Training
EDAP TMS provides high-end training to urology surgeons, OR staff and technicians using Ablatherm®, Focal One® and Sonolith® devices. The Company is registered as an official training entity in various countries.
HIFU Training
Phase 1
The urology surgeon receives a HIFU training manual prior to visiting one of the qualified HIFU reference sites to observe a complete treatment process performed by a certified proctor treating his own patients. HIFU training materials include a training program, a training manual, a complete HIFU literature review and a device user manual.
Phase 2
The urology surgeon will treat his own patients in his hospital with the assistance of an EDAP TMS Application Engineer.
HIFU treatment simulator
EDAP TMS developed a HIFU treatment simulation software allowing surgeons to get trained on Ablatherm® and Focal One® treatment software in near-real conditions without any risk.
Phase 3
When a urology surgeon has performed a certain number of HIFU treatments with / or without proctoring, he is certified as HIFU user. A specific "HIFU User" certificate is issued confirming the surgeon's ability to use the HIFU device.
HIFU Expert
When a urology surgeon has performed a sufficient number of HIFU treatments, he may become an EDAP TMS certified HIFU trainer and proctor.
Nurse training
Nurses and OR staff are provided with a dedicated HIFU training program supported by a specific documentation.
ESWL Sonolith training
Sonolith® training is entirely performed at the urologist's clinical site with an EDAP TMS Application Engineer assisting the urologist on several treatments. Sonolith® training is divided in 2 levels:Level 1
This level 1 is dedicated to training urologists, nurses and OR staff to check, set and start the Sonolith® device prior to treatment. Patient preparation and installation on Sonolith® lithotripter is also included in this initial training phase.
Level 2
At this stage, the urologist and/or OR staff are trained on the use of imaging systems (X-ray and ultrasound) to localize the stone and on the use of the lithotripter treatment modalities.
The training materials include a training program, a training manual, a complete literature review and a device user manual.
Nurse Guide
Specific training documentation for nurses and OR staff is available.
* Ablatherm® Robotic HIFU and Focal One® are CE marked and indicated in Europe and other parts of the world outside of the US for the treatment of localized Prostate Cancer. In the United States, Ablatherm® Robotic HIFU and Focal One® are indicated for the ablation of prostate tissue. For more information, please contact us. ExactVu™ micro-ultrasound system is available for sale in the European Union (CE Mark), the United States (FDA 510(k) clearance), and in Canada (Health Canada license). It can be subject to local regulations. For more information, please contact us. HIFU can be subject to local regulations. For more information, please contact us.