Urodynamic Unit Operator

Urodynamic tests are the only studies that allow analyzing the characteristics and functioning of the lower urinary system both in its filling phase (bladder capacity, sensitivity to filling, accommodation, analysis of the urinary incontinence parameters in the event that it is present) as in those of the voiding or voiding phase (study of eventual obstruction, contractile power of the detrusor muscle during urination and analysis of the muscular coordination between the bladder muscle and the sphincter system). However, the performance of urodynamic studies suffers from a broad lack of standardization in the different centers where it is performed.

Among the causes of this problem is the lack of up-to-date terminology and the carrying out of studies following different protocols according to each school or center.

ICS and SINUG are two societies whose main reason for existing is the need for multidisciplinary cooperation that offers a comprehensive vision of functional uroproctogynecological problems and solutions. The very development of this concept has forced us to adapt the initial concepts so that they are shared, accepted and followed by all professionals involved in dysfunctions of the pelvic floor and its related organs (bladder, genitalia and rectum). At this time we all feel a great need to disseminate the new standards / concepts.

In addition, there is a growing need for the creation of new functional urology and pelvic floor units, with urodynamic units. Consequently, there is a medical demand for training in urogynecology. One of the reasons for this boom is the progressive aging of the population, which is demanding a good number of actions regarding the improvement of the quality of life.

In summary, there is ample evidence regarding the lack of standardization regarding the development of urodynamic studies in Urodynamic Units, as well as a deficient terminological standardization (problems detected). On the other hand, the guidelines promulgated by international organizations, changing over time and with little penetration in the Ibero-American world, make it necessary to carry out an informative effort that tries to alleviate this problem (new regulations). For this reason, we see a clear need to develop a course that tries to alleviate these deficiencies.

For this, we have developed two courses in virtual format. The first (Operator), which is the one that concerns us, is an introductory course, leaving for the second (Director) the development of more complex problems and pathology. Once you have completed this online course, you will have acquired the necessary knowledge to become familiar with a Urodynamic Unit, take a functional clinical history, learn about the different types of study and how they are carried out, handle equipment or recognize the main artifacts.

Enrollment teaching periods:

1st term: 10/01/2021 - 12/26/2021
2nd term: 01/10/2022 - 03/27/2022
3rd term: 04/01/2022 - 06/26/2022
4th term: 07/01/2022 - 09/25/2022