Course Content:
Day 1:
The course includes an advanced masterclass on PRP including basic science, evidence base behind PRP and also clinical applications. We have for the first time incorporated a certified Venepuncture training course! Delegates will also get to practice on different PRP system available in the UK and international markets.
08:30 – 09:00 Registration and introduction
09:00 – 09:45 What is PRP?
09:45 – 10:30 The science and evidence base behind PRP
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 –11:45 Clinical applications and discussion
11:45 –12:30 Future directions and applications
12:30 –13:30 LUNCH
13:30 – 15:00 Venepuncture training and refresher
15:00 – 16:30 Practical demonstration of different PRP systems and hands on practice
Day 2:
Delegates spend the whole day in an anatomy lab practicing ultrasound guided injection of the upper and lower limb joints and soft tissue structures. This is on fresh frozen whole-body specimens for the most realistic and problem-solving training approach to USS guided injections. You will have to move and position extremities as you would in real patients to get access for your injections.
09:00 – 10:00 Role of ultrasound in PRP injections
10:00 – 10:45 Techniques in performing ultrasound guided injections
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 –12:30 Ultrasound guided PRP Injections of the upper limb including shoulder, elbow and wrist
12:30 –13:30 LUNCH
13:30 – 15:00 Ultrasound guided PRP Injections of the lower limb including: hip, knee and soft tissues
15:00 –15:15 BREAK
15:15 –16:15 Ultrasound guided PRP injections of the foot and ankle
16:15 – 16:30 Debrief and close