This course was developed by Professor. Simon Travis and Dr. Rebecca Palmer in cooperation with Leading Edge Medical Education. This course is designed for gastroenterologists, paediatricians, surgeons, nurses and other interdisciplinary medical professional interested in the endoscopy of ulcerative colitis (UC) The intended result of this activity is competence and knowledge of endoscopy, in the assessment and follow-up of patients with UC. The course is divided into three parts: the first is about the UCEIS and descriptors; the second is Self Assessment, which does not contribute to the final score and the third is the UCEIS Certification itself, to confirm competence in using the UCEIS.
Upon completion of this activity learners will:
- Be trained in the evaluation of endoscopic images in the assessment of activity in UC
- Understand why UCEIS was developed
- Understand how UCEIS was developed
- Understand the role of UCEIS
- Utilise UCEIS in clinical practice