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Ultrasound Guided Prostate Brachytherapy

Ultrasound Guided Prostate Brachytherapy - Z51000078

Course Details

Course/Module Code

Z51000078

Fees

Standard Price

£150.00

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Course Overview

Applications

University

Campus

Glenside

Content

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of how to image guide implants under ultrasound control to treat prostate cancer.

The day will consist of lectures, practical hands-on demonstrations and will cover a variety of topics to include:

  • Introduction to Ultrasound Image Guided (USIG) Prostate Brachytherapy
  • Preparation for Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Brachytherapy
  • Normal ultrasonic appearances
  • Understanding the complexities associated with needle positioning and consideration for planning
  • Gaining Competency A Non-Sonographer's View point
  • Developing training competencies

Previous experience of ultrasound scanning is not essential

Course Director

Antonio Sassano

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

Delivered by an experienced therapy radiographer and sonographer, this workshop is aimed at practitioners working within brachytherapy.

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