Czech Republic Global Clubfoot Training Level 1: Principles and Practice of Ponseti Course
Czech Republic Global Clubfoot Training Level 1: Principles and Practice of Ponseti Course
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Summary
Level 1
(Basic Course) The two-day face to face training includes an introduction to clubfoot and the Ponseti method, foot anatomy and definitions, pathoanatomy, method of manipulation, applying casts, tenotomy, maintenance using Foot Abduction Braces and identification of common problems. There are practical sessions within the training, which generally include manipulation and casting using clubfoot models and treatment demonstrations with patients where possible.
Course faculty are very experienced trainers, highly skilled and with many years' experience of treating children with clubfoot.
Trainer: trainee ratio for practical sessions 1:6
This course is in a 2 day face to face format with pre-course interactive online exercises that must be completed before and after the training. Both online and face to face learning parts are essential in order to complete the course.
Course Objectives | Intended participants |
• To give a simple introduction to the core concepts and technique of the Ponseti method in a non-complex, idiopathic case of clubfoot in a child under 2 • To give hands-on practice in manipulation, scoring, casting, bracing (and tenotomy where relevant) on training models and patients • To be accessible to all health care workers allowed to treat clubfoot in their country. | • Have been trained as a health worker at level deemed appropriate for treatment of clubfoot • May have limited knowledge about clubfoot treatment • Will be involved in clinical treatment of clubfoot • Will have opportunity to apply skills learned on this course in an appropriate clinical setting as soon as possible, supported by access to ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring from an experienced clubfoot practitioner |
Fee includes online learning and practical training days, course manual, participation certificate, sandwich lunch and refreshments. Accommodation and travel are not included.
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for 11.5 CPD points
Cancellation Policy
We understand as well that there may be circumstances that mean you might not be able to attend the training and need to cancel your attendance on the course. In this case, it would be helpful to us if you would allow your fee to be carried over to a future training, as we are a charity, but we understand that might not always be possible. If a transfer is not possible, we will be able to refund 100% of the fees if advised 42 days prior to training, 50% of the fees if advised 28 days prior to training. Anything cancellation made less than 4 weeks to the start of the training will not be authorised.
Location
University Campus, Kamenice 5, Brno, 625 00