Education
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION AND PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
INNOVATION • EDUCATION • SUPPORT
Workshops
BioMedtrix conducts product workshops throughout the United States and Europe. Each workshop details the application and surgical technique for a specific product such as the Universal Hip (BFX® and CFX® systems), Micro & Nano Hip, Canine Total Knee, TATE Elbow®, or I-Loc® Nail. Workshops consist of classroom instruction supported by lab experience, offering participants the opportunity to use the surgical instrumentation in order to familiarize themselves with the procedure.
RACE APPROVED
BioMedtrix Workshops for the Universal Hip, TATE Elbow, Canine Total Knee, and I-Loc Nail have been approved by RACE (Registry of Approved Continuing Education), a national clearinghouse for endorsement of veterinary continuing education providers and their programs.
Programs approved by RACE are acknowledged by most states and several provinces in Canada. The organization is a service of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
RACE approval allows veterinarians from around the country to continue their education and thereby maintain their state licensing requirements.
“The BioMedtrix THR Product Certification Program enabled me to improve my technique and confidence in the procedure before beginning clinical cases. Its objectives are excellent; perhaps other companies should consider similar schemes.”
“The BioMedtrix TATE and TKR certification programs help expedite the transition from learning the techniques in the course to performing them in the clinic. My comfort level, confidence, and skill certainly improved as a result of this program.”
“The BioMedtrix THR Product Certification Program forced me to problem solve on my own, but still allowed me to receive instructor feedback based on the surgery report and radiographs I submitted. I strongly recommend anyone participating in the BioMedtrix courses to take advantage of this program.”
“The BioMedtrix THR Product Certification Program provided valuable feedback from
course instructors on additional practice cases I completed following the workshop. The program also allowed me to explain to clients that while my clinical case numbers are still low, I have achieved certification by successfully performing the procedure on supplemental trial cases after completing the course.”
Product Certification
Surgeons who have completed a BioMedtrix workshop may choose to participate in our Product Certification Program. The program is designed to extend the course beyond the workshop setting and encourages review and practice of proper surgical technique. Participants are required to complete practice cases, submit them for review, and receive a final passing score before beginning clinical cases. Certified candidates will have demonstrated understanding of the concepts necessary for successful clinical results. Certification is provided for the Universal Hip, Micro/Nano Hip, Canine Total Knee, and TATE Elbow.
Sample Workshop Agendas
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:15 am | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 8:15-8:30 am | System Overview and Design Rationale BFX/CFX |
| 8:30-9:00 am | Patient Evaluation |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Pre-op Radiographic Templating |
| 9:30-9:45 am (15 min) | BREAK |
| 9:45-10:15 am | Surgical Approach |
| 10:15-11:15 am | Stem surgical Technique |
| 11:15-12:45 pm | Cadaver Bone Lab: Femoral Preparation |
| 12:45-1:30 pm (45 min) | LUNCH (Catered on Site) |
| 1:30-2:15 pm | Cup Surgical Technique |
| 2:15-3:45 pm | Cadaver Bones Lab: Acetabular Preparation |
| 3:45-4:00 pm (15 min) | BREAK |
| 4:00-4:45 pm | Radiographic Assessment |
| 4:45-5:00 pm | Cemented or Cementless: Decision Making in THR |
| 5:00-5:15 pm | Discussion |
| 5:15 pm | ADJOURN |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 am | PMMA Bone Cement |
| 8:30-9:00 am | Preoperative Radiographic Evaluation of Laboratory Dogs (CFX) |
| 9:00-12:00 pm | Total Hip Replacement Laboratory on Dogs (CFX) |
| 12:00-12:30 pm (30 min) | LUNCH (Catered on Site) |
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Preoperative Radiographic Evaluation of Laboratory Dogs (BFX) |
| 1:00-3:30 pm | Total Hip Replacement Laboratory on Dogs (BFX) |
| 3:30-3:45 pm (15 min) | BREAK |
| 3:45-4:00 pm | Postoperative Radiographic Evaluation of Laboratory Dogs |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Complications: cause, prevention and treatment |
| 5:00-5:15 pm | Certification Program |
| 5:15-5:30 pm | Discussion |
| 5:30 pm | END |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:15 am | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 8:15-8:30 am | System Overview |
| 8:30-8:45 am | Patient Evaluation |
| 8:45-9:00 am | Pre-op Radiographic Templating |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Patient Positioning & Surgical Approach |
| 9:30-9:45 am (15 min) | BREAK |
| 9:45-10:15 am | Cup surgical Technique |
| 10:15-10:45 am | Stem Surgical Technique |
| 11:15-1:00 pm | Cadaver Lab: Two (2) Surgeons/Station |
| 1:00-1:30 pm (30 min) | LUNCH (Catered on Site) |
| 1:30-3:00 pm | Cadaver Lab: Two (2) Surgeons/Station |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Clinical Follow-Up |
| 3:30-4:15 pm | Radiographic Assessment |
| 4:15-4:45 pm | Discussion |
| 4:45 pm | ADJOURN |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:15 am | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 8:15-8:35 am | Design Rationale / System Overview |
| 8:35-9:00 am | Preoperative Considerations |
| 9:00-9:45 am | Surgical Technique |
| 9:45-10:00 am (15 min) | BREAK |
| 10:00-12:00 pm | Sawbones Lab |
| 12:00-1:00 pm (60 min) | LUNCH |
| 1:00-1:45 pm | Technical Considerations |
| 2:00-5:00 pm | Cadaver Lab |
| 5:00-5:35 pm | Clinical Case Follow-Up |
| 5:35-6:00 pm | Discussion |
| 6:00 pm | ADJOURN |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 9:00-9:15 am | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 9:15-9:45 am | Product Research and Testing |
| 9:45-10:00 am | System overview / Design Rationale |
| 10:00-10:20 am | Surgical Technique Animation & Video Tibial Fracture |
| 10:20-11:50 am | Sawbones Lab |
| 11:50-12:30 pm (40 min) | LUNCH |
| 12:30-12:45 pm | Clinical use of I-Loc Nails |
| 12:45-3:30 pm | Cadaver Bone Lab (Femur / Tibia / Humerus) |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Sugical Tips |
| 4:00-4:30 pm | Radiographic Review and Discussion |
| 4:30 pm | ADJOURN |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 1:00-1:05 pm | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 1:05-1:20 pm | Product Research and Testing |
| 1:20-1:35 pm | System Overview / Design Rationale |
| 1:35-1:55 pm | Surgical Technique Animation & Video Tibial Fracture |
| 1:55-3:30 pm | Sawbones Lab |
| 3:30-3:45 pm | Clinical Use of I-Loc Nails |
| 3:45-4:00 pm | Surgical Tips |
| 4:00-4:10 pm | Discussion |
| 4:10 pm | ADJOURN |
| TIME | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| 7:30-8:00 am | Introduction & Welcome
|
| 8:0-8:30 am | Design Rationale / System Overview |
| 8:30-9:30 am | Surgical Technique With Prepped Sawbones of Primary Steps |
| 9:30-9:45 am (15 min) | BREAK |
| 9:45-10:30 am | Clinical Cases / Complications |
| 10:15-11:15 am | Lab: Sawbones Evaluation (5 Stations, 2/station) All Instructors |
| 1:00-1:30 pm (30 min) | LUNCH / DISCUSSION |
| 1:30-4:00 pm | Lab: Cadaver Evaluation (5 Stations, 2/stations) All Instructors |
| 4:00-4:15 pm (15 min) | BREAK |
| 4:15-6:30 pm | Lab: Cadaver Evaluation (5 Stations, 2/stations) All Instructors |
| 6:30-7:00 pm | Discussion/Closing |
| 7:00 pm | ADJOURN |