Corticosteroid Injection Therapy for Podiatrists with Ian Reilly
Schedule
Fri Jun 14 2024 at 08:30 am to Sat Jun 15 2024 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Glasgow Caledonian University | Glasgow, SC
This Royal College of Podiatry accredited course provides theoretical instruction in corticosteroid injection therapy for common musculoskeletal conditions of the foot. The course will run over two days, followed by a period of supervised clinical practice. To successfully complete the course and receive accreditation for it, you need to pass an end-of-course MCQ examination and complete a series of (min 10) mentored injections. This is not part of the course and will need to be arranged by you, locally.Date
Fri/Sat 14th/15th June, 2024
9.00 am to 5.00 pm on both days (registration from 8.30 am)
Venue
We are in the process of finalising the Venue, it will be in Glasgow City Centre.
Cost
£350 for Royal College Members / £450 for Non-Royal College Members: includes pre-reading, course notes, lunch, wi-fi and refreshments throughout the course.
Entry Criteria for Podiatrists
This course is open to HCPC registered Podiatrists and who hold current certification in local anaesthesia (POM-A).
Programme Outline
• Introduction to the course
• Anatomy - spotter
• Evidenced-based practice for injection therapy
• Legislation/medical ethics
• The pharmacology and physiology of steroids
• Injection techniques and regimen
• Surface anatomy
• Other injectables
• Outcomes/complications
• Logbook/mentoring
• Exam: 30-minute paper
Aims
• To introduce clinicians to the advanced skills of injection therapy
• To teach the principles of pharmacology of the drugs used
• To advise on the indications and contraindications of injection therapy
• To instruct in the legal and ethical considerations of injection therapy
• To review the aetiology and pathology of common foot problems treatable by injection therapy
• To review functional and surface anatomy related to needle placement
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Confidently discuss the advantages and disadvantages of injection therapy
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Critically evaluate injection therapy as an adjunct to other treatment
• Competently select patients suitable for injection therapy
• Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding treatment choice
• Discuss good aseptic techniques in the application of the treatment
• Recognise warning signs of adverse reactions to any of the drugs used
• Initiate appropriate management for adverse reactions
• Clearly define all aspects of post-injection aftercare and rehabilitation
Sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/240244932385356
