COVID-19 update

All courses have been modified to be in line

with local guidelines. All courses will be
delivered on a digital platform until such a time
that we can resume in person training safely.

Course
portfolio
2020
Overview of courses
planned for 2020
Designed for Guide to Guide to Ca2++ Presentation
Antegrade Retrograde Workshop Skills & Video
Consultant CTO CTO Editing
Cardiologists
1 2 3 4

Designed for Introduction to Introduction to Introduction Introduction Ca2++ Presentation

PTCA Wires Microcatheters to Antegrade to Retrograde Workshop Skills & Video
SpRs / Fellows & Dual Lumen CTO CTO Editing
Catheters
5 6 7 8 9 10

Designed for Coronary Introduction to Introduction to Introduction CTO Toolbox Cath Lab Presentation
Anatomy + PTCA Wires Microcatheters to CTO Teamwork Skills & Video
Allied Healthcare CAD & Dual Lumen Editing
Professionals & Catheters
Cath Lab Teams 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VP|ED are a passionate team
of healthcare educators, who
wholeheartedly believe in the
power of developing knowledge
and skills to aid the delivery
of healthcare technologies,
techniques and teamwork.
We collaborate with healthcare
professionals and key opinion
leaders to both simplify medical
insights, knowledge and, safety;
using a unique and creative style
that ensures our educational
programmes are…
Meaningful, memorable
and motivating.
 Consultant Cardiologists
Courses designed for
Courses designed for
Consultant Cardiologists
 A guide to
1
Antegrade CTO
Designed for
Consultant Cardiologists

A one-day course designed to improve

CTO operators understanding and
subsequent treatment of chronic total
occlusions. More specifically, the clinical
assessment, techniques and tools used
when addressing the Antegrade specific
section of the hybrid algorithm.

— Evidence, indications & pathology

— Angiographic analysis
— Lesion selection
— Lab set-up and safety
— Teamwork
— CTO toolbox
— Trouble shooting
— Complication management

“Vascular Perspectives demonstrate What’s included

true leadership in the field of physician
education. It is a pleasure to collaborate
with their knowledgable, motivated team
to develop innovative educational solutions
in the field of interventional cardiology” Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
Dr James Spratt
 A guide to
2
Retrograde CTO
Designed for
Consultant Cardiologists

A one-day course designed to improve

CTO operators understanding and
subsequent treatment of chronic total
occlusions. More specifically, the clinical
assessment, techniques and tools used
when addressing the Retrograde specific
section of the hybrid algorithm.

— Evidence, indications — Collateral wiring

& pathology
— Crossing the CTO
— Lab set-up and safety
— CTO toolbox
— Teamwork
— Trouble shooting
— Case based learning & complications
— Angiographic analysis
— Collateral assessment

What’s included
“The clinical support and dedication
to training and education delivered by
VP has reset the bar”
Dr Colm Hanratty Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Ca Workshop
2++
3
Designed for
Consultant Cardiologists

A one-day workshop designed to fully

explore the treatment of calcific coronary
artery disease. Looking at prevalence,
assessment and treatment options using
an easy to follow algorithm and case-
based examples.

— Exploring the calcium algorithm

— Group discussions
— Case based learning
— Calcium toolbox
— Imaging techniques
— Step-based learning
— Complication management

“VP|ED is a highly creative and innovative What’s included

group, passionate about making complex
medical education accessible. With their
ability to provide everything from hands-
on bespoke training, to didactic courses,
and online learning they lead the field in
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
professional cardiovascular education” interactive & handouts sims based

Dr Margaret McEntegart
 Presentation Skills
4
& Video Editing
Designed for
Consultant Cardiologists

A one-day course designed to develop

and expand the skills required to
present engaging & memorable content.
Delegates will learn the 5 key tips and
tricks used by designers the world over to
make powerful & meaningful slides.

— Graphic design fundamentals

— PPTX tips & tricks
— Final Cut Pro tips & tricks
— The power of grid systems
— Colour pallets
— Typography
— Clarifying messages
— How to make your message stand out

What’s included

“Insightful and helpful, VP go the extra mile

not only to help you learn but to enable you
to teach”
Dr Mohammad Sahebjalal Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 SpRs / Fellows
Courses designed for
Courses designed for
SpRs / Fellows
 Introduction to
5
PTCA Wires
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A two-hour workshop designed to provide

an overview of the technological make-up
of PTCA guidewires, how they are designed
for their specific tasks, along
with the opportunity to expand wire
knowledge & skills using our bespoke
hands-on models.

— Evolution of the guidewire

— Composition
— Coils & coatings
— Wire shaping
— Tip loads
— New technologies
— What wire for what situations
— Hands-on models

What’s included

“There is no other industry partner

I work with more committed to training
and education”
Dr Elliot Smith Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Introduction to
6
Microcatheters &
Dual Lumen Catheters
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A half-day course designed to explore

the use of microcatheters in PCI. With the
prolific increase in microcatheters and dual
lumen microcatheters available over the last
few years, this course sets out to provide
a more detailed understanding of which
microcatheter to select for which task and
the increasing functions & benefits of dual
lumen microcatheter.

— Evolution of the microcatheter

— Utility of microcatheters in both PCI & CTOs
— Why use a microcatheter?
— Construction
— Safe removal
— Utility of dual lumen catheters
— Techniques specific to product

”VP is committed to providing cutting What’s included

edge education and integration of skills
into the workplace which helps facilitate
patient centered care. On a personal
level VP have supported my CTO
training and provided world leading
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
proctorship. I hold VP in high regard” interactive & handouts sims based

Dr Sohail Khan
 Introduction to
7
Antegrade CTO
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A half-day course designed to explore the

fundamentals of antegrade CTO treatment.
Looking at the epidemiology of CTO’s
(as a whole) and then breaking down the
assessment and treatment options for the
techniques required to utilise them.

— Evidence & data

— JCTO score
— The CTO algorithm
— Antegrade specific considerations
— Anatomy and distal landing zone
— Antegrade techniques
— CTO toolbox
— Successful planning
— Hands-on models

What’s included
”Without the encouragement and
support from Vascular Perspectives,
I’m not sure that we could have
achieved the successful CTO service
that we now have”
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
Dr Sean Gallagher interactive & handouts sims based
 Introduction to
8
Retrograde CTO
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A half-day course designed to follow

on from the ’Guide to Antegrade
CTO’, completing the full spectrum of
CTO treatment options. This course
provides an overview of the advances in
Retrograde CTO treatment along with
hands-on models.

— Evidence & data — CTO toolbox

— Collateral scoring — Successful planning
— The CTO algorithm — Hands-on models
— Teamwork — Retrograde
complications /
— Retrograde CTO
challenges
crossing
— Hands-on models
— Externalisation
— Retrograde specific
techniques

What’s included
“ Thanks again for the excellent
teaching, we are so grateful for the
ongoing support from VP to our CTO
PCI programme”
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
Dr Clint Maart interactive & handouts sims based
 Ca Workshop
2++
9
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A one-day workshop designed to

explore the treatment of calcific
coronary artery disease. Looking at
prevalence, assessment and treatment
options using an easy to follow
algorithm and case-based examples.

— Exploring the calcium algorithm

— Group discussions
— Case based learning
— Calcium toolbox
— Imaging techniques
— Step-based learning
— Complication management

What’s included

“There are only two options in the UK

now: go direct and VP…but VP does a
better job than any of us could do going
direct” Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Presentation Skills
10
& Video Editing
Designed for
SpRs / Fellows

A one-day course designed to develop

and expand the skills required to present
engaging & memorable content. Delegates
will learn the 5 key tips and tricks used by
designers the world over to make powerful &
meaningful slides.

— Graphic design fundamentals

— PPTX tips & tricks
— Final Cut Pro tips & tricks
— The power of grid systems
— Colour pallets
— Typography
— Clarifying messages
— How to make your message stand out

“Ade, Andy, Thea, you guys are absolutely

What’s included
inspirational. You made this happen for
each one of us. In Ancient Greece Plato
would bestow the highest of praise by
using the words Efv. Any word beginning
with Efv in Greek therefore holds both the
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
highest praise, thanks, gratitude and more interactive & handouts sims based
importantly a blessing. It’s holds a spiritual
connotation”
Courses designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals & Cath Lab Teams
Courses designed for
Allied Healthcare

Cath Lab Teams

Professionals &
 Coronary Anatomy + CAD
11
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A half-day course designed to give Cath

Lab teams an introduction to coronary
artery disease progression and the
anatomy which it affects. Starting with
vessel recognition, the course then moves
on to discuss disease prevalence and
epidemiology.

— Basic coronary anatomy

— Vessel orientation
— Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
— Disease progression
— Disease classification
— Treatment methods

What’s included

“VP have an excellent set up, their

presentations and practical elements
keep the subject interesting”
Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Introduction to
12
PTCA Wires
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A two-hour workshop designed to provide

a simple & yet highly engaging overview of
PTCA guidewires, how they are designed
for their specific tasks, along with the
opportunity to expand wire knowledge &
skills using our bespoke hands-on models.

— Evolution of the guidewire

— Composition
— Coils & coatings
— Wire shaping
— Tip loads
— New technologies
— What wire for what situations
— Hands-on models

What’s included

“Thanks to Thea, Adrian and the whole

VP team, working with you was fun
and most importantly I learned a lot”
Anenta Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Introduction to Microcatheters
13
& Dual Lumen Catheters
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A half-day course designed to explore

the use of microcatheters in PCI. With the
prolific increase in microcatheters and dual
lumen microcatheters available over the last
few years, this course sets out to provide
a simple, yet highly engaging overview of
microcatheters & dual lumen microcatheter.
This course is run in partnership with clinical
leads.

— Evolution of the microcatheter

— Utility of microcatheters in both CTOs & PCI
— Why use a microcatheter?
— Construction
— Safe removal
— Utility of dual lumen catheters
— Techniques specific to product

What’s included
VP are global leaders in endovascular
education. Simplifying the complex, VPs
globally recognised graphics effectively
communicate the latest developments in
interventional techniques Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
Dr Alan Bagnall
 Introduction to CTO
14
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A half-day team-focused course designed

to provide a simple yet highly engaging /
educational summary for treating chronic
total occlusion (CTOs) – one of the most
challenging cases we encounter in PCI.
This course is run in partnership with
clinical leads.

— CAD progression
— Evidence & indications
— History of CTO
— Why & how to treat
— Teamwork in CTOs
— CTO pathology
— JCTO scoring
— Use of imagery

What’s included

”CTO procedures are growing in our

cardiology centre, I’m proud to say
that this is in part thanks to VP”
Carlos Cardoza Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 CTO Toolbox
15
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A half-day course designed to explore

the many different products & techniques
used in the treatment and management
of CTO PCI. This a is great opportunity for
team-building, as well as a chance to learn
together. The team will get a chance to use
our bespoke hands-on models that builds
wider knowledge & team morale. This course
is run in partnership with clinical leads.

— New technologies
— Evolution of CTO specific products
— Antegrade equipment
— Retrograde procedures and equipment

“VP make education fun, interesting and

informative, my entire team enjoyed it. What’s included
Interactive, current and well delivered.
The CTO Terminology and toolbox
sessions enabled my team to feel
included and valued giving them a
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deeper understanding of a very complex interactive & handouts sims based
topic”
Sister Venessa Van Wyke
 Cath Lab Teamwork
16
Designed for
Allied Healthcare Professionals
& Cath Lab Teams

A half-day course designed to build cohesive

teams. When each part of the team better
understands the equipment, techniques and
roles of others involved – efficiency, safety
& team morale are greatly improved. In this
course we look at how teams can improve
communication skills and lines of feedback.

— Black box thinking

— Cath lab teamwork
— Cath lab culture
— Situational awareness
— Developing a safe practice
— Improving team communication

What’s included

“We are so grateful at Oxford for your

investment in our education in the Cath
Labs. Your passion for teamwork is
inspiring, we love team VP at Oxford” Illustrated slides Highly Workbooks Hands on Case
interactive & handouts sims based
 Presentation Skills
17 High Level Education
& Video Editing
Designed for Course Planning
Allied Healthcare Professionals Creative Process
& Cath Lab Teams

A one-day course designed to develop Explore Build Test Co-create Present

(Content briefing) (Content briefing) (Content (Content designing) (Going live)
and expand the skills required to present checking)
engaging & memorable content. Delegates
will learn the 5 key tips and tricks used by
designers the world over to make powerful &
meaningful slides.

— Graphic design fundamentals

— PPTX tips & tricks
— The power of grid systems
— Colour pallets
— Typography
— Clarifying messages
— How to make your message stand out Target audience Objectives Defining message Content and Build slide decks Populate Dropbox Present thinking Co-create Test the structure Go live!!!
Who are we 1. Define specific and structure Dropbox folder Authors gather Populate Dropbox Print out all content Working with and content
designing our learning objectives. Co-create Content setup content and build with content – slides and prepare for creative teams Design and
education for? 2. What should the structure, Headlines Building Dropbox the slides. and films. viewing by creative to craft and test slides.
Novice/ attendee leave and Programme Headlines, Checklist All clearly labelled. team and develop ideas,
intermediate/expert knowing? Agenda. and Actions. walkthrough illustrations
slides/films. and videos.
3. How will we
know that our Creative team Q&A.
objectives have
been delivered?

What’s included
“I just wanted to thank VP for the support
that we have had over the past few years
from Thea Wilson and colleagues. The 1 day 1 day 1 day 4-8 weeks 3 days 2-4 weeks
focus on education
has allowed us all to improve our
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CTO service rapidly into a mature, interactive & handouts sims based
successful one”
Vascular Perspectives
Unit 8 Pennine Business Park
Bradley Road
Huddersfield
HD2 1GQ
www.vascularperspectives.com