Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Course

Learn more about the Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Course

This workshop is suitable for doctors at any stage in their career, medical students, nurses, phlebotomists or any health professional who inserts a cannula or has trouble finding a vein for vascular access. It is designed to enhance the skills and confidence needed for successful vascular access and provide an overview of infection control procedures.

Objectives

On completion of this one-day clinically focused ultrasound program, physicians will:

Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis in clinical practice
Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
Describe the limitations and clinical integration of ultrasound-guided vascular access
Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of the vascular anatomy for injection
Demonstrate the basic principles of ultrasound-guided needle placement using an in-plane and out-of-plane technique for vascular access and procedural applications using simulators
Outline infection control procedures for vascular access

Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level All
Duration (days) 1
Lectures (hours) 2.0
Scan time (hours) 4.5
Clinician No
Zedu redo Yes

CME recognition

CPD Short Format Learning	8.5 CPD hours
Vascular Access	CPD Categories 2B, 1A, 2A

Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level All
Duration (days) 1
Lectures (hours) 2.0
Scan time (hours) 4.5
Clinician No
Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700

Modules

Image optimisation – interactive practical session

Explore system controls
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
How to label the image
How to store and review images

Probe Manipulation

Probe care
Probe moves
Probe grip
Probe and screen orientation
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

Procedural Guidance

Principles of needle guidance
Terminology – In-plane, out-of-plane, LAX and SAX
Techniques to improve imaging
- limitations and pitfalls
- sonographic anatomy of the region
- patient positioning
- equipment preparation
- ergonomics of safe procedures
Clinical utility and applications

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

Identify the anatomy and needle approach on real people Stick needles into a wide variety ultrasound phantoms for procedural practice (we want our patients to come back :))

CME details

ACEM | This workshop meets ACEM ultrasound guidelines and policies for Procedures (Vascular) – Approved for 8.5 ACEM CPD hours

ACP | This course is recognised by the Australasian College of Paramedicine for CPD hours.

ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Learning sessions’ at 1 credit per hour for the lectures/presentations. Hands on workshops may be claimed under the Knowledge and skills category ‘Short format learning’ at 2 credits per hour.

ASUM | Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound – Vascular access | Certificate in Allied Health Performed Ultrasound – Vascular access

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

To help you master ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset

Before your course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience

During your course:

Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
A variety of different machines to learn on
At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency

After your course:
The learning continues

We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.

The Zedu Redo – our commitment to you

We encourage you to refresh your training with us by taking up the opportunity to return within 12 months and do a complimentary redo of this course at no cost (subject to availability)