JOINT INJECTION COURSE Overview
This Joint Injection Course is aimed at practitioners working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the role of, theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections.
This is a highly practical course, and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, following by hands on demonstrations and supervised practice for the rest of the day.
Over the years our Joint Injection Course has been developed and refined by a multidisciplinary team, including expert GPs, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Extended Scope Physiotherapists.
Our understanding around benefits and risks of Joint Injections are constantly evolving, and we ensure this course stays up to date with the latest research and evidence. Throughout these updates we’ve kept this highly acclaimed course fun, friendly and informative.
Completing thE JOINT INJECTION course will:
- Teach you how to safely offer the right joint injections to the right patients
- Enable you to accurately diagnose and differentiate between a range of MSK complaints, where corticosteroid injections might be indicated
- Train you to use bony landmarks to identify the correct needle placement site and direction, in order to reach a number of key anatomical areas
- Equip you with a range of ongoing management and exercise plans, giving your patients the best chance of long term symptom relief
- Give you the confidence to begin offering Joint injections immediately within your practice
Who IS the JOINT INJECTION course SUITABLE FOR:
The Joint Injection Course is suitable for all skills levels.
If you are a novice or beginner, then we’ll teach you to safely offer Joint Injections. If you have previous experience, then you’ll expand your knowledge and receive an excellent CPD update from our expert tutors.
The Joint Injection Course is designed for GPs, Hospital Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics and other primary care professionals, but is also suitable for any healthcare professional looking to expand the range of treatments they offer.
All Allied Health Professionals and non-independent practitioners should confirm the education requirements with their Professional Body prior to the practice of injection therapy. Many professions will require a post graduate diploma in injection therapy, which this course will not provide. For AHPs and non-independent practitioners it will serve as an excellent introduction or as a CPD refresher for these treatments.
