ACPS Cadaver Courses 2024 - Register Now!

Sydney – Saturday, 4 May 2024

This one-day course will provide an opportunity to review the anatomy of the foot ankle.  The course is a useful adjunct to the ACPS BSSET course http://www.acps.edu.au/courses_events.php

It is an interactive course involving informal presentations, discussion and hands on cadaveric dissection workshops, based in a small group environment.  The workshop is capped at a maximum of 18 participants and will involve demonstration and facilitation by two Members of the ACPS and four surgical registrars.  The content of the workshop includes.  The content of the workshop includes:

1. Guided and free dissection of the forefoot (including hallux), midfoot and rearfoot.
2. Injection techniques of the foot and the ankle.
3. An update on nail and curettage procedures, including suturing techniques.
4. Biopsy techniques of the foot

Case studies to enhance knowledge translation and enhancement of skills.

Location - Sydney Eye Hospital - Macquarie Street

Registration fees:

- ACPS Affiliate member $1250

- Non Member $1400

To register, contact Pat via:

Phone: (03) 9286 8188

Email: [email protected]

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Melbourne – May 2024 (DTBC)

In conjunction with the Anatomy department at LaTrobe University the College will run a one-day course in foot ankle pathology and injection workshops.

Additionally, if sufficient interest the program is planned to include optional pre course instruction (online module) and post course assessments related to developing competencies in areas such as: 

1. Injection therapies;
2. Lesion curettage ;
3. Biospy; and
4. Sharp nail procedures.

The BSSET has been designed to provide a professional, accessible and supportive method of engaging health professionals in basic surgical skills training. Following the BSSET course, it is expected that graduates will be confident and proficient foot and ankle surgical assistants. In addition to its stand-alone merit, the course operates as one module within the Podiatric Surgical Training Program.