Clinical practice in endovascular intervention (2025) – online course
Description
Authors: M. Hamady and Z. Aldin
Reviewers: S. Blum, D. Filippiadis, R. Iezzi, I. McCafferty, C. M. Sommer, R. Loffroy and R. Uberoi.
This course caters to specialist learners with advanced knowledge in Interventional Radiology.
Abstract
Interventional radiology is a clinical speciality based primarily on image-guided intervention. To fulfil a clinical role, the interventional radiologist (IR) has a responsibility, not only for the procedure itself but also for the entire pathway of patient management. Comprehensive patient care is often a complex process, and science is only part of that. IRs should have the ability to build a strong rapport with patients and look after all aspects surrounding the disease process until the problem is resolved or an alternative path is pursued. This art of medicine involves understanding the patient’s main complaint, the ability to make the right diagnosis, and knowledge and experience in formulating and delivering a cost-effective and safe management plan. The management plan should include preparing the patient, delivering treatment, dealing with complications, establishing the right channels of communication with patients as well as other related professional colleagues, and overseeing ancillary help and support from other specialities. It is critical to offer longitudinal care that encompasses a follow-up plan, managing patient and family expectations, maintaining trust and keeping a robust record system. Clinical practice requires technical and non-technical skills. This course will focus only on non-technical aspects of clinical care which is not procedure specific.
Clinical practice requires technical and non-technical skills. This course will focus only on non-technical aspects of clinical care which is not procedure specific.
Learning objectives
- Collect adequate information and construct a comprehensive and clear medical history
- Assess relevant physical findings, including positive and important negative signs
- Choose and analyze cost-effective investigations
- Construct a 360° management plan
- Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a management plan with the patient and clearly explain the procedure to the team
- Demonstrate team leadership and recognize the importance of procedure planning and communication
- Recommend safe post-procedure instructions
- Design clear long-term care plan
Further information
This course is designed for specialists, who have extensive medical experience, having seen at least 200 patients in clinic and completed at least 250 advanced IR procedures in addition to the 150 basic procedures.
The format of the course is interactive and easy to use, including texts, graphics, videos and a quiz to support your learning. The course duration is around two hours and is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to award 2 European CME credits (ECMEC). The CME accreditation for this course will expire on January 06, 2027. A non-CME accredited version of the course will remain available for two more years.
The CME Certificate will be available in the myCIRSE area past the enrolment period if the course is completed before January 06, 2026.
Release date: January 2025
