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The 2011 Course dates will be published here hopefully in December 2010.

Education - Basic Urodynamics

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The Basic Urodynamics Course is held once a year, usually in March. We should know the dates by December 2010. The dates and application form will be published on this page as soon as the course dates and venue is confirmed.

The information below is for the March 2010 course, however much of the content will be relevant for the 2011 course.

Main Course Venue:

The Clifton Pavilion, (Bristol Zoo Gardens), Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA.

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Course Overview:

This course is designed for those who are interested but not already experienced in the subject, the main part of the course being held on Tuesday 16^th & Wednesday 17^th March 2010.

There will be an optional practical day on Monday 15^th March 2010. This day is intended for nurses and technicians with LITTLE or NO URODYNAMIC EXPERIENCE who wish to have an introducation to the practical aspect of urodynamics. Doctors who are particularly interested in practical aspects of urodynamics may join the practical day. Attendance is limited to 24 participants.

The main course on the Tuesday and Wednesday will cover: Anatomy and Physiology, Basic techniques, Urodynamics Equipment, Clinical Applications and Management in Urology, Gynaecology and Spinal Injuries. Numbers are limited to 50.

There will be concurrent exhibition of available urodynamic equipment.

Numbers will be limited to 50 participants for the Main Course on Tuesday and Wednesday.

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Practical Day Topics Include:

Equipment and Measurement
Demonstration of Urodynamic Technique
Video Transmission of
- Female Urodynamic Test
- Male Urodynamic Test
Demonstration of Video Urodynamic Recordings
Setting up Equipment (Practical)
Interpretation of Traces
Group Work - practical problems

Main Course Topics Include:

Principles of Urodynamics
Uroflowmetry
Filling Cystometry
Urethral Pressure Profilometry
Long Term Ambulatory Monitoring
Voiding Cystometry
Video Urodynamics
The Significance of Urinary Symptoms
Urodynamics in Children
Urodynamics in Women
Urodynamics in Men
Urodynamics in Neuropathic Patients
Setting up a Urodynamic Clinic

Costs:

£500 for the 3 day course.

£425 for the 2 day course.

The course fee includes:

A copy of Paul Abrams' book 'Urodynamics' (3rd Edition).
Evening Course Dinner 'The Muset' Restaurant
Lunch on all course days
Transport between the Ibis hotel and Southmead Hospital and The Clifton Pavilion (Bristol Zoo Gardens)
Transport between Ibis hotel and The Muset restaurant

The course fee(s) does NOT include accommodation, however we have negotiated discounted room rates a the Ibis hotel.

The Ibis hotel has reserved rooms for us, which will be held until 15^th February 2010
The cost per room is £70.00 per night B&B. If you would to book accommodation through us please include the appropriate tariff with your course registration form.

If you wish to book your own accommodation you may find our guide useful (click here to download), you may also wish to telephone the Bristol Tourism Office (Accommodation) on 0845 408 0474. A useful online guide to Bristol and accommodation (page 21 onwards) can be viewed by clicking here >.

Booking:
BOOKING NOW CLOSED - COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED, however we may still be able to book you a place on the course. Please complete and return the following application form:

Application Form >

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications close on 15^th February 2010. Refunds will not be given after this date. Furthermore we cannot guarantee inexpensive accommodation at the Ibis hotel after this date. We do recommend that delegates book accommodation at the Ibis hotel as we will collect you by coach to and from the venue(s), furthermore there is extensive building work ongoing at Southmead Hospital and this if severly restricting car-parking within the site.

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