Practical Level One Ultrasound Course for Emergency Physicians
Course venue and date:
Brighton Dome
09.00-17.00 Wednesday 22nd April (last day of CEM conference)
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What the course offers:
- An introduction to level one ED based ultrasound, looking specifically at FAST (focused abdom inal sonography in trauma), aortic ultrasound and ultrasound guided vascular access
- Summary of ultrasound physics and a session on machine “knobology”
- Presentations on FAST, aorta, vascular access, ultrasound in the ED setting
- Plenty of hands on practice with demonstrator involvement
- Advice on log books, on-going training, competency, recommended college standards and triggered assessments
- How to set up an ultrasound course
- CEM recognised certificate in level one ultrasound course attendance
Who the course is geared towards:
- Trainees in emergency medicine, ideally SpR 3 or above (but not necessarily)
- Consultants in emergency medicine who wish to improve their skills in ultrasound application
Course faculty:
Five consultants in emergency medicine with experience in ED based ultrasound and a track record in ultrasound teaching
Course fee:
See Registration page - heavily discounted if you attend the Conference!
Two of these places will be held open and can be won in a free lottery during the first two days of the conference