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Learn how to use ultrasound to diagnose hydronephrosis, DVT and lung disease such as pneumonia, pulmonary oedema and covid-19. Decrease complications by learning how to perform ultrasound guided procedures.

Objectives

On completion of this three-day clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will:
  • Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
  • Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
  • Describe the limitations and clinical integration of the following ultrasound examinations:
    • Renal
    • DVT
    • Lung
    • Heart
  • Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of
    1. Renal calculi, hydronephrosis and urinary retention
    2. DVT
    3. The lungs lungs in the shocked, arrested, breathless and febrile patient (including covid-19)
    4. The heart to identify major cause of heart failure
  • Demonstrate ultrasound guided needle placement in- plane and out of plane for vascular access and procedural applications using ultrasound simulators
 

CME recognition 

Zedu ultrasound training courses are recognised for CPD by ANZCA

CPD Short Format Learning

Zedu ultrasound training courses are recognised by ASUM for CCPUProximal Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Renal Hydronephrosis & Calculi, Lung, Pleural Effusion

 

Features

  • Modules (total) 7
  • Skill level Novice
  • Duration (days) 3
  • Lectures (hours) 4.5
  • Scan time (hours) 14.25
  • Clinician Yes
  • Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700
Day 2: 0900 – 1700
Day 3: 0900 – 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

 

Renal

  • anatomy
  • scan technique
  • normal measurements
  • recognise normal and abnormal imaging
  • hydronephrosis
  • renal calculi
  • renal trauma
  • renal cysts
  • tips and tricks
  • pearls and pitfalls
  • clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

DVT

  • anatomy of the vessels
  • patient positioning
  • hip to knee scan technique
  • compression technique
  • utility of Doppler
  • recognise normal and abnormal imaging
  • diagnostic criteria
  • techniques to improve visualisation
  • pearls and pitfalls
  • clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

 

Lung

  • the artifacts of lung ultrasound – A lines and B lines
  • pneumothorax, absence of lung sliding, lung point
  • pulmonary oedema
  • pleural effusions
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary consolidation and fibrosis
  • breathless and febrile patient
  • use of M-Mode
  • lung ultrasound protocols and the role it plays in advanced life support
  • Limitations and pitfalls
  • clinical utility and application
  • case vignettes

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

 

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 :))

 

Basic Echo in Life Support

  • anatomy of the heart in 3D – an interactive practical
  • the 4 basic sonographic views of the heart
  • Techniques to improve imaging
  • Case vignettes

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

 

CME details

ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Short format learning’

ASUM | CCPU Units – Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Renal Hydronephrosis & Calculi, Lung, Pleural Effusion

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)

More Ways Zedu Can support your ultrasound skills development:

  • Image review – details here
  • Follow-up coaching with our Zedu coaches
  • Coaching corner – monthly webinar

Ultrasound for General Medicine Course

$3,465.00

Learn how to use ultrasound to diagnose hydronephrosis, DVT and lung disease such as pneumonia, pulmonary oedema and covid-19. Decrease complications by learning how to perform ultrasound guided procedures.

Select your date and enter your details to start your journey with us – we can’t wait to meet you.

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