Arthroscopic Skills
Who is this course for?
Suitable for all General and Orthopaedic Surgery Trainees & SRMO's
Who offers the course?
Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
- Level of assumed/required knowledge
- Course goals
- Course duration
- How is this course assessed?
- Can this course contribute to an academic degree?
- Course delivery
- Course cost
- Course dates
- Is this course accredited for CME points?
- Further information and enrolment
- Contact person/Course coordinator
- Last updated
Level of assumed/required knowledge
General and Orthopaedic Surgery Trainees & SRMO's
Course overview
This workshop covers the fundamental principles of arthroscopy for shoulder, knee and ankle joints. The workshop provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop procedural skills which are difficult to acquire as a trainee in a busy hospital setting.
On completion of the course, participants will be familiar with:
- Indications for arthroscopic surgery
- Patient positioning
- Arthroscopic equipment
- Principles and techniques of shoulder and ankle arthroscopy including ACL and meniscal surgery
Topics include:
- Meniscal surgery
- ACL basics
- Chondroplasty
- Diagnostic arthroscopy
Course duration
One day course
8am - 5pm
How is the course assessed?
N/A
Can this course contribute to an academic degree?
No
Course delivery
Interactive format, instructional lectures, hands-on simulator workshops using realistic models
The course is held at:
Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
Level 6 Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards 2065
Course cost
$695 (inc GST)
Course dates
17 August 2013
Is this course accredited for CME points?
Not currently but may be subject to change
Further information and registration
For further information, please contact the course coordinator
To register, please complete the online registration form
Contact person/Course coordinator
Kate Drabsch
Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
T: 02 9926 4633
E:
Last updated
December 2012