Workshop
This workshop is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Suitable for: Core GSET Trainees, Early SET Trainees in General Surgery. IMGs under supervision or progressing towards an alternative pathway to FRACS., Limited places for Unaccredited Registrars and Resident Medical Officers.
Dates
About
The General Surgery Gastrointestinal Endoscopy workshop will deliver exceptional training within a simulated environment, equipping participants with the skills to execute these procedures safely and effectively, for diagnostic and certain therapeutic interventions.
It is intended that participants will deepen their understanding and confidence in the Core level training standards required for certification with the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
This workshop utilises animal tissue simulation models to provide Trainees with fundamental knowledge of the structure, function and ergonomics of endoscopy. It explores the basics of gastroscopy and colonoscopy, trouble shooting and handling, an introduction to basic and intermediate endoscopy and interventions, the concept of looping and how to avoid it and the complications of scopes. The workshop will conclude with a participant Quiz focusing on workshop content.
Workshop Content
Participants will benefit from close supervision by expert faculty from the disciplines of Surgery and Gastroenterology.
Demonstration and Hands-On Sessions:
- Basic techniques
- Air insufflation and suction
- Driving the scope
- Argon gas coagulation
Hands-On Sessions:
- Loading the scope
- Biopsy and snaring
- Endoscopic management of Upper GI bleeding (Gold probe)
- Injection of adrenaline
- Clipping
- Basics of colonoscopy
Presentations:
- Endoscopy Training in the 21st Century:
- What are the aims of endoscopy training?
- How is training assessed?
- Complications
- Getting started and preparation for Endoscopy
- Equipment
- Get to know your stack
- Get to know your scope
- Trouble shooting
- Positioning your patient
- Intubation
Workshop numbers are restricted to 9 participants to increase exposure to key fundamental procedures.
2025 Fee
WA Trainees: $800
Non-WA Trainees: $920
COVID-19 Workshop Information for Participants
Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Convenors
Accreditations or CPD Approvals
Attaining 8 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Accepted by the AMA's CPD Home as an Educational Activity: General Learning - 8 hours.
Testimonials
"It was phenomenal. The practical stations were so well designed and the few basic talks helped provide some foundation. "
"Plenty of hands-on time with scopes and activities."
"The faculty were so helpful and approachable and seemed to have a wealth of skill and knowledge. "
"I am about to start a job that will have lots of scopes so I am really excited."
- 2024 Workshop Participants
Venue
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No. 2 Hackett Drive
Crawley Western Australia
For more information contact
John Linehan
Senior Course Coordinator
T +61 8 6488 8049
E john.linehan@uwa.edu.au
CTEC acknowledges the support of the following:
