Upper And Lower Endoscopy Training Program

Purpose and Content of the Program:

- Upper and Lower Endoscopy Training Program is suitable for all healthcare professionals interested in this field. The main objective of this program is to update the scientific background of the participants and to promote their clinical and the technical skills.

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- Upper and lower endoscopy training content includes;

• Understanding the basic knowledge of Upper GI and Lower GI endoscopy
• Explaining patients and their families regarding the upper endoscopy process and acquire informed consent properly
• Developing basic skills for diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Information regarding indications, contraindication, complications and how to deal with them
• Orientation to endoscopic instrument and accessories
• Endoscopic cleaning and disinfection
• Basic upper GI endoscopic technique
• Preparation and premedication methods of patients
• Indications, contraindications, and complications of upper GI endoscopy
• Tissue Biopsy
• Interpretation of upper GI endoscopic findings
• Technique for endoscopic hemostasis
• Overcoming upper GI endoscopic difficulties
• Basic Lower GI endoscopic technique
• Preparation and premedication methods of patients
• Indications, contraindications, and complications of Lower GI endoscopy
• Tissue Biopsy
• Interpretation of Lower GI endoscopic findings
• Technique for endoscopic hemostasis
• Overcoming Lower GI endoscopic difficulties