A foundation course in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery (SNEMS) – Ghana in collaboration with the Endoscopy Unit, and the Medical Training and Simulation Centre (MTSC) of the University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC) present "A foundation course in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (A Nursing Skills and Applications Training for Clinical Practice)"

A foundation course in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy


Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery (SNEMS) – Ghana in collaboration with the Endoscopy Unit, and the Medical Training and Simulation Centre (MTSC)  of the University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC) present "A foundation course in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (A Nursing Skills and Applications Training for Clinical Practice)"

Course Description

The course will feature LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, and INTERACTIVE CASE PRESENTATIONS, and LIVE CASES, to provide participants with up-to-date endoscopy nursing knowledge and skills.

Course Objectives

Endoscopy Nursing Skills and Applications Training for Clinical Practice is designed to:
• To upskill endoscopy staff who aspire to gain up-to-date endoscopy nursing knowledge and skills and to improve quality and safe endoscopy services in their facilities.
• Fully equip Nurses with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for the setting up, effective running, and management of endoscopy units and most importantly for the provision of safe endoscopy services.
• To equip Nurses to independently and effectively work in endoscopy units, assisting in general endoscopic procedures, ensuring client, staff, and equipment safety at all times.

Dates and Modules
Modules 1 & 2 (July 12th – 19th, 2021)
– Foundation Course
– Safe Endoscopy (Client, Equipment, and Staff Safety)

Modules 3 & 4 (19th – 21st June 2019)
– Running the Services I
– Running the Services II

Time: 8 am to 5 pm daily.

Venue
University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Legon-Accra, Ghana

Target Audience
This foundation course is designed for:
• Hospitals/facilities already running endoscopy services and want to provide improved, more productive and efficient endoscopy services.
• Hospitals/clinics planning to start endoscopy services.
• Private endoscopy centres, Peri-Operative Nurses,
General Nurses and Technicians committed to advancing safe endoscopy.

Participation
Participation is by health institution/facility, however, interested individuals too may attend. Health institutions/facilities are to designate and sponsor three (3) nurses earmarked to work in endoscopy.

Course Fee
Hospitals/Health Institutions/Groups – GH¢6,000.00. (3 nurses only)  Plus GH¢1,500 for any additional nurse.
Individuals – GH¢2,500 per participant

Registration Deadline
Friday 16th July 2021

Registration!
https://forms.gle/dBoRB7beDVoGQyVd7  
Faculty

Mr. Joel M. Kpodo
Skills and Applications Trainer, Endoscopy/MIS
Founder and Chairman, SNEMIS-Ghana
Endoscopy Manager, UGMC

Prof. Aaron Lawson
Director of Medical Training and Simulation Centre (MTSC)
UGMC

Dr. Amoako Duah
Gastroenterologist
HOD – Internal Medicine, UGMC

Mr. Pascal Hodogbe 
Medical Lab. Scientist
Head of Lab, UGMC

Engr Philip Brown-Odoi
Clinical Engineering Manager (Endoscopy/MIS), UGMC