Complications – recognizing and reducing occupational hazards (2023 – CME) – online course

Description

Authors: G. Bartal and S. Aronhime

Reviewers: M. Hamady,  M.A. Husainy, A.M. Ierardi, W. Jaschke, C. Nice

This course corresponds to chapters 2.1.3 Patient Safety and 2.1.4 Recognising and Reducing Occupational Hazards in the European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology.

Abstract

While interventional radiologists are already aware of the risks of daily exposure to ionizing radiation, they should also be well informed of possible exposure to patient’s blood and body fluids and related illnesses. In the first half of the course, we will review the basics of the relevant risks and transmission methods for HIV, HBV, HCV, MRSA and, finally, airborne infections including COVID-19. We will also discuss ways to reduce transmission as well as relevant data for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.

In the second half of the course, we will review the basics of patient safety and interventional radiology (IR) practice development. This will include important aspects of pre-, peri- and postoperative patient care as well as discussing the importance of an IR-based clinic.

Learning objectives

• Understand the risks posed by blood and body fluid borne illnesses and methods of exposure.
• Understand the methods of reducing transmission of blood and body fluid borne pathogens to IR staff and patients.
• Describe methods to reduce sharps injuries in IR.
• Understand the risks of and prevention strategies for airborne illnesses.
• Summarize how to select and evaluate patients before an IR procedure.
• Describe the importance of developing and maintaining an IR clinic.

Further information

This course covers a basic level of IR knowledge and is designed for trainees, students or young consultants aiming to acquire essential knowledge or prepare for the EBIR exam. Thereby, it is tailored to the European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology and corresponds to chapters 2.1.3 Patient Safety and 2.1.4 Recognising and Reducing Occupational Hazards.

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 one hour and is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to award 1 European CME credit (ECMEC). The CME accreditation for this course will expire on December 11, 2025. A non-CME accredited version of the course will remain available for two more years.

The acquired CME Certificate will be available in the myCIRSE area under CIRSE Academy.

The enrolment period of this course is linked to the validity of the All-Access Pass.

Release date: December 2023