Introduction to Mimics and SimPlant CMF, 8th and 9th September 2006, Cardiff 

This course was held at PDR recently and received positive feedback.  We are planning to repeat the course in the new year.  If you are interested in attending please let us know.  The content and other useful information can be found below.  CARTIS would like to thank all those that attended and contributed to the course and Materialise for their valuable assistance.

Course Information

Mimics software is used to import medical scan data and provide the user with the ability to generate various forms of virtual and physical three-dimensional models. SimPlant CMF utilises the same data and basic functions in order to undertake the planning of various surgical procedures including distraction osteogenesis. The course entitles attendees to 12 CPD points and is recognised by the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists. The course is endorsed and sponsored by Materialise.

Please contact Peter Evans for more information.
Maxillofacial Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, SA6 6NL, UK
Tel: 01792 703515
email: peter.evans@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk

Synopsis of the course

The aim of our course is to give the learner a good understanding of how Mimics and SimPlant CMF work so that they may be able to undertake their own projects using the software. The course is focused on importing data, preparing data, planning implant position and transferring the data for the production of medical models or implant guides.

Prior Learning

There are no formal entry requirements. The course is aimed specifically at beginners who only have a basic knowledge of the software.

Location

The course will be held at PDR on UWIC's Llandaff Campus in Cardiff.

Fees

The course costs £375 and one night's basic 'college style' accommodation is included in the course fee.

Accommodation

For those that prefer not to use the 'college style' accommodation, Cardiff offers a wide variety of hotels and guest houses within easy reach of the campus, here is a small selection.

Churchills - approximately half a mile from the campus
www.churchillshotel.co.uk
Tel: 029 2040 1300

Holiday Inn - approximately 2 miles form the campus
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Tel: 0870 400 9670

Beverley Hotel - approximately 1 mile from campus
Tel: 029 2034 3443

Jurys Hotel - approximately 2 miles form campus
www.cardiffhotels.jurysdoyle.com/jurys_cardiff
Tel: 029 2034 1441

Hilton - approximately 2 miles from campus
www.hilton.co.uk/cardiff
Tel: 029 2064 6300

Directions

If you want to use a directions web site or satallite navigation please use the postcode CF5 2YB

From the east: Junction 29 of the M4, west on A48M, continue until reaching the traffic lights (Tesco on the left), move to the right hand lane. At the next lights turn right into the campus. PDR is the building at the far right of the site.

From the west: Junction 32 of M4, join A470 towards city centre, continue to Gabalfa interchange, take the right lane (but not the flyover) and turn right at the roundabout onto the A48. Go straight on at the first lights (Tesco on the left), move to the right hand lane. At the next lights turn right into the campus. PDR is the building at the far right of the site.

From the north: follow the A470 towards Cardiff until reaching the Gabalfa interchange then follw directions as for from the west.

The information provided is correct at the time of printing. However, changes may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control. Where circumstances force us to cancel a course, then any fees paid for that particular event will be refunded, however, we are not liable for any consequential lose. A place on the course is only reserved when the completed booking form is received with payment or order form. An invoice will be issued on receipt of a confirmed booking and payment must be made prior to commencement of the course. Cancellations must be in writing and are subject to the following charges: £15 administration charge up to 4 weeks prior to the course; £200 up to 2 weeks prior to the course and £350 up to one week prior to the start of the course.