Professional Training
Interventional Thyroidology
& RFA Training Courses
This is an overview course that will summarize and introduce radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for use in the management of Thyroid Benign Nodule. This two-day course includes both theoretical and practical sessions where participants will be able to sample the technology using a phantom model in between live case observations.
Date: June 30 – July 1, 2022| September 5 – 6, 2022 | October 27 – 28, 2022 | December 15 – 16, 2022
February 2 – 3, 2023 | April 27 – 28, 2023
Course Objectives
• Understand the principles of RFA
• Identify current indications and contraindications
• Describe the procedure setup
• Employ the proper ablation technique on a phantom model
Training Device
• Dedicated mode for Thyroid RFA
• Advanced ablation system
with impedance control
• Integrated calibration check
for patient safety
Training Program
Day 1
9:30 – 13:00 Thyroid Fine Needle Aspirata Citology (FNAC); Core Needle Bioplsy, CNB – Close Vision
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 17:30 Hands-on Practice: FNAC and CNB Exercises on Phantom
Day 2
9:30 – 13:30 Thyroid RFA Procedures- Close Vision
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Hands-on Practice: RFA Exercises on Phantom
20:00 Social Dinner
Roberto Valcavi, MD
Interventional Endocrinologist• Interventional Endocrinologist at E.T.C.
• T.N.T. Association President
2 days of advanced training
Registration Fee
Standard Rate € 3,050.00 (22% VAT included)
TNT Association Members Rate € 2,850.00 (22% VAT included)
The registration fee includes:
- Participation in the professional RFA training course
- Didactic material
- Meals and social dinner
The registration fee does not include:
- Travel and overnight stays
- Transports to /from airports; to/from railway stations
- Application for TNT association
Participants
3 maximum (the ETC team, the course participants)
Attendance certificate will be issued after completion on the course
Cancellation Policies
For cancellations within 60 days of the event, no fee will be charged; for cancellations within 30 days before the event, 50% of the amount will be withheld; from 20 days before the event, no refund will be provided
