ACCELERATED COLONOSCOPY TRAINING COURSE

Endoscopy simulator training

A four day, accelerated, basic skills course for nurse and doctor trainee colonoscopists.*
 
Awarded 22 CPD credits by the Royal College of Physicians.

Aims

• To teach basic endoscope handling
• To develop correct insertion technique with understanding of torque steering, loop withdrawal and ancillary manoeuvres taking advantage of 'micro-teaching' opportunities, especially on the Olympus/St. Mark's colonoscopy simulator
• To introduce basic polypectomy
• To emphasise good examination technique during withdrawal
• To improve core knowledge relating to all aspects of colonoscopic practice
• To emphasise quality issues in colonoscopy practice such as safe sedation, informed consent, list management and endoscopic surveillance.

Methodology
Sessions would include

• 4 hands-on colonoscopy lists with expert trainers
• 2 AV teaching sessions utilising DVD-ROM, textbooks and videos
• 2 formal simulator training sessions and unlimited access during the week
• Continous feedback 
• Debrief session

Outcome measures
To continue validation of this course, assessments would take place of

• Core knowledge (validated MCQ) at beginning and end of week
• Simulator test cases at beginning and end of week
• Expert assessment of key elements of procedure scored daily using visual analogue scales (consent, staff interaction, insertion technique, recognition of caecal landmarks, withdrawal technique, polypectomy etc & overall assessment of fitness to practice)
• Tri-split video assessment at beginning and end of week.

Evaluation
Continuous feedback obtained during the week and a final feedback questionnaire.

Future Courses in 2007 and beyond

We are currently revising the training courses here at the Wolfson Unit. Please visit our website periodically for announcements on new courses later this year.