Therapeutic Endoscopy Course for Endoscopy Nurse Assistants & Nurse Consultants

Friday 10th Feb 2012,
Holiday Inn, Filton, Bristol

Course Description

This course provides a review of relevant practical aspects of therapeutic endoscopy, includes several practical demonstrations followed by 'hands-on experience' with endoscopy accessories at several work stations. All delegates attending the course will be provided with a 'TECNA course manual' dedicated for nurses working in endoscopy. Each course will accommodate only 50 delegates, hence early registration is recommended.

Target Audience

• Registered nurses (RN) & Health care assistants (HCA) working in endoscopy units
• Nurse endoscopists and any other personnel performing endoscopy
• Specialist nurses working in gastroenterology/gastrointestinal surgery

Learning Objectives

• To enhance core knowledge in therapeutic endoscopy
• Familiarise with the various therapeutic procedures and accessories
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• Hands-on experience
• And finally to be confident in assisting the operator

Course Accreditation

The University of Cumbria & The University of the West of England (UWE) accredit the TECNA course for 20 academic credits (at levels 1, 2, 3 or Masters) through completion of the work based learning (WBL) module. This meeting is also accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) 'Accreditation unit' and has been awarded 8 study hours [RCN Event ref 4455]. For any further details regarding accreditation please contact the course organisers and your unit managers in advance.

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• Course application form [ 38 kb ]
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