34th Graf Ultrasound (2-day Basic Course) for the Diagnosis and Management of Dysplasia of the Infant Hip

14th and 15th July 2021

Michael Griffiths Education Centre, Heath Park Campus, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff



About

This well-established and hugely popular course, previously run in Dorchester for 25 years as the West Dorset Hip Course, is led by Professor Reinhard Graf, Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Graz, Austria. The course comprising of a large number of experienced consultant faculty aims to provide the participants with a thorough understanding of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as Congenital Dislocation of the Hip). The course will cover the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform and interpret infant hip ultrasound examination, and the management based on the ultrasound findings. Aspects such as choice of equipment and setting up an ultrasound service will also be covered.

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

Both days - Twelve (12) CPD credits; Day One – Six (6) CPD credits; Day Two – Six (6) CPD credits.

Course Organisers

Mr Sandeep Hemmadi, FRCS (T&O), Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospital of Wales
Mr Phillip Thomas, FRCS (T&O), Consultant Orthopaedic and Hip Surgeon, University Hospital of Wales
Ms Claire Carpenter, FRCS (T&O), Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospital of Wales

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 limited.

There are now only a limited number of places available at this course. We have hence closed the online registration system. If you wish to take one of the final places, please email us at courses@doctorsacademy.org.uk and we will suggest how you can complete your registration, provided that a place is still available.
Date 14th and 15th July 2021
Venue
Google Maps 		Michael Griffiths Education Centre, Heath Park Campus, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Course Fee £485.00 (includes course manual, lunch and refreshments on both days, and course dinner on the first day of the course).
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 60
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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