CPD: 8 Hrs
Course Objectives
- Deliver a grounding in essential physical principles of ultrasound.
- Learn the controls of a scanner and how to optimise an ultrasound image.
- Identify the anatomy of the lower limb on ultrasound.
- Receive instruction on probe handling and patient positioning to obtain ultrasound images of key target structures.
What's Included?
- One day face-to-face course.
- CPD certificate upon completion.
This course is designed to provide the practitioner with the essential probe handling and image orientation skills required to begin using ultrasound imaging at the Podiatric point of care. This course acts as an introduction to ultrasonography and its applications to podiatry to help practitioners understand more about the topic and what this may add to their practice.
A one-day programme of practical instruction with a further option for follow up remote tutorial sessions to ensure the skills learned are practiced and refined. This model of learning is specifically designed to support practitioners in their incorporation of ultrasound imaging into routine podiatric point of care practice through applied anatomical knowledge and the progressive development of examination skills. The aim is to build confidence through repetition and practice.
The face-to-face teaching programme is delivered by short lectures followed by practice, covering the Achilles tendon, the plantar structures and the tarsal joints anterior, and the tarsal joints. Examination techniques are demonstrated and practiced.
Entry requirements for this course are a BSc Podiatry or equivalent professional qualification entitling the applicant to practice as a registered health care professional.
Jonathan Dewell
Advanced Practice Podiatrist
Over the past 26 years my attitude towards my clinical work has remained consistent. This has centred on striving to develop and provide excellent patient care. My initial clinical work for City & Hackney was broad and included high risk patient management, wound care and biomechanics clinics. This experience helped me establish a more specialist interest in biomechanics and force management in the lower limb. This has been nurtured in my time with Birmingham Community NHs Trust and further developed as an Advanced Practice Podiatrist with Shropshire Community NHS Trust. Podiatric use of ultrasound is gaining pace, as advances in technology have enabled more meaningful interpretation of images and costs are reducing. A fundamental knowledge can offer an insight into pathology, helping to optimise our management of our patients. Diagnosis is not necessarily the podiatrist main use of ultrasound. Often it helps to improve patient concordance, as they feel more engaged with their care whilst also influencing the timing of interventions associated with specific conditions. This all contribute to personalised care for our patients.
| Time | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration. | |
| 09:00 - 09:15 | Welcome and introductions. | |
| 09:15 - 10:15 | Principles of ultrasound and main controls of a scanner.
| Douglas Ogg |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee break. | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Ultrasound appearance of different tissues. Describing structure. | Jonathan Dewell |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Use of Point of Care Ultrasound Imaging to inform management and enhance patient care ( in alignment with RCOP guidelines). | Jonathan Dewell |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch and coffee break. | |
| 12:30 - 14:15 | Focus: Achilles Tendon and Calf.
| Jonathan Dewell |
| 14:15 - 15:45 | Focus: Plantar Structures.
| Jonathan Dewell |
| 15:45 - 16:30 | Focus: Medial Ankle and Tibialis Posterior Tendon.
| TBC |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Closing discussion and review of the day - next steps in training options (CASE Accredited courses). | |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Questions and answers. Next steps. | Jonathan Dewell |
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Optional device rental and booking of remote mentor sessions. |
All sessions have a large practical content.
In order to utilise ultrasound in their clinical practice practitioners are advised that they should embark on a formal training program provided by a CASE accredited course or a university postgraduate programme.
Delegates are under no obligation to purchase Orca Medical products throughout this training programme and other ultrasound manufactured products are available.
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.
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's included in the price?
The Course Fee includes access to all the education workshop sessions, 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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Adam Smith
This weekend we had some amazing training from Orca Medical. One of the best training courses anyone on the team has ever done. In-depth and brilliantly executed. Fully recommend everyone checks them out.