Joint and Soft Tissue Injection

For allied health professionals who wish to start using injection therapy, this medicine course will serve as an introduction to the skills they will need, and will give them the insight to decide whether they wish to enrol on the credit bearing module.

For advanced clinical practitioners and doctors who are already trained, this course is an essential part of them demonstrating ongoing competence in this area, required by their professional bodies.

Who is it for?

This module is suitable for GPs, doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics and other allied health professionals.

On successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:

• briefly outline the general musculoskeletal anatomy
• demonstrate soft tissue assessment and be able to evaluate the need for intervention with injection therapy
• understand and discuss the indications and contraindications for injections
• identify safety techniques involved in injection administration including correct equipment and complications that may occur
• demonstrate safe and accurate injections in joints and soft tissues, using anatomical simulation models.

Certification

Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance.

To apply for this course, follow these steps:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet any prerequisites or eligibility criteria mentioned.
2. Register: Click on the registration or booking link on the course page.
3. Payment: Proceed to the payment section to pay the course fee. Ensure you have your payment details ready.
4. Confirmation: After registering and making payment, you should receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this, please check your spam/junk folder. Keep the email for your records.
5. Prepare for the Course: Review any pre-course materials or requirements provided in the confirmation email.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, consider contacting the course provider directly through the contact information available on the website.

Participants should have suitable background knowledge to successfully complete this course. It is best suited to GPs, doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics and other allied health professionals.

Learners should possess:

• current Registration with the relevant UK or equivalent professional body: HCPC or equivalent registration e.g., in case of doctors (GMC) and Nurses (NMC)
• current professional practice within an environment where musculoskeletal injection could be used.

In addition, learners will undertake DOPS assessment to comply with CSP guidance and NHS-England accreditation to undertake joint injections.

English requirements

Candidates must meet St George’s requirements for English language proficiency.