Advanced Graf Ultrasound Course for the Diagnosis and Management of Dysplasia of the Infant Hip

28th April and 2nd May 2025

28th April 2025 - Theoretical Component Held via Zoom
2nd May 2025 - Practical Component Held at Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

About

This Advanced course, previously run in Dorchester as the West Dorset Hip Update Course, is led by Professor Reinhard Graf, Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Graz, Austria.


  • The Advanced Course is open to those who have previously attended a Basic Course in Infant Hip Ultrasound at West Dorset, Cardiff, Dublin or London.


  • Doctors Academy awards 12 CPD points for attendance on both days of this course.

Aims & Objectives

  • To ensure that participants are competent and confident in the technique of hip sonography.
  • To address any pertinent technical or knowledge-related issues that participants are encountering.
  • To discuss in greater depth the clinical and ultrasonic management of children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as Congenital Dislocation of the Hip) including new developments.

Course Convenor

Dr Ailbhe Tarrant
Consultant Radiologist
Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Suitable for

  • Midwives
  • Obstetric Nurses
  • Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Paediatricians
  • Paediatric Surgeons
  • Physiotherapists
  • Radiographers
  • Radiologists
  • Sonographers
  • Speciality Nurses
  • Speciality Registrars and Trainees in any of the above disciplines
  • Surgical or Advanced Care Practitioners


Quick Information
Places are currently available
Date 28th April and 2nd May 2025
Venue
28th April 2025 - Theoretical Component Held via Zoom
2nd May 2025 - Practical Component Held at Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Course Fee €390.00
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places 20
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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