University of Tasmania, Australia

Registrations for this workshop are now closed as we have reached maximum numbers. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list or be informed of repeat workshops, please email your contact details to cpd.medicine@utas.edu.au.

• Friday 28th June 9.00am-5.30pm
• Saturday 29th June 9.00am-1.00pm

This practical workshop has been designed for Medical Practitioners wishing to further develop their skills in assessing and managing Appendicitis. Participants will be offered the opportunity to observe and practise operative techniques which will be performed on fresh human cadavers.

This workshop been approved for a ONE DAY PROCEDURAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT of $2000 per day. These grants are offered by the Australian Government for rural and remote GPs to maintain their skills. For more details please contact Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Workshop Content

• Assessing the acute abdomen
• Abdominal anatomy
• Acute appendicitis
• Skills for appendicectomy
• Open appendicectomy
• (Peri)operative troubleshooting
• Postoperative management

Facilitators

• Prof Richard Turner, FRACS, Professor of Surgery, UTAS School of Medicine; General Surgeon
• Dr Luke Rayner, Fellow, Department of General Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital

Cost

$875

Includes all refreshments and an extensive reference manual.

Numbers are limited.