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Expected learning outcomes:
Course Goal
To utilise diagnostic ultrasound to answer the urgent clinical question: "Is there a hydronephrosis or urinary retention?" in the emergency environment
Course expected outcomes
1/ Consolidate the student's existing skills to accurately and safely operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to acquire images of the kidney in two planes and post micturition bladder volume
2/ Understand how to interpret the degree of hydronephrosis and differentiate from parapelvic cysts Ae well as determine the residual bladder volume
3/ To interpret the complexity of anatomy and pathologies encountered when incorporating Point of Care UltraSound (PoCUS) of the renal tract into an urgent patient management pathway in suspicion of a hydronephrosis or urinary retention
- Become a safe, experienced Point of Care UltraSound (PoCUS) practitioner
- Detailed educational outcomes can be viewed on a pdf document at this link:
https://aiuappboxcom/s/65ow6eakiv7te2n4y0xk2bfifjawnxo0
What You'll Learn
This course teaches learners to acquire and interpret ultrasound images to assess the renal tract for hydronephrosis or urinary retention.
Blended learning strategies
1/Interactive face to Face teaching
- A maximum 1 tutor:4 student ratio facilitating personised learning
- Dynamic didactic presentations delivered by industry experts.
- Case based group discussion led by the tutor presenting real world patient cases.
2/ Synchronous Online learing
- Case study submissions including images, with detailed constructive, honest feedback by a personal tutor. The student has direct access to this tutor for the duration of their course on a 1:1 basis.
- Peer group support live-chat forum moderated and assisted by skilled tutors. This will also facilitate ongoing learning beyond the completion of the course.
3/Asynchronous online learning
- Online videos, powerpoints.
- Online quizzes.
4/Continuing support
- Weekly literature uploaded to the dedicated student portal
- Participation in a comprehensive topic specific forum to facilitate personal and professional growth beyond the course..
Application of theses outcomes:
- Expedited patient management pathways.
- Improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced healthcare costs through improved management, choice of further testing and base knowledge of ultrasound applications and reports.
Faculty:
- Experienced, highly skilled ultrasound practitioners (Sonographers) and clinical specialists (Doctors) are employed to conduct this education program.
Minimum Entry Requirement
MBBS with SMC registration