The Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine leading to full membership of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine

Confident diagnosis and effective treatment in musculoskeletal medicine. University accredited and endorsed by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

A hands-on modular course designed to develop, improve and refine your clinical reasoning and practical skills. An enthusiastic team of tutors has developed the original concepts of Dr. James Cyriax, based on current research and the demand for evidence-based practice.

We are currently trying a new format. Details as follows:

Module B - Lumbar spine and lower limb conditions, clinical reasoning and treatment techniques.

Thursday 8th (evening), Friday 9th and Saturday 10th (all day) September 2011

Venue: Physiotherapy School, Trinity College, St. James' Hospital, Dublin

Places limited to 30

Dress Code: Shorts will be required for the practical session

Contact: gillian@isom.ie or call Siobhan on Mob: 087 2527848

The course will continue as three modules.

• Course fee is €400.00 per Module.
• Exam fee is €150.00.
• Course Venues to be decided.

For further details and/or application form please contact Gillian at gillian@isom.ie or phone 085-7122000.

Module A – 4 days
Cervical spine and upper limb

Module B – 4 days
Lumbar spine and lower limb

Module C – 4 days
Revision of Modules A and B
Thoracic spine and sacroiliac joint
Advanced techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine
Principles of lumbar injections

Examination – 1 day
Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine membership examination

Module C can also be valuable as a refresher course for those who have previously completed the modules.

Assignments are set after Module A and Module B. The membership examination is taken at the end of Module C.

Modules A and B may be taken in either order, but both must be completed before Module C. It is recommended that there should be at least four months between each course module to allow practice and assimilation of techniques.

The course is open to both Medical Practitioners and Chartered Physiotherapists (or those with an overseas equivalent qualification) encouraging an exchange of information in a shared learning environment.

On completion of Modules A, B and C and on passing the membership exam, students will be eligible to apply for the Theory and Practice of Injection Therapy and Advanced Clinical Practice in Orthopaedic Medicine Modules.

Assessment is continuous and through a regime of informal and formal self, peer and tutor assessment, you will develop your clinical competence and confidence.

What you will achieve

By the end of the course you will have:

• Developed your ability to apply functional anatomy
• Established an accurate diagnostic approach
• Developed competency in manual techniques, including clinical examination, transverse friction massage, graded mobilisations and manipulation
• An understanding of the application of injection techniques
• Extended your clinical reasoning skills

The course, leading to full membership of the ISOM, has achieved University accreditation and provided that students have successfully completed all the course assessment requirements (including passing the exam and the reflective essay), the course qualifies for:

• The ISOM Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine
• 26 CPD points

How to apply

For general queries on availability of places and application form, please contact Gillian Ryan on 085-7122000 or e-mail gillian@isom.ie.

A receipt and pre-course information will be sent to you on receipt of your course fee.

A refund will be made for cancellations, minus a 15% administration fee, providing cancellation is received no later than four weeks before the course date.

How to gain your Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine

If you have attended Modules A, B and C and have passed the final written and practical examinations, you can become a full Member of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine.


Programme Content

Orthopaedic medicine is embedded as the underpinning of musculoskeletal medicine and therapy. The integration of the academic programme with clinical experience will drive both professional development and clinical enhancement in this field.

The programme will enable medical practitioners and physiotherapists to develop mastery in the application and integration of orthopaedic medicine into their clinical practice and to enhance the level of patient care, particularly in the field of musculoskeletal medicine and therapy.

The programme provides the opportunity for the experienced physiotherapist or medical practitioner to develop clinical, research and other relevant skills in relation to orthopaedic medicine.