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EAST YORKSHIRE MRI STUDY DAY 26 April, Hull Royal Infirmary Come and join us in Hull for the first East Yorkshire MRI Radiographers Study Morning! A wide variety of speakers will present on a number of interesting and current issues in MR imaging. Topics include stroke imaging, general anaesthesia in the MRI


environment and discussions around current safety issues, amongst others. This also presents an excellent opportunity for MRI radiographers to get together and debate current thinking in the modality. The study day will take place in an informal setting and refreshments/ lunch will be included. Cost £30. For further information, contact nicolas.scott@hey.nhs.uk or 01482674080 ext. 4118.


DUE TO GO ON MATERNITY LEAVE?


If you are an SoR member about to go on maternity leave then you are entitled to apply for a suspension of the membership subscription. Full member benefits continue throughout this period. *As of 1 October 2012, the suspension period will be extended from nine to 12 months. This extension does not apply to members who are already on maternity leave.


At the end of the suspension period the SoR will reinstate the direct debit instruction. If you are not returning to work immediately, or are returning on reduced hours, you should contact the SoR as you may be entitled to reduced rate membership.


Please contact the SoR in good time as it cannot give the relief retrospectively.


Contact membership services on 020 7740 7228 or email membership@sor.org


South East Region Committee Diary Dates 15 January 2014 – Training on Bulling and Harassment with Case Study 26 March 2014 – Training on Working Time Regulation and ADC Mandating Meeting 18 June 2014 – To be advised 17 September 2014 – To be advised 12 November 2014 – Study Day “Professionalism” and AGM


STUDY WEEKEND: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SONOGRAPHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP


10 – 11th May 2014 Postgraduate Medical Centre, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust


This study weekend is being held by a group of musculoskeletal trained sonographers wishing to provide education and experience to those with no, or limited MSK ultrasound experience. The course is open to sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, nurses or doctors wishing to gain experience and will consist of a mix of lectures and hands-on experience. Delegates will be able to choose to attend for either one day or both days, but please note that ALL sessions are only suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.


Places will be strictly limited to ensure all attendees gain maximum benefit from their participation. Programme


9.00am 9.30am 9.45am 10.30am 11.00am 11.15am 12.00am 12.30pm 1-2 lunch 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.15pm 4.15pm


9.00am 9.30am Lower limb lectures


11.00am Tea/Coffee 11.15am 12.30pm


Hands on Workshops – Lower limb STREAM C 1.30pm Rheumatology lectures


2.45pm Tea/Coffee 3.00pm 4.15pm


Lunch STREAM D Lumps, bumps and hernias


Hands-on Workshops – Rheumatology Hands-on Workshops – lumps, bumps and hernias Feedback and Close


Cost-£390 for 2 days, £225 for one day. Early Bird Registration before 18th March-£370 for 2 days, £210 for one day. Programme may be subject to minor adjustment. If you are interested, please contact Alison Hall, Consultant MSK Sonographer on: alisonhall5@nhs.net for registration documents and further information.


Day 1: Introductory Shoulder Ultrasound Study Day Registration and coffee Introduction


Shoulder Anatomy and Clinical Assessment Practical Shoulder Scanning Demonstration Tea/Coffee


Shoulder Pathology Reporting Shoulder Examinations


Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections in the Shoulder with optional lunchtime seminar/discussion on reporting Hands-on Workshops Tea/Coffee


Hands-on Workshops Feedback and Close


Day 2 Registration and coffee


9.45am Introduction STREAM A


STREAM B Upper limb lectures Hands on Workshops – Upper limb


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