45 - 14:15 | Practical session Trans perineal approach | All |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Pros and cons for this approach | Teaching team |
Session 4: Dynamic scanning
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Scanning in various postures | Teaching team |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Biofeedback in clinical practice | Teaching team |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Practical session dynamic scanning with application to practice | All |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Clinical governance | Teaching team |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Questions and answers |
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.
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