SE718-7-SU-CO:
Skill Extension for MSK Injection Practitioners: Ultrasound Guidance
2021/22
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Summer
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Saturday 13 June 2020
Wednesday 07 October 2020
15
06 October 2021
Requisites for this module
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This module aims to develop students' knowledge, practical use and clinical application of ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections. The potential clinical role of ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections is evident as clinicians want to guarantee the site of injection and provide evidence of needle placement. The clinical application may vary between professionals but it is expected that a number of experienced musculoskeletal clinicians will seek training in this practical skill.
This module would be appropriate for health care practitioners who have had a basic introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. Practitioners could include experienced physiotherapists, rheumatologists and general practitioners with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine.
This module aims to develop students' knowledge, practical use and clinical application of ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections. The potential clinical role of ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections is evident as clinicians want to guarantee the site of injection and provide evidence of needle placement. The clinical application may vary between professionals but it is expected that a number of experienced musculoskeletal clinicians will seek training in this practical skill.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Integrate musculoskeletal ultrasound skills with injection therapy in the work place.
2. Understand the theoretical and scientific principles that underpin the integration of these modalities.
3. Evaluate the current evidence base regarding the efficacy of ultrasound guided injection therapy.
4. Evaluate the role of ultrasound guided injections within their professional environment.
The module comprises the following content:
Theoretical considerations relevant to musculoskeletal ultrasound guided interventions
Clinical governance and quality assurance issues
Practical scanning and injection protocol teaching and supervised practice.
Evidence based application of ultrasound guided intervention to musculoskeletal presentations.
The module material will include theoretical considerations of ultrasound guided musculoskeletal interventions and discussions regarding their role in clinical practice. Professional issues will be discussed including the impact of these interventions on patient focused care and potential future developments. The practical elements will be taught with the assistance of phantoms to simulate clinical practice with time for supervised practice.
This module is delivered over one weekend and is led by Sue Innes. Module material has been contributed by several professionals including:
Mark Maybury - extended scope practitioner, physiotherapist and sonographer
Gordon Lumsdon - extended scope practitioner, physiotherapist and sonographer
Dr S Perera - Consultant Radiologist, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
This module's delivery reflects the practical but varied nature of musculoskeletal ultrasound guided interventions. A significant proportion of the learning will take place in the student's work place so the clinical application of ultrasound guided injections can be explored. Learning in the work place ensures the reality of clinical scenarios and professional responsibilities are considered alongside technical issues.
Lectures:
Lectures will present theoretical and professional issues and will include:
Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injections - what is their role?
Technical considerations: Knobology, image optimisation and needle visualisation
Scope of practice and competency to carry out ultrasound (US) guided injections. Medico-legal and Health & Safety issues.
Independent:
Students will need to practice their scanning techniques independently and will need support in the work place to complete the module assessment.
Placement:
There is no formal placement requirement but students will need to complete musculoskeletal interventions in the work place as part of their assessment. Whilst this is not formally supervised, all clinical interventions should initially be performed under supervision. Work place supervisors do not need to complete any documentation as the module's assessment process provides evidence of the intervention and learning process.
Online:
The module teaching material will be available to all registered students via the universities intranet learning platform, Moodle.
Tutorials:
There are no timetabled tutorials, students are encouraged to e-mail the module leader for learning support if required.
Skills:
There will be an emphasis in practical skill teaching, sessions will include principles of ultrasound guided injections so students are introduced to the skill of needle visualisation before moving onto regionally specific and pathology specific training.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Case Study |
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50% |
| Coursework |
Logbook |
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50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Sue Innes, email: inness@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Sue Innes
School Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Mrs Lorelei Maria Waring
University of Cumbria
Senior Lecturer and Musculioskeletal Ultrasonographer
Dr Michael Smith
Cardiff University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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