Minor Surgery Skills | Joint injections | Plymouth

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint injections | Plymouth is organized by Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and will be held on Mar 04, 2026 at Leonardo Hotel Plymouth, Plymouth, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
This one-day joint injection course is designed for practitioners of all skill levels looking to enhance their assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the theory and practice of corticosteroid injections.

The highly practical course features concise morning lectures followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice. Beginners will learn to safely administer injections, while experienced practitioners will expand their knowledge and receive a CPD update from expert tutors.

Delegates will develop skills to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and determine when corticosteroid injections are appropriate. Using advanced simulation models, they will practise precise needle placement for key anatomical areas.

Learning objectives:

• To improve understanding of the role of joint injections in primary care
• To be able to assess joints, select appropriate steroids, and demonstrate safe injection techniques for key joints
• To identify indications, contraindications, legal considerations, and governance requirements
• To learn how to adhere to infection control, recognise complications, and follow best practices for optimal patient outcomes
• To understand service setup and funding structures for joint injections into primary care
• To learn how to accurately record procedures, obtain informed consent, and follow ethical standards

Joint injections covered:

• Knee
• Shoulder
• Hand and wrists
• Elbow