Ultrasound 2.0

Prerequisite course required: Introduction to Ultrasound (or equivalent)

 

Overview

This is a one-day course suitable for practitioners with some experience in ultrasound. Prior attendance at a basic/introductory level ultrasound course is mandatory*.

It provides an opportunity to refresh basic scanning techniques and introduces some further uses for ultrasound in the Emergency Department.

The day comprises a mix of talks interspersed with practical skills stations. There will be a total of 4 hours of hands-on scanning with expert tutors.

The morning session will be focussed on Early Pregnancy Ultrasound. The afternoon sessions focusses on lung, renal and procedural ultrasound. A half day registration option is available for those interested in only one session.

*For O&G registrars undertaking the early pregnancy session only, evidence of completion of an online module in physics & knobology and basic scanning techniques will be accepted in lieu of a prior introductory ultrasound course.

We recommend https://www.sonositeinstitute.com/courses/ultrasound-instrumentation-part-1-basics and https://www.sonositeinstitute.com/courses/ultrasound-instrumentation-part-2-advanced-imaging.

Please contact Nicky or Alastair for information on how to gain access to sonositeinstitute.com.

Faculty

  • Emergency Medicine Physicians with postgraduate ultrasound qualifications

  • Sonographers

  • In association with:

Educational Outcomes / Content

  • Refresh knowledge and practise basic scanning techniques – AAA and FAST

  • Introduce/refresh the following knowledge and skills

    • Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

    • Renal Ultrasound

    • Lung Ultrasound (pneumothorax and interstitial oedema)

    • Ultrasound guided IV Access

    • Foreign Body Ultrasound

Venue and Date

June 29th 2023

Clinical Skills Lab, Clinical School Education Centre, Tauranga Hospital

Full catering included

Registrations close 1 week before course start date

Cost

$300 Full Course

$200 Early Pregnancy only

$200 Afternoon session (Renal, Lung, Procedural)