Gastroenterological Society of Australia

Basic Colonoscopy Workshop 2019

Topic: Basic Colonoscopy Workshop
Date: 12 June 2019
Venue: Royal Melbourne Hospital
Contact Name: Loretta York
Contact Phone: 1300 76 61 76
Contact Email: events@gesa.org.au
Max. Attendees: 50
Who Can Register?: Anyone

In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the basic principles and practice of colonoscopy and the latest equipment used, acquire the basic skills to perform safe, accurate total colonoscopy, and understand the provision of a colonoscopy service and the resources needed.

NETI* Basic Colonoscopy Workshop

Workshop Goals

Develop an understanding of the basic principles and practice of colonoscopy and the latest equipment used;
Acquire the basic skills to perform safe, accurate total colonoscopy;
Understand the provision of a colonoscopy service and the resources needed.

* The ‘National Endoscopy Training Initiative’ (NETI) was established by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and Australian Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association (AGEA) to enhance and coordinate colonoscopy training in Australia. NETI comprises a series of standardized national workshops, which are aimed at physician and surgeon colonoscopists and trainees, and cover the basic principles and practice of colonoscopy.

Workshop Program

The NETI Basic Colonoscopy Workshop Program will be available closer to the workshop date.

Who Should Attend

The NETI Basic Colonoscopy Workshop is specifically designed for Advanced Trainees.

Workshop Format

The workshop will comprise:

Live colonoscopy demonstrations broadcast from the endoscopy suite;
Short, state of the art reviews by local faculty;
Hands-on breakout stations and
Interactive panel discussions of clinical challenges in colonoscopy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:

Understand the principles of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy;
Understand the principles and practice of patient preparation for colonoscopy, including indications/consent/bowel preparation;
Be familiar with the design, function and set-up of the endoscope;
Be familiar with the controls and handling of a colonoscope;
Understand the principles and techniques for colonoscope insertion including torque steering, loop recognition and reduction;
Understand the principles and techniques for colonoscope withdrawal to maximize mucosal views and lesion detection;
Understand current colonoscopy surveillance guidelines;
Understand the management of anticoagulants before and after endoscopy; and
Be familiar with the accessories used and understand the principles of colonoscopic interventions including polypectomy, clipping and chromoendoscopy.

Date & Time

Date: Wednesday 12 June 2019
This is a full day workshop.
Hours: 08:25 am - 17:00 pm approximately.

Workshop Venue

Royal Melbourne Hospital
Charles LaTrobe Theatre
RMH Function & Convention Centre
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria

Workshop Convenor

Associate Professor Andrew Metz

Registration Fees

GESA member: $625.00 Excluding GST & $688.00 Including GST
Non-member: $750.00 Excluding GST & $825.00 Including GST

Registration includes attendance at the full day live NETI workshop, course materials, catering and a numbered certificate of attendance.

Registrations remain unconfirmed until full payment is received.

How to Register

Numbers are limited, so please register early to guarantee your place. Registrations are now open.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing to events@gesa.org.au. Cancellations by telephone will not be accepted.