Improving NMIBC patient pathways (incl. intravesical therapy and laser ablation)

The 7th ESUN Course on Improving NMIBC patient pathways (incl. intravesical therapy and laser ablation) organised by the European School of Urology Nurses (ESUN) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, on 9-10 November 2024.

This course gives an update in the field of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, has a practical approach and will provide applicable recommendations from Europe’s top experts.

 

EMUC24

The course will take place in conjunction with:

If you would like to book an additional registration for EMUC24, please send an email.

 

For who

Are you looking for an update in the field of bladder cancer, more in particular non-muscle invasive bladder cancer? Do you appreciate state-of-the-art lectures and applicable recommendations from Europe’s top experts? Are you an experienced practising nurse specialist who treats bladder cancer patients and teaches other health care professionals to treat them? If so, you will most certainly want to join us at the 7th ESUN Course in Lisbon, 9-10 November 2024.

This course combines all the best features of an educational event – interaction, group work, latest updates and established evidence-based recommendations. We have invited renowned experts in the field, from a theoretical and practical point of view, who will train you with the purpose to help you spread the latest insights in the field.

 

Application procedure

Application deadline: 22 September 2024

The number of participants is limited to 30, therefore candidates will be selected by means of an online application form reviewed by the organising committee. Selection by the organising committee will take place in the last week of September,  is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

Preliminary Programme

Saturday, 9 November
• Module 1. NMIBC bladder cancer overview and management of side effects
• Module 2. Counselling and care for NMIBC patients
• Module 3. Different approaches in NMIBC

Sunday, 10 November
• Module 4. Supportive care needs for bladder cancer patient
• Module 5. Improving patient pathways: Interactive workshop on ideas for improving NMIBC patient pathways
• Group discussion: Share workshop proposals from group work

Please find the complete Preliminary Scientific Programme here

 

Aims and objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology, risk factors and treatment options for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
  • Understand the management and treatment of side effects of intravesical therapies
  • Outline future developments for NMIBC
  • Understand the importance of effective communication and skills required for interacting with our bladder cancer patients and families
  • Learn how to develop additional nurse-led services within your hospitals and communities
  • Describe the importance of quality of life needs and what is required to improve the patients with NMIBC pathways
  • Take home ideas for improving local bladder cancer pathways with knowledge, networking and collaboration with colleagues through an excellent interactive workshop

 

Registration fees

Registration fee for the full course is €130 (incl. VAT) for EAUN members and €175 (incl. VAT) for non-EAUN members.

The EAUN books your hotel room for one night and reimburses your economy flight (max. 500 euro). No other travel costs will be reimbursed.

 

Accreditation

For the 7th ESUN Course (9-10 November 2024, Lisbon, Portugal), an application will be made within the EU-ACME/CNE programme and reviewed by the EUAB-CNE (European Urology Accreditation Board – Continuing Nursing Education).

Within the EU-ACNE programme, the activities are accredited following the rule – 1 credit per hour (in 0.25 increments), with a maximum of 8 credits per day.

Each delegate should only claim credits for the time that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

 

How to apply

Please send an e-mail to eaun@uroweb.org before 20 September 2024 to receive an application form.

Mention in the subject for which ESUN course (prostate cancer or bladder cancer) you would like to apply!

  • Fill out the application form carefully and complete.
  • The application deadline is 22 September 2024.
  • We have max. 30 places available and trust we will be able to accept all applicants with appropriate experience, work environment and/or educational background.
  • You will be informed if your application was successful by 1 October.

 

More information

For more information please send an e-mail to eaun@uroweb.org

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Bente Thoft Jensen (DK), Kathryn Chatterton (UK)

The Organising Committee

 

This activity is supported by an educational grant with no involvement in the programme nor speakers.  Acknowledgements