The Prince of Wales Spinal Injuries Unit returns back with its sell-out Spinal MasterCLASS in a virtual flavour. This aims to provide an overview of the whole journey of Spinal Cord injury management in the acute and early rehabilitative setting. This will benefit any clinician (Medical, Nursing or Allied Health) who would have involvement in managing Spinal patients at any stage. We aim to have a practically structured approach towards optimising MDT care and management of patients with SCI. Ideal to develop an understanding and build up skills in SCI management.

Every year, around the world, between 250 000 and 500 000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI). They are a growing population with more complex and frequent than usual health presentations, the majority happening in healthcare facilities which are non-spinal specific.
It is very challenging to meet the specialised needs of this group of clients without having a specific training and understanding of their health care needs.

Course information

Venue: Your favourite Couch with your Laptop

Date: 7th Sept – 9th Sept 2023

Time: AEST – Thurs-Fri- 8:30-5:30, Sat- 8:30-1:00pm

Cost: Trainees/Allied Health/Nursing – A$440 (SESLHD Staff-A$165) Medical Specialists – A$605

A secure link along with eHandbook will be sent to the candidates in the prior weeks with some pre reading information.

Places are strictly limited and will run out!

Register Here by 3rd Sept 2022

Course Content

We have put together an overview of SCI management, tracking the journey from acute care to the key rehabilitation processes and interventions continuing towards longer term challenges with spinal cord injury. Various topics presented by subject experts encouraging active interaction. Key best practise messages will be summarised to give you more confidence in dealing with Spinal Cord injured Clients and provide appropriate care.

Who will benefit?

– Rehabilitation medicine trainees
– Allied health and Nursing professionals
– Specialists & GPs wanting to brush up & update their knowledge in SCI care.

Topics covered

– ASIA assessment
– Acute surgical and medical management
– Spasticity
– Bladder and bowel issues
– Skin and pressure area
– SCI & Pain
– Sexuality and fertility
– Multidisciplinary team roles
– Wheelchair and equipment
– Vocation and return to work
– Patient perspectives
– Case discussions