Public Sector Event

Upskill in Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound

Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Date: 4 Sep 2023

Synopsis: Gain practical skills on this Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound course for health professionals. On this three-day course, you'll learn the principles of emergency medicine ultrasound.

Details:

This short course is suitable for:

  • emergency doctors
  • advanced clinical practitioners
  • nurses
  • paramedics
  • physician associates

As well as other healthcare professionals who have little or no previous knowledge of ultrasound. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound and ultrasound system skills. As well as the basic techniques needed to undertake Emergency Medicine PoCUS examinations. You'll train using tissue-mimicking phantoms and mid to high-specification ultrasound equipment.

Why study with us

  • Expert trainers will explain important concepts of ultrasound image formation and recognition of common artefacts. You'll be shown how to use ultrasound system controls properly to influence image quality.
  • This course meets the 2021 Royal College of Emergency Medicine PoCUS syllabus objective; empowering trainees to gain, maintain, and progress in PoCUS competencies.
  • Practical hands-on training with dedicated phantom models.

PoCUS examination techniques include:

  • Focussed assessment for free fluid (FAFF)/Focussed assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) – abdominal and thoracic
  • Focussed assessment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
  • Echo in life support
  • Ultrasound-guided IV access

 

You'll learn from an expert team of sonographers and emergency physicians. All staff have extensive clinical experience and proven teaching skills, they teach with a relaxed but informative style.

Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May 2023
Preston Campus, Course fee £800

URL:
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/cpd/courses/emergency-medicine-ultrasound