Endoscopy from First Principles

Endoscopy from First Principles

By ASSERT Centre, College of Medicine & Health, UCC

Overview

Beginner endoscopy course teaching safe, painless upper/lower GI scoping, equipment use, and skills like looping and polyp detection using m

About this event

This hands-on endoscopy course is for doctors starting off in upper and lower gastrointestinal scoping. Experts in endoscopy will demonstrate the workings and maintenance of equipment and give tips on effective use and clinical application to its parts, such as water jet insufflation. There will be emphasis on safe painless scoping for the patient and careful visualisation of the oesophagus, stomach and large intestine. Synthetic and animal models will be used to demonstrate principles such as looping and polyp detection.

Learning outcomes:

After doing this course you will:

  • Increase your proficiency in scope guidance.
  • Gain more confidence in your approach to the patient before and during scoping.
  • Improve your skills in mucosal visualisation.
  • Gain knowledge in the principle of effective endoscopy.

Suitable For

  • SHOs in General Medicine & Surgery, Gastroenterology & Colorectal Surgery

Cost

  • €375

Date and time

  • Wednesday, 25th February 2026

CPD

  • Pending

Location

  • ASSERT Centre, Brookfield Health Science Complex, UCC.
Category: Science & Tech, Medicine

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Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Location

ASSERT Centre

Brookfield Health Science Complex

University College Cork. Cork Ireland

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€375
Feb 25 · 9:00 AM GMT