Continuous Professional Development Update

Continuous Professional Development Update

Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound) – Cervical Spine

Introductory course on ultrasound imaging for diagnosis of conditions relating to cervical spine, including detection of problems relating to vertebral arteries. We will continue to provide courses consist of 6 topics and regions in the upcoming months. These courses are good ways to find out patients' musculoskeletal problems.

Contents

3 hours of intense course on ultrasound imaging of the cervical spine, including:

  • Ultrasound physics
  • Ultrasound knobology
  • Positioning and setup
  • Basic anatomy
  • Common pathology

 
Objectives

1. Understand ultrasound diagnostic imaging of the cervical spine.
2. Improve diagnosis of cervical conditions.
3. Improve the safety of cervical manipulation

 
Instructor

Dr. Andrew Wai is a medical graduate of the University of Hong Kong. He completed his residency and radiology fellowship training at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, when he underwent research fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the Thomas Jefferson University (USA) in 2008.

He also completed clinical fellowships in MRI in the University College of London (UK), as well as in PET-CT, PET-MRI, functional and oncological imaging at the University Hospital of Zurich (Switzerland) respectively.

He was previously a consultant radiologist at the Union Hospital and the Adventist Hospital Group.

Dr. Wai is currently working at the Rontgen & Partners Medical Imaging in Central. Dr. Wai specializes in musculoskeletal, sports, biomechanics and oncological imaging.

 
Venue

Lecture hall, 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

 
Prerequisites

MD, DC, DO, PT, CMP

 
Series of Class
Date
Topics
8th October 2017
Cervical Spine
26th November 2017
Wrist and Hand
14th January 2018
Shoulder Joint
18th March 2018
Ankle and Foot
22th April 2018
Knee Joint
20th May 2018
Hip Joint
 
Course Fees

HKD $1500 (Early Bird $1350 before September 9th)
HKD $ 8100 (6 courses), HKD $ 7290 (Early Bird for 6 courses before September 9th)
A certificate will be granted after completion of all the courses (parts).

 
Date and Time

8th October 2017 (10:00 – 13:00)

 
Duration
3 hours in total
 
Vacancy
20 persons
 
Registration

  • Online Registration with e-payment, click here, or
  • Please complete the attached form and return it with a cheque made payable to: Hong Kong Chiropractic College Foundation Ltd and send them to CPD dept, 11/fl China Hong Kong Tower, 8 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or
  • Fees can also be transferred to the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Account 652-096850-001. Please email the registration form together with the bank-in slip to cpdntalk@hkccf.org.hk

 
Cancellations

A cancellation fee of HKD500 will be charged for cancellations received at least 10 working days in advance of the event. No refund will be given for cancellation received less than 10 working days in advance.

 
Enquires

Please contact cpdntalk@hkccf.org.hk or +852 3998 3222