Canadian Interventional Pain Course
May 3 & 4, 2024
Friday May 3: Lecture Day
Location: Dalhousie University Collaborative Health Education Bldg
5793 University Ave. Halifax NS
Saturday May 4: Workshop Day
Victoria General Hospital, Bethune Building
5820 University Ave. Halifax NS
Overview:
Join us for a comprehensive 2-day review of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the patient suffering from chronic painful conditions.
Day 1 of this course consists of didactic and interactive lectures, with a focus on the basic science of anatomy, pathophysiology, and epidemiology or common painful conditions.
Day 2 is an all-day skills lab, focusing on interventional pain procedures on live and cadaveric models with ultrasound and fluoroscopy. Day 2 will be limited to 50 participants.
The event brochure is available here.
Registrations:
Please click here to register for the 2024 Canadian Interventional Pain Course.
Day 1 (Lecture Day): $400.00
As of March 27th, day 2 is now fully booked. Those who would like to be waitlisted can email jessica.howe@nshealth.ca
Day 2 (Workshop Day): $1,600.00 (no longer available)
Both days: $1,900.00 (no longer available)
Fees apply to individuals & may not be shared between attendees.
A full refund less a cancelation fee of $25 will be made for registrations cancelled by April 15, 2024. No refund will be made after that date.
Day 1 Topics will include:
- A Practical Approach to the Lumbar Spine MSK and Neuro Examination
- Ultrasound 101, Fluoroscopy Tips & Radiation Safety
- Shoulder Exam & Interventions
- Extremities in Extremis: A review of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Before the Needle Goes in
- Standards, Safety and How to stay out of trouble
- Evidence-Based Insights into Regenerative Medicine for Pain
- Migraine and Cervicogenic Headache: Diagnosis & Interventions
- Update on the National Guideline for Spine Intervention
- Cervical Spine Interventions
- Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis, Management and the Role of Interventions
- SI Joint and Deep Gluteal Pain
- Targeted Neural Destruction to Relieve Pain
Day 2 stations may include:
- SI joint (intra-articular and lateral branches), caudal epidural
- Epidural - interlaminar/transforaminal
- RFA targets – lumbar spine, and knee
- Botox for migraine targets
- Tendons/plantar fasciitis/tennis elbow/ligaments
- Shoulder
- SI joint/deep gluteal
- Stellate ganglion, occipital nerve, terminal divisions of trigeminal nerve
- Knee Injection + RF
- Hip joint (including GTPS)
Note: Depending on interest, CIPC will offer 2 tracks for workshops day (track 1: fluoroscopy & ultrasound guided simulation and track 2: ultrasound guided simulation only). Please specify your interest at the time of registration.
WORKSHOP DAY IS LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS, FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED.
Register now to reserve your spot!
As of March 27th, day 2 is now fully booked. Those who would like to be waitlisted can email jessica.howe@nshealth.ca
Accommodations:
Lord Nelson Hotel
1515 South Park Street
Halifax NS, B3J 2L2
The Lord Nelson Hotel is located within walking distance to the Victoria General Hospital and Dalhousie University. Reserve a room by contacting the Lord Nelson Hotel at 1-800-565-2020.
Study Credits:
Day 1: Level 1/Section 1
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education for up to 7.0 MAIN-PRO+ credits.
As an accredited provider, Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education, designates this continuing professional development activity for up to 7.0 credit hours as an accredited group learning Section 1 activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found online at edhub.ama-assn.org.
Day 2: Level 3/Section 3
This three-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education for up to 17.25 MAIN-PRO+ credits.
This is a Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 5.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found online at edhub.ama-assn.org.
For further information, contact:
Jessica Howe, Conference Coordinator
Jessica.Howe@nshealth.ca
Tel: (902) 473-6428