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Course Goal

To utilise diagnostic ultrasound to answer the urgent clinical question: "Is there free fluid in the chest/abdomen or a pneumothorax?" in the emergency environment

Course expected outcomes

Consolidate the student's existing skills to accurately and safely operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to acquire images of Pericardium (subxiphoid view), Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), pelvis and lung (windows for pneumothorax and pleural effusion)
To interpret the complexity of anatomy and pathologies encountered when incorporating Point of Care UltraSound (PoCUS) into an urgent patient management pathway in suspicion of free fluid or free air in chest/abdomen
Become a safe, experienced PoCUS practitioner

What You'll Learn

This course teaches learners to acquire and interpret ultrasound images to identify and assess for free fluid or free air in the chest and abdomen.

Blended learning strategies

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.
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.
Asynchronous online learning
Online videos, powerpoints.
Online quizzes.
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.