Introductory course in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM)

Webinar

Wednesday 13 November @ 4pm GMT

Find out more about our unique to the UK IONM course aimed at supporting colleagues in the NHS to upskill their staff, enabling them to deliver a high quality, in-house service with the potential to save their organisation up to £100k annually.

The problem

The skills required to perform intra operative neuromonitoring are highly specialised with those trained in short supply forcing many NHS organisations to outsource external IONM services at significant cost.

There are currently no professional requirements for individuals delivering IONM services, which obliges organisations to rely on in-house training and competency based assessment that can vary in scope and quality.

The solution

Through a joint collaboration, the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals and US-based education and training specialists at the Center for Electroneurodiagnostics (CEN) have developed an innovative 6 to 9 month training programme to address this skills gap. By harnessing a hybrid approach, delegates learn all the requisite skills and knowledge they need to deliver IONM for spinal deformity:

· Seven weeks of online didactic teaching led by CEN covering a wide and diverse range of intraoperative neuromonitoring topics concluding with a formal assessment - all delivered by highly experienced US based neuromonitoring professionals

· Simulation training in state of the art training facilities at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, followed by two weeks of real-time, hands-on experience in hi-spec spinal orthopaedic operating theatres involving four to six spinal deformity cases led by Newcastle's IONM experts

· Mentorship period over a number of months during which time delegates are required to complete around 50 supervised cases in their local NHS Trust including monthly sessions scheduled with a mentor to review progress and conduct workplace assessments.

On successful completion we award the “Certificate of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (focus on spinal deformity).”

Book onto our webinar

If you would like to hear how your organisation can reduce the reliance on expensive outsourcing by investing in and upskilling your own staff, then email us today to register your place:

Register here

Email: nuth.ncsa@nhs.net

Call: 0191 282 4710

Disclaimer: The British Society of Intraoperative Neurophysiology (BSIN) is pleased to provide information about various training courses available within the field. However, BSIN does not endorse, recommend, or certify any specific course, program, or provider. Information is shared for the convenience of our community members, and individuals are encouraged to conduct their own research to determine the suitability and quality of any training they may consider.

November is fast approaching and we are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our Annual Scientific Meeting in Birmingham!

This year’s programme will have several interactive elements, with simulation stations and roundtable discussions. The goal of these sessions is to promote the sharing of knowledge between delegates and to facilitate networking. Our varied programme also has presentations on the latest intraoperative monitoring research going on in the UK, insights into the patient’s perspective on their surgical journey, updates about training opportunities in intraoperative monitoring and more.

You can register for the meeting here: https://bss2024.eventreference.com/register, and you can find the most up to date programme for the conference here: https://bss2024.co.uk/additional-meetings/bsin/

We have also created a new session this year aiming to give intraoperative monitoring practitioners who are early in their career an opportunity to present a short case study. We plan to allocate 10 minutes for each presentation, with some time afterwards for questions. This is a great opportunity to get experience of presenting at a conference on your CV and to share a case of interest with the wider intraoperative monitoring community! If you are interested, please email contact@bsin.org.uk.

We would also welcome expressions of interest from any more experienced IOM practitioners regarding presenting at conference, either for this year or at future meetings – if you have some research or developments in intraoperative monitoring that you would like to share, please get in contact via contact@bsin.org.uk and let us know!

Hope to see you in Birmingham,

Adam Hart

BSIN Events Co-ordinator

Useful links:

Main event welcome - https://bss2024.co.uk/

Registration Fees - https://bss2024.co.uk/registration-fees/

Registration Portal - https://bss2024.eventreference.com/register

BSIN page - https://bss2024.co.uk/additional-meetings/bsin/

Accommodation - https://bss2024.co.uk/more-info/accommodation/

We're very pleased to announce that the NSHCS will be launching the curriculum for the STP Neurophysiology Intraoperative Neuromonitoring pathway with a webinar on the 14^th June at 12.30.

Full details of the webinar are on their website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/events/introducing-the-stp-in-neurophysiology-interoperative-neuromonitoring-ionm/ 

The expression of interest to host an STP trainee in all specialties including the new IONM is expected to be circulated shortly after this date. In the webinar our colleagues will talk through what you need to do to host a trainee. The webinar will be recorded and available on the School website after the event.

National School of Healthcare Science

NHS England

Email: england.nshcs.curriculum@nhs.net

Address: 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, B2 4BH

Website: www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nshcs

Our colleagues in Belfast urgently require assistance with some Clinical Physiologist training. They have one practitioner who needs refresher training in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) after a 14-month gap since their last procedure.
If you have expertise in Clinical Physiologist training or access to relevant resources, your support would be invaluable. Please reach out to Kyle Ashfield kyle.ashfield@belfasttrust.hscni.net if you can offer guidance, shadowing, or facilitate connections with training programs.
Your prompt response would greatly benefit our colleagues and their patients. Thank you for your support and commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Best regards,
BSIN Committee

 

We’d like to congratulate our Chair, Michael Pridgeon, on being made a fellow of the Association of Neurophysiological Scientists (ANS) in recognition of his inspirational work in IONM training. Go Mike - we’re so proud of you!

Current practice of IONM for AIS surgery across the UK

A message from the researchers:

Hello!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the questionnaire which was sent out at the end of last year. This questionnaire aims to assess the current practice of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) surgery across the UK, and more specifically the nuances of how TcMEPs are performed. This will build a national picture of IONM practice and will be the foundations on which to undertake future work.

We know not everyone received the invite to participate previously, so would like to provide another opportunity to fill out the questionnaire. Relatively few centres provided responses last year, so to make it more convenient to complete the questionnaire is now split into a shorter required section, and an optional additional details section.

If you haven’t already completed the questionnaire and would like to contribute towards understanding national practice, please follow this link or use the QR code to take part.

The questionnaire will remain open until the 10th of May 2024, and the results will be shared via the BSIN.

Thanks once again, and we look forward to reading your responses, kind regards,

Joshua Wiggett and Michael Pridgeon

Are you passionate about advancing the field of intraoperative neurophysiology? Do you have a flair for creative communication?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact!

BSIN (The British Society of Intraoperative Neurophysiology) is seeking a dynamic Marketing & Communications Officer to join our committee. As the Marcom Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our external communications efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Support external communications and marketing initiatives to promote BSIN's mission and objectives.
• Manage regular updates of BSIN’s website and social media channels, ensuring content is current, engaging, and aligned with organisational goals.
• Generate innovative content to grow our social media following and increase engagement across digital communication channels, including our new group forum.
• Act as a digital forum moderator, overseeing communication activity, monitoring contributor interactions, and guiding discussions to maintain a positive and productive environment.

Requirements:

• Commitment to dedicating time to the voluntary role is essential, alongside current experience in the field of intraoperative neurophysiology.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create compelling content for our members.
• Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A warm and friendly disposition is essential for this role, fostering positive interactions within our community.

Join us in our mission to advance the field of intraoperative neurophysiology and make a difference in the lives of our patients. If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now and become a part of the BSIN team!

Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about joining BSIN to chairbsin@gmail.com.

Closing date FRIDAY 10th MAY, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our members-only forum is now hosted on Microsoft Teams. This allows us to have a secure and easy to access channel to improve communication and collaboration.

Please email us by clicking on the link below to be added to the group and remember  to read the guidelines before asking any questions or commenting. 

The BSIN community, like so many others, functions thanks to contributions from our peers. We're a friendly, approachable and respectful group who value a safe space to ask questions (at all levels of expertise), offer advice, give recommendations, share learning points and celebrate success. 

Let's chat IONM!

Arkana Medical Education Center are again offering courses on the topic of IONM in neurosurgery and spinal surgery this year. Please see details below and link to 10% off discount voucher.

IONM in Neurosurgery

18th - 19th March 2024

Format: Hybrid (Online & Face-to-Face in Emmendingen)

Language: English

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IONM Advanced in Brainstem Surgery

20th - 21st March 2024

Format: Face-to-Face in Heidelberg

Language: English

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IONM in Spinal Surgery

27th – 28th June 2024

Format: Hybrid (Online & Face-to-Face in Heidelberg)

Language: English

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Member discount voucher 24.pdf

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