Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This session is for GPs who have already been trained to administer joint injections and who require an update.
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, Archwood Medical Practice
Date/Time/Venue
To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.
Cost
This training is free of charge for all those working in Stockport General Practices.
Booking Process/Additional Information
Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.