Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy (Lvl 7)

Topics will include review of anatomy and relevant musculoskeletal pathologies that may be suitable for injection therapy, pharmacological, ethical and medico-legal considerations, clinical reasoning, and advanced musculoskeletal assessment procedures including palpation of soft tissues.
The Musculoskeletal injection therapy course includes the practical application of injection therapy including indications, contra-indications, precautions, possible side-effects and identification and management of adverse events will be discussed.
The documentation of injection therapy procedures including evaluation of outcome will be highlighted.
The development/enhancement of communication skills with the patient/client and the wider health professional team will be emphasised.
In addition, students on the Musculoskeletal injection therapy course will be expected to undertake a log of their learning in the practice environment and reflect on their own performance.
Assessment
The assessment consists of a 2000 word written assignment, an OSCE style examination and completion of a practice placement portfolio which will include a minimum of ten successfully completed supervised injections.