COURSE OVERVIEW

The Advanced Workshop of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy provides an introduction to this advanced procedure for permanent male fertility control. The program is ideal for experienced doctors who regularly perform advanced clinical procedures or who already provide traditional vasectomies to their patients but would like to learn the non-scalpel procedure. Upon completion of the workshop, HealthCert recommends further clinical training for doctors without prior experience in the field, to ensure patient safety and for medico-legal purposes.

The only program of its kind, the workshop will teach what equipment is necessary to achieve the best outcomes for your patients, with the opportunity to practise the procedure on simulated models and enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for your practice. The program will also provide a valuable insight into the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications and demonstrate how to plan patient counselling with an analysis of patient case scenarios.

The Advanced Workshop can be completed individually or as stage 2 of the Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures.

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Non-Scalpel Vasectomy		 Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems


Further available Advanced Workshops cover the following clinical procedures: Intrauterine Systems and Joint Puncture and Soft Tissue Injections.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE REQUISITES

The Advanced Workshop of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy is ideal for medical professionals who are already performing traditional vasectomies but would like to learn the non-scalpel procedure. Participants can expect an introduction to this advanced procedure for permanent male fertility control with a comprehensive overview of the necessary steps to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. The course is suitable for general practitioners and International Medical Graduates and assumes previous experience in clinical procedures.

This workshop can be completed individually or as stage 2 of the Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures.

COURSE CONTENTS

  • Determining the correct steps in the process of non-scalpel vasectomy procedures
  • Recognising the safety rules to avoid complications in non-scalpel vasectomy procedures
  • Determining the necessary equipment for non-scalpel vasectomy procedures
  • Planning patient counselling
  • Analysing patient case scenarios

Course participants will:

  • Receive unlimited and ongoing access to free alumni learning resources, video lectures, and discussion forums, as well as invite-only events and special offers after completion of the course

COURSE OUTLINE

Saturday: Non-Scalpel Vasectomy

This workshop can be completed individually or stage 2 of the Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures.

Time Session Topic
8:30am – 9:00am Registration  
9:00am – 10:30am Session 1

Introduction to non-scalpel vasectomy and anatomy

Theory
10:30am – 11:00am Morning tea  
11:00am – 12:30pm Session 2

Non-scalpel vasectomy (part 1)

Practical
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch  
1:30pm - 3:00pm Session 3 Non-scalpel vasectomy (part 2)
3:00ppm - 3:30pm Afternoon tea  
3:30pm – 5:00pm Session 4

Post-op complications and follow-up care

Practical

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

The workshop is presented by an experienced GP subspecialising in the field. 
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Dr Raj Selvarajan

MBBS, MRCS(Ed), MRCGP, FRACGP

Course Director and Scalpel Free Vasectomist

Dr Raj Selvarajan is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Following his training in non-scalpel vasectomy, Raj established No Scalpel Vasectomy Service in north-eastern England in 2007. He subsequently led a non-profit social enterprise organisation, NECHN, and set up non-scalpel vasectomy clinics in Tamworth, Midlands, UK and Leicester City, UK. As an experienced vasectomist, Raj peer-reviewed other non-scalpel vasectomy services in the UK. Specialising and innovating the scalpel free vasectomy technique, he is the lead trainer in Australia and operates Scalpel Free Vasectomy clinics in Brisbane and Mackay.

Dates and Locations

SYDNEY

14 September 2019

International Convention Centre, Sydney

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Melbourne

4 July 2020

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

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COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$1,295

Register 30 days prior to the course commencement date.

REGULAR COURSE FEE

$1,395

Full payment on the day of registration


GP REGISTRARS: Doctors in training who are on a recognised pathway to General Practice Registration through a recognised training provider receive a HealthCert Scholarship of $200.

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COURSE DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This Advanced Procedures Workshop is designed as a face-to-face workshop supported by online materials. The workshop is delivered on Saturdays and includes presentations and demonstrations from an expert in the field followed by practical hands-on application using medical grade models. Online assessment in the form of multiple choice questions will take place after the workshop.

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of attandance.

RACGP: 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points
ACRRM: 30 PRPD points

This workshop:

  • Provides CPD points from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
  • Provides PRPD points from the Australian Council of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
  • Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
  • Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Points are calculated differently.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD points must be stated on the certificate. Please contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Category 1 points are reported as certified and Category 2 points are reported as non-certified. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
  • Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
  • Has been independently developed with subject specialists and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

Advanced Certificate Pathway

This advanced workshop may be credited towards the HealthCert Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures. Examination questions will need to be completed for credit. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for more details.

Further available advanced workshops in clinical procedures include: