Breast Ultrasound Workshop
Friday 29th November
Registration 09.30am
Overview
The workshop is aimed at breast surgeons and members of the breast surgical team who are interested in introducing ultrasound into their day-to-day interventional practice. It gives an opportunity to gain hands on experience in the use of both standard ultrasound equipment and the Clarius probe, a portable device.
The workshop complements the online theoretical learning in the BLUK Breast Ultrasound module, but can also be taken as a stand alone option.
Summary
The workshop will include stations on standard ultrasound examination of the breast and axilla using a live model and ultrasound guided cyst aspiration and core biopsy using simulators.
Introductory lectures will give an overview of the value of breast ultrasound in surgical practice from both the radiology and surgical viewpoint.
Please note that this course provides an overview of the applications of breast ultrasound in surgical practice. Formal accreditation is required to practice breast ultrasound independently.
Facility
Mr Simon Cawthorn, retired Consultant Breast Surgeon Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, founder of the Bristol Breast Ultrasound Course for Surgeons
Miss Kath Kirkpatrick, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Miss Ruth James, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Mr Deepak Shrestha, Associate Specialist in Breast Surgeon, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Dr Simon Allan, Consultant Radiologist, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Dr Asha Nair, Consultant Radiologist, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Dr Christine Swinson, Breast Physician, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Dr Yvonne Osuagwu, Breast Physician, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Disclaimer:
Blended Learning UK courses promote evidence based clinical practice encouraging students to develop their critical thinking in their chosen topic of study. Our bespoke learning packages have been created to encourage the application of theoretical knowledge into contemporary clinical practice. On completion of our courses each candidate will receive CPD certification or University based credits depending upon the programme of study undertaken. Successful completion of Blended Learning UK courses does not provide accreditation for clinical practice, which is normally granted by the Institutions or professional bodies of the candidate’s chosen healthcare discipline
Programme
9.30: Registration
10.00-11.00: Introduction & Lectures
- Breast ultrasound – the surgeon’s perspective
- Breast Ultrasound – the radiologist’s perspective on how skilling non radiologists to perform ultrasound can help in delivering a breast service
11.30: Break
12.00-13.00: Introductory Workshop stations
13.00 – 13.45: Lunch
13.45-16:00: Workshop stations
16.00: Wrap-up and evaluation of course
Workshop Stations
- Cyst aspiration
- An introduction to the Clarius probe
- Standard breast ultrasound examination,
- Core biopsy
- Use of ultrasound controls to optimise the image
Course fees: £325
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