Course details
Unit content includes
- Evidence base of injection therapy
- Medico-legal aspects of injection therapy
- Principles of diagnosis and treatment
- Absorption and elimination of drugs
- Drug nomenclature and doses
- Local anaesthetics and Corticosteroids
- Equipment
- Safety
- Aseptic ‘no touch’ technique
- Injection technique
- Emergencies and complications
- Record keeping and treatment protocols
- Regional injection techniques
- Aspiration
- Supervised clinical practice
- Anatomy laboratory session
- Injection protocols
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the complex skills required to effectively diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems using injection therapy.
- Critically evaluate and reflect on the use of injection therapy.
- Develop reasoned arguments in order to evaluate clinical scenario and decision making.
- Synthesise and analyse research findings in order to make value judgements about their contribution to the clinical evidence base.
- Engage effectively in debate, evaluating a variety of viewpoints in a professional manner to produce detailed and coherent arguments.
Duration
5 days
Entry requirements
HCPC/GMC registration. This module is only open to those who can demonstrate that medical supervision is in place for the inter-unit course work.
Applicants must have:
Health Care Professions Council [HCPC] or General Medical Council [GMC] registration. The unit is designed for Physiotherapists and Doctors. Currently, applicants who are a Nurse (registered with the NMC for example) or a Physician Associate are not eligible.
At least 4 years of post-qualification experience in their chosen profession.
Successful completion of post-graduate level training (a unit or module) in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal lesions in musculoskeletal medicine in the upper and lower quadrant. This training does not have to have been completed at Manchester Metropolitan University. Applicants who do not have Master-level learning in these areas but have extensive clinical experience and evidence of Continuing Professional Development may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Eligibility will be assessed by the unit lead.
Access to a Doctor or Physiotherapist, who will supervise the student to complete at least 10 injections in clinical practice. The supervisor would need to meet the following criteria.
EITHER Doctor Supervision
OR Physiotherapist Supervision
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ musculoskeletal injection experience.
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification injection experience evidenced by injection diploma certification.
Must be a medical practitioner, registered in the UK with the General Medical Council.
Must be CSP and HPC registered and practicing in the UK.
Must be undertaking a minimum of 50 injections annually.
Must be undertaking a minimum of 50 injections annually.
Must have an interest and experience in the use of injections in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Must be able to legally supply and administer POMs and have provision to obtain necessary drugs for supervised student within the PGD agreement.
Assessment
- 30-minutes practical skills exam
- 2250- word written assignment
- Completion of 10 supervised injections in practice and submission of a portfolio which reflects this.
