Programme
- 08.55
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Registration
- 09.00
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Welcome and introduction
- 09.10
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Assessment of exposure to hand transmitted vibration
- Requirements and methods
- Use of exposure data
- 10.00
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Defining and differentiating causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon
- When and how to investigate
- 11.00
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Coffee
- 11.15
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Legal update
- 11.30
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Diagnosis, nerve conduction studies and other investigations
- Distinguishing from HAVS • OH case management
- 12.45
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Lunch
- 13.30
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Impact trauma vs vibration
- 14.30
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Supporting and working with colleagues
- Supervision of technicians
- 15.00
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Tea
- 15.15
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Discussion and review of cases
- Including an opportunity to submit examples of your own cases
- 16.00
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Optional test – see how much you know!
- 16.20
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End of day
Benefits of attending
- Enhance your knowledge and skills
This one day refresher course is designed to enhance your skills to enable you to appropriately manage those identified as having symptoms associated with vibration exposure.Based on the outcome of health surveillance, it will enable you to:
• Minimise risk of progression
• Maximise chance of improvement
• Reduce financial/legal implications - Gain up-to-date and in-depth guidance
- Put theory into practice with real-life case studies
As well as in-depth case study examples provided as part of the training, you can submit examples of your own cases for discussion. These are worked into the afternoon as anonymised case studies, enabling you to learn from real examples and share best practice. Delegates who submit their own cases can gain tailored expert tailored feedback. - Receive detailed printed documentation for future reference and a free copy of Dr Roger Cooke’s new book Hand–arm vibration syndrome: a guide for occupational health practitioners
(RRP £42.50).
About our expert tutor
Dr Roger Cooke is a consultant in occupational medicine, and honorary senior lecturer at the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of Birmingham. His experience and interest in vibration-related disease extends over 40 years, including clinical practice, teaching, advising industry and specialist groups, writing on the subject and acting as expert witness in legal proceedings. He is the author of the book, Hand–arm vibration syndrome: a guide for occupational health practitioners, published by The At Work Partnership in 2020.
