Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This session is for GPs who have already been trained to administer joint injections and who require an update (a refresher is required every three years).
Course Aim
This refresher programme will cover five of the most frequent joint injections in General Practice. The groups will be kept to a maximum of ten delegates which will allow for group discussion of the wider aspects.
Course Content
Delegates attending this session will receive an individual information pack to take away. The session will include revision of:
- Patient selection
- Safety considerations
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Patient information
- CQC compliant consent recording
- Surface and joint anatomy
- Optimal procedure
- Post-injection advice
- Condition specific advice leaflets
- Fee claims
Course Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Trainer/Facilitator
Dr Graham Parker, GP and Michael Corbett, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Date/Time/Venue
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 1pm – 3.30, Mastercall Healthcare, International House, Pepper Road SK7 5BW.
Cost
The maximum cost for this training will be £210pp. This cost could be reduced if we receive a high number of bookings.
Booking Process/Additional Information
To book a place an email must be sent to gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net from either the Practice Manager or Lead GP confirming names, roles and contact details of those that require places. By submitting this booking request, you are confirming that you agree a process to deduct any agreed costs from your next payment from NHS GM. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.