Course Programme
Venue : Radisson Blu Manchester Airport
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Course Objectives
- To learn the basics of ultrasound physics, equipment, and settings relevant to rheumatology
- Learn the basics sonographic findings in normal subjects
- Learn pathological sonographic findings in rheumatological disease
- Consolidate and build on existing knowledge
- Opportunity to network with rheumatology ultrasound specialists
Live demonstration and Supervised Hands-on Workshops
- Standard EULAR scanning methods for hands/wrists, ankles/feet, knee, elbow and shoulder joint
- US guided injections practice
- Lots of opportunity to have supervised teaching on sonographic pathology encountered in rheumatic disease
- Groups allocated according to experience. Teaching will be tailored to this.
Date : 5th/6th October
Course Fee
(includes networking dinner)Lunch and Refreshments are provided throughout the course.
If you are an AHP, please use Promotional code : AHP24
Course Fee
(includes networking dinner)Lunch and Refreshments provided throughout the course.
If you are an AHP, please use Promotional code : "QARUC" to avail of the £100 concession.
Theoretical
- Basics of ultrasound: physics, equipment, and machine settings
- Sonoanatomy of hands/wrists, ankles/feet, and knees
- Typical normal sonographic appearances: joint, cartilage, bone, tendon
- Typical sonographic appearances in disease (synovitis, erosions, osteophytes, tenosynovitis, effusions, crystals): RA, OA, Gout, Pseudogout
- Differences between PD and CD: when to use?
- Applications, indications, and limitations of MSK US
- US guided injection procedures
- Image documentation and report writing
Practical
- Supervised scanning and how to use the equipment-optimisation of settings
- Standardised scan of wrists/hand (live demo) followed by practical and pathological patients
- Standardised scan of ankle/foot (live demo) followed by practical and pathological patients
- Standardised scan of knees (live demo) followed by practical pathological patients
- US guided injection procedures (live demo) followed by practical
- Individual feedback and action plans to develop further US competency
- Course feedback
Dr Qasim Akram
Consultant Rheumatologist & Course Director,
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
Qasim is Course Director for the RUC and is a Consultant Rheumatologist based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. He is an international fellowship trained EULAR Level 2 Ultrasound Instructor and has a wealth of experience using ultrasound in his day-to-day rheumatology practice. He is an active member of the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) Ultrasound Special Interest Group (SIG). He teaches ultrasound regularly at an international, national (including BSR), and regional level. He is very passionate about delivering standardised high quality ultrasound training and enhancing the utilisation of ultrasound to enhance patient care amongst his peers in the North West region and throughout the UK.
Dr Subhasis Basu
Consultant MSK Radiologist
Wrightington Hospital, Manchester, UK
Shubh is a fellowship fellowship-trained Consultant Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Radiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He has a keen interest in rheumatology imaging especially ultrasound and teaches at an international, national and regional level.
Dr Anand Kirwadi
Consultant MSK Radiologist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
Anand is a fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist at Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. He has a keen interest in rheumatology imaging and works alongside Consultant Rheumatologists to deliver a high-quality rheumatology ultrasound service. He is invited to teach ultrasound at rheumatology meetings on a regular basis.
Dr Sarang Chitale
Consultant Rheumatologist
Wrightington Hospital, Manchester, UK
Sarang is a fellowship trained Consultant Rheumatologist, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He has been the lead for the BSR Ultrasound SIG for several years and has been responsible for organising and running BSR Ultrasound Courses. He holds an EFSUMB Level 3 Certification in Rheumatology Ultrasound at Wrightington has been recently recognised as a EULAR Centre for Ultrasound Imaging.
Dr Jagdish Nair
Consultant Rheumatologist
University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
Jagdish is a Consultant Rheumatologist. University Hospital Aintree. He is a very experienced ultrasound practitioner and holds EULAR Level 2 Instructor status. He teaches regularly at BSR National Ultrasound Courses and is an active member of the BSR US SIG. He is a very popular tutor and receives excellent feedback.
Lisa Barrington-Ford
Physiotherapist & Course Administrator
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
Lisa is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist specialising in upper limb care at the prestigious Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. She will be responsible for course administration and patient liaison.
Dr Qasim Akram
Consultant Rheumatologist & Course Director,
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
Qasim is Course Director for the RUC and is a Consultant Rheumatologist based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. He is an international fellowship trained EULAR Level 2 Ultrasound Instructor and has a wealth of experience using ultrasound in his day-to-day rheumatology practice. He is an active member of the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) Ultrasound Special Interest Group (SIG). He teaches ultrasound regularly at an international, national (including BSR), and regional level. He is very passionate about delivering standardised high quality ultrasound training and enhancing the utilisation of ultrasound to enhance patient care amongst his peers in the North West region and throughout the UK.
Dr Subhasis Basu
Consultant MSK Radiologist
Wrightington Hospital, Manchester, UK
Shubh is a fellowship fellowship-trained Consultant Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Radiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He has a keen interest in rheumatology imaging especially ultrasound and teaches at a international, national and regional level.
Dr Anand Kirwadi
Consultant MSK Radiologist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
Anand is a fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist at Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. He has a keen interest in rheumatology imaging and works alongside Consultant Rheumatologists to deliver a high-quality rheumatology ultrasound service. He is invited to teach ultrasound at rheumatology meetings on a regular basis.
Dr Sarang Chitale
Consultant Rheumatologist
Wrightington Hospital, Manchester, UK
Sarang is a fellowship trained Consultant Rheumatologist, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He has been the lead for the BSR Ultrasound SIG for several years and has been responsible for organising and running BSR Ultrasound Courses. He holds an EFSUMB Level 3 Certification in Rheumatology Ultrasound and Wrightington has been recently recognised as a EULAR Centre for Ultrasound Imaging.
Dr Jagdish Nair
Consultant Rheumatologist
University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
Jagdish is a Consultant Rheumatologist. University Hospital Aintree. He is a very experienced ultrasound practioner and holds EULAR Level 2 Instructor status. He teaches regularly at BSR National Ultrasound Courses and is an active member of the BSR US SIG. He is a very popular tutor and receives excellent feedback.
Dr Lisa
Physiotherapist
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
Lisa is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist specializing in upper limb care at the prestigious Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, as well as the renowned Spire Regency Hospital.Lisa’s journey in the field of physiotherapy began with the completion of her degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2007. Since then, she has continuously pursued opportunities for professional development and specialization. Lisa’s dedication to advancing her skills led her to successfully attain a post-graduate diploma in Upper Limb Orthopaedics and Trauma, further honing her expertise in this specialized area of practice.
Driven by her passion for excellence and her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field, Lisa is currently undertaking her Masters in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. This advanced training equips her with the expertise to utilize ultrasound technology for accurate and detailed diagnostic assessments within the field of musculoskeletal medicine
| Day 1 - NORMAL sono-anatomy and scanning protocols | ||
|---|---|---|
| S.No | Topic | Time |
| 1 | Registration & Breakfast | 08.30 - 09.00 |
| 2 | Introduction to Course and Faculty - Course Directors Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant, Stepping Hill Hospital |
09.00 - 09.15 |
| 3 | Ultrasound in Rheumatology Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant, Stepping Hill Hospital |
09.15-09.30 |
| 4 | Basic USS Physics Introduction and Knobology Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant, Stepping Hill Hospital |
09.30-10.00 |
| 5 | USS hands/wrists (incl. anatomy and sono-anatomy) Dr Subhasis Basu, Consultant MSK Radiologist, Wrightington Hospital |
10.00-10.30 |
| Tea/Coffee Break | 10.30-10.45 | |
| 6 | USS hands/wrists Practical Skills |
10.45-12.15 |
| Lunch | 12.15-12.45 | |
| 7 | USS ankle/foot (incl. anatomy and sono-anatomy) Dr Sarang Chitale, Consultant, Wrightington Hospital |
12.45-13.15 |
| 8 | USS ankle/foot Practical Skills | 13.15-14.30 |
| 9 | USS knees - (incl. anatomy and sono-anatomy) Dr Jagdish Nair, Consultant, Aintree Hospital |
14.30-15.00 |
| Tea/Coffee Break (Foyer) | 15.00-15.15 | |
| 10 | USS knees practical | 15.15-16.15 |
| 11 | USS guided procedures Dr Anand Kirwadi, Consultant, Manchester Royal Infirmary |
16.15-16.45 |
| 12 | USS guided procedures practical- hands on | 16.45-17.30 |
| Close of Day 1 | 17.30 | |
| Networking Dinner 19.00 onwards | ||
| Day 2 - PATHOLOGY | ||
|---|---|---|
| S.No | Topic | Time |
| 1 | Registration & Breakfast | 08.00 - 08.30 |
| 2 | Ultrasound in Rheumatoid Arthritis (Tutorial followed by practical on real life patients) Dr Jagdish Nair, Consultant, Aintree Hospital |
08.30 - 10.00 |
| Tea/Coffee Break | 10.00 - 10.15 | |
| 3 | Ultrasound in Psoriatic arthritis NOT hands/feet Dr Sarang Chitale, Consultant, Wrightington Hospital |
10.15 - 11.45 |
| 4 | Image documentation and report writing Dr Anand Kirwadi, Consultant, Manchester Royal Infirmary |
11.45 - 12.15 |
| Lunch | 12.15 - 13.00 | |
| 5 | Ultrasound in Osteoarthritis (Tutorial followed by practical on real life patients) Dr Subhasis Basu ,Consultant MSK Radiologist,Wrightington Hospital, |
13.00 - 14.30 |
| 6 | Ultrasound in Crystal Arthritis (Gout/CPPD) (Tutorial followed by practical on real life patients) Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant, Stepping Hill Hospital |
14.30 - 16.00 |
| Tea/Coffee Break | 16.00 - 16.15 | |
| 7 | Individual feedback and further development of competence in US Summary of Day; Q&A | 16.15 - 17.15 |
| Close of Course | 17.15 | |
Hands On, Practical Learning
Rheumatology Ultrasound Course 2023
Refund policy :
- No refunds will be given for any cancellations within 14 days of the course.
- Any cancellations within 28 days half price refund only.
