1st module = Basic Comprehensive module (1 day)
 

It is a prerequisite to take this one day course prior to taking others; this course provides the basis for adequate thinking process while defining the impact of spinal problems. – There is no workshop related to module 1.

  • Safe transfer of the injured spine
  • Spine examination and history
  • Core skills Care of the injured spine, the painful spine and the post operative care after spinal surgery
  • Cauda equine syndrome
Diploma Course Module 1

Introduction and Entry Quiz

  • Introduction and objectives of Diploma Course 1, 10’
  • Entry quiz, 15’

 

Session 1: Spine: The Challenge

  • Epidemiology & Economics, 20’
  • Ergonomics & Psychosocial, 20’
  • Existing Back Pain Guidelines, 20’

 

Session 2: The functional Spine

  • Biomechanics, 30’
  • Radiology – imaging (X-Rays, MRI, CT, etc), 30’
  • The growing and aging spine, 30’
  • Outcomes measures, 10’

 

Guest Lecturer:

  • Guest Lecture, 20’

 

Session 3: Clinical evaluation

  • History, communication, 15’
  • Recognising serious spine disorder, Red Flags, 15’
  • Physical examination cervical and  thoraco-lumbar region, 30’
  • Informed consent, 15’

 

Session 4: Emergencies

  • A case story, 15’
  • Trauma, evaluation, transport, 20’
  • Acute cord compression, 25’
  • Cauda equina syndrome, 15’
  • Systemic disease and the spine, 30’
  • The importance of spine registries, 15’
  • Exit quiz (and answers), 25’
  • Evaluation of the course, 10’
  • Closing remarks, 10’

 

 

END OF MODULE 1