The Association of Gastro-intestinal Physiologists
&
De Montfort University, Leicester
Short course in Gastro-intestinal Clinical Physiology
(module code BIOM 3632)
7th – 11th January , 2008
Charles Freers Campus, De Montfort University, Leicester
Covering the following topics of interest:
Brain-gut axis, Impedance-pH, High resolution manometry. Endoscopy, Radiology & Histology,
Nuclear medicine, metabolism, Intestinal failure, Obesity surgery, Endoanal ultrasound,
Sacral nerve stimulation. Urodynamics, Biofeedback for Pelvic floor dysfunction
with
Invited Guest Speakers covering:
Monday 7th January :
Chest Pain Assessment
Tuesday 8th January:Anti-reflux surgery and alternative palliative techniques
Wedneday 9th January: Obesity, Liver & Bowel surgery
Thursday 10th January :Pelvic floor and anal sphincter Dysfunction & surgery
Friday 11th January :Urodynamics and Biofeedback therapy for pelvic floor
dysfunction
25 CME Points accreditation with the Royal College of Physicians
applied for.
The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in, or involved in Diagnostic assessment of the
G.I.tract including Clinical Physiologists (as part of the BSc(Hons) Clinical Physiology (GI) degree
programme), G.I. physiologists, Specialist nurses and medical practitioners for CPD or extension of
practice purposes. Enrollment can be for the full week or individual days or half days may be
attended.
Course Leader:
Dr Josephine Barlow. H1.07 De Montfort University, Leicester. jbarlow@dmu.ac.uk
Application forms and further information from:
Jo Sankey
jasankey@dmu.ac.uk
Admissions Office Hawthorn HA00.36
tel 0116 250 6413
Health & Life Sciences
De Montfort University The Gateway
Leicester LE2 1RQ
Learning Beyond Registration / Continuing Professional Development
Short course
in
Gastro-intestinal Clinical Physiology
07 – 11
h
th
January, 2008 at De Montfort University, Leicester
Features:
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designed to fulfill Professional Body requirements at University level 3 and consists of an intensive week residential
course, assignment and end of course examination
designed for qualified in-service practitioners who are seeking Professional updating and up grading.
developed in collaboration with members of the Association of Gastro-intestinal Physiologists of the British Society
of Gastroenterology (AGIP) and De Montfort University, Leicester, as an AGIP Professional Body examination and
accredited by the Professional Body Education Committee (PBEC) of the Registration Council for Clinical
Physiologists (RCCP)
Delivered by Tutors with in-service experience interspersed with Specialist field leaders
The course is a 15 credit module which can contribute to an HE award (e.g. a Degree, University Certificate in
Continuing Professional Development, CME etc)
Content;
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General:- Radiological and radio isotope protection. Use of radiological, and nuclear medicine techniques for
investigation of the GI tract, Histology and microbiology of the GI tract, Nutrition, Intestinal failure and obesity.
Therapeutics/pharmaceuticals for the GI tract. Brain gut control mechanisms.
Upper GI Tract:, oro-pharyngeal-oesophageal investigation, High resolution manometry and Impedance –pH
metry, Gastric emptying, abdominal ultrasound techniques, liver, gall bladder & pancreatic function testing.
Endoscopy & ERCP.
Lower GI Tract;- Anatomy and physiology, Radiological investigation including barium, transit studies,
proctograms and Ultrasound imaging. Pelvic floor dysfunction including urodynamics, sacral nerve stimulation, and
pelvic floor retraining techniques (Biofeedback) for the investigation and treatment of constipation and
incontinence.
Specialist Guest Lectures;
Monday
7th January
- Chest Pain Assessment
Tuesday
8th January
- Anti-reflux surgery and alternative palliative techniques
Wedneday
9th January
- Liver & Bowel surgery
Thursday
10th January
- Pelvic floor and anal sphincter surgery
Friday
11th January
- Urodynamics and Biofeedback
Continuing Education Accreditation.
25 CME points applied for from the Royal College of Physiology (2008 Pending)
Entrance Requirements
 Preferably successful completion of the GI Physiology Self Study Course end examination and Level 2 GI
Specialist option but at the University’s discretion only, practitioners with relevant experience will be considered,
providing they can demonstrate the necessary motivation and academic potential to successfully complete the
course. It is anticipated that participants will all be employed within the relevant sector of the Health Services.
Fees.
The course fee of £495 covers tuition, examinations and certification (where required) but not travel and
accommodation. Day fees are £110 (£55per half day). Participants will be responsible for meeting these costs.
Information about arrangements the University has made with local Hotels will be sent to successful applicants.
Application forms and further information are available from:
Jo Sankey
Admissions Office,
Hawthorn HA00.36
Health & Life Sciences,
De Montfort University
Leicester LE2 1RQ
email: jasankey@dmu.ac.uk
Tel
0116 250 6413
Note that this course is a component of a suite of courses offered by the University designed to meet the requirements
of practitioners in Clinical Physiology and Technology