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2.5 Day Comprehensive Course
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This 2.5 day comprehensive course is designed for doctors, nurses and technicians who have some experience in Urodynamics and would like to become more knowledgeable about physiology, technique, testing and diagnostics. |
Course Schedule |
Year Selected |
| Date | Location | Course Director | Host Doctor | Host Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28-30, 2012 | Tampa, FL InterContinental Hotel Tampa |
Mikel Gray, PhD | Raul Ordorica, MD | Tampa General Hospital |
| Sep 20-22, 2012 | Phoenix, AZ Embassy Suites Phoenix Scottsdale |
Mikel Gray, PhD | Eric Zeidman, MD | Urology Associates, Ltd. |
| Nov 08-10, 2012 | San Antonio, TX Hotel Valencia Riverwalk |
Mikel Gray, PhD | Stephen Kraus, MD | University Urology Associates |
This 2.5 day comprehensive course is designed for doctors, nurses and technicians who have some experience in Urodynamics and would like to become more knowledgeable about physiology, technique, testing and diagnostics. All ICS guidelines for urodynamic testing, technique, annotation and documentation will be observed.
Testimonials
“Very informative and interesting lecture. No questions went unanswered.”
“Excellent course. Well worth the time and expense.”
“I will recommend this course and I definitely am coming back for another refresher course”
“I cannot believe how little I knew before coming here! Thank you for all the wonderful education!”
“This was a wonderful program! I feel more confident and knowledgeable of UDS and my ability to run this study. Thank you.”
“Especially enjoyed Dr. Gray’s teaching enthusiasm and technique.”
How to register?
There are two ways to register for a course:
1. Register Online
2. Download the registration form and fax it to:
Kelly Allen (kallen@laborie.com)
Fax: 802.878.1122
Tel: 800.522.6743 / 802.857.1300 (US Only)
Note: For more information on the course taking place in Sydney, Australia, please contact:
Angela Conlon (angela.conlon@avnet.com)
Tel: 02 8875 0443
Related Downloads
- 2012 UDS Course Registration Form
- 2012 UDS Course Brochure
- 2011 Australia Course Brochure and Registration Form
- 2012 UDS Course Agenda.pdf
Course Instructor
Mikel Gray, Ph.D. Click here to view the instructor's profile.
Course Description
2.5 day seminar / basic workshop on bladder function and Urodynamics
Practical instruction and hands-on training
Observation of live patient Urodynamics testing
All course attendees are invited to bring sample reports with them for review and discussion.
Note: Maximum attendance of 16 participants per course
Course Objectives
At the end of this 2.5 day session the learner will be able to:
1. Review clinical, technological and environmental aspects of urodynamic laboratory
2. Discuss technical and clinical aspects of multichannel urodynamic study, including complex uroflowmetry, multichannel filling cystometrogram, voiding pressure flow study, pelvic muscle electromyography and urethral pressure profilometry.
3. Review procedures for preparing disposable equipment for multichannel filling cystometrogram and voiding pressure flow study including zeroing transducers, setting an appropriate reference level, identifying appropriate pressure measurement and troubleshooting artifacts.
4. Review procedures for preparing disposable equipment for measuring urethral pressure profilometry, including timing of evaluation, and appropriate positioning of patient.
5. Discuss patient preparation for multichannel urodynamic testing, including focused history and physical assessment, and urinalysis.
6. Review hydrodynamic aspects of urodynamic testing, including measurement of pressure and flow.
7. Apply principles of pressure measurement to identification of an abdominal event, detrusor event, physiologic artifact and technological artifact.
8. Outline physical aspects of electromyography including cable properties, properties of electrical resistance, and their application to patch or needle placement and recording of EMG activity.
9. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract, focusing on its role in maintaining continence during bladder filling and storage, and complete evacuation of urine from the bladder with micturition.
10. Discuss elements of the filling cystometrogram such as cystometric capacity, bladder wall compliance, competence of the urethral sphincter mechanism, sensations of bladder filling and detrusor response to bladder filling.
11. Discuss elements of the voiding pressure flow study such as uroflowmetry pattern, detrusor contraction strength, pelvic floor muscle response to micturition and urethral resistance.
12. Combine elements of the voiding pressure flow study into advanced analysis of micturition via the International Continence Society nomogram, Schaefer nomogram, Work Force Analysis, and CHESS nomogram.
13. Synthesize knowledge of results from the filling cystometrogram and voiding pressure flow study into interpretation of findings in patients experiencing failure to store urine because of the bladder, bladder outlet or a combination of these factors.
14. Apply knowledge of multichannel urodynamic testing to observation and interpretation of data produced during live urodynamic testing.
Target Audience
This is a highly practical course aimed at health professionals who wish to learn how to perform urodynamic investigations.
Course FAQ
Please refer to the Course FAQ Page.
