Acupuncture, Laser therapy & Lower Limb Skin Surgery

Podiatric Acupuncture Course

Date: 10th and 11th

September 2022

Time: 9am until 5pm – two full days Venue: IoCP Training

Centre, Southport PR9 0NP

Tutors: David Lintonbon,

DO PG Cert Clin Ed and Somuz Miah,CFPodM, BSc (PodM), Cert HTox, Dip Sp.I, PGC IP, MFPM RCPS (Glasg) Cost: Members £450 Non-members £495 All students receive a box of acupuncture needles to take home with them

How will you benefit from Podiatric Acupuncture Training?

Podiatrists may use acupuncture to treat alone or in combination with other modalities, symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders and circulatory disorders.

Laser Therapy Course

Date: 24th September 2022 Time: 9am until 5pm Venue: The Wiggin Training

Centre at Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Mile Oak, Tamworth B78 3NG

Tutors: Somuz Miah,

Abid Ali & Kirsten Sinclair

Cost: Members £225 Non-members £295

About the Course

To understand the basic principles and applications in the use of the most modern and up to date class 4 lasers. How they work, what they do, and how to practically use the technology in the treatment of a variety of condition for podiatry. You will understand all the contraindications of when to, and when not to, use laser as well as health and safety, consenting and record keeping.

See more www.iocp.org.uk/course/podiatric_ acupuncture_course See more www.iocp.org.uk/course/class-4-lasertherapy

Lower Limb Skin Surgery Course in partnership with the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care (ASPC)

This course is designed to educate podiatrists on all aspects and considerations for minor surgery, from lesion recognition to legal requirements, through to performing minor surgery. There are 2 parts to the course.

WHO CAN APPLY

HCPC registered podiatrists with POM-A / POM-S & LA certificate

Part 1 of the course comprises 3 stages:

• Online learning modules • Interactive cohort learning via Zoom - 1 day live session • Practical - a full 1 day workshop

Part 2

COSTS FOR PART 1 £995 for IoCP members & £1,200 non-members.

COSTS FOR PART 2 Mentorship £250

Delegates wishing to carry out full thickness excisions of the epidermis and dermis and any non-malignant lesion or cutaneous benign neoplasm therein or thereon, and which necessitate closure by sutures or applied external skin closures such as ‘steristrips’ or similar (or any combination thereof) should first demonstrate their ability to perform such excision, closure, and any necessary haemostasis ‘in vivo’ to the satisfaction of an IOCP tutor, or other suitable mentor recognised by the IoCP. Tutors: Dr. Soon Lim & Martin Harvey

September intakes Thursday 22nd & Thursday 29th September

ABOUT THE ASPC

The ASPC are a dynamic and evolving organisation who exist to provide support, training and professional development for providers of Primary Care Surgery in the UK. The ASPC are affiliated with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and have links with the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Association of Surgeons in Training, the British Association of day surgery and the PCSA, (ASPC sister organisation in the Republic of Ireland). These affiliations establish the ASPC as being at the forefront of minor surgery within the community.

Course places are limited For further info phone 01704 546141 or email: info@iocp.org.uk Go to www.iocp.org.uk/courses-events/ to book your place