eFAST Ultrasound Course - Blended

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Outcomes
Course Outline

A blended approach to learning eFAST ultrasound

Combining focused online content with 1-on-1 hands-on training, the eFAST blended learning ultrasound courses delivers the best of both worlds. It’s flexible, on demand and ready when you are: it’s like having your own ultrasound personal trainer.

What you get

You get access to two online modules with over 4.5 hours of video content PLUS reference material, including case studies developed by our national and international contributors:

Getting started in ultrasound online module
eFAST online module

AND 3 hours of 1-on-1 training

either with us in Melbourne or
over 3 one hour virtual ultrasound education sessions delivered in real-time online – wherever you are.

The choice is yours.

Objectives

Learn how to perform an eFAST scan to make quick and accurate diagnoses in your next trauma patient. Understand how the image is generated to successfully correlate with the clinical presentation. On completion of this clinically focused ultrasound program, you 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 eFAST ultrasound examination
Apply the eFAST protocol to conduct a systematic ultrasound assessment of a trauma patient

CME recognition

11.25 CPD hours	Recognised for CPD
CPD Short Format Learning	eFAST
Recognised for CPD

Features

Online (hours); 10+
Videos on demand 23 (>4.5 hours)
Resources Yes
Downloadable learning activities Yes
Skills development plan Yes
Case studies 4 (>0.75 hours)
Scanning time (hours) 3
Lifetime access Yes

1-on-1 class time

Negotiated with you – either 1-on-1 tuition of 3 hours at the Zedu Learning HQ or 3 x 1 hour Virtual Ultrasound Education (VUE) sessions in real time (weekday delivery).

Online Modules

1. Getting Started Module

Knobology

- 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

Scanning Principles

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

2. eFAST Module

- eFAST protocol
- scan technique
- the “views”
- recognise normal and abnormal imaging
- qualitative estimates of free fluid volume
- techniques to improve imaging
- limitations and pitfalls
- clinical utility and application

CME details

ACEM | This course is recognised by ACEM for 11.25 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 | CCPU Accredited Units: Lung, Pleural Effusion

General Enquiries / Patient Models:	0401 810 585
Clinical & training	0422 000 750
Website / Registration:	0422 538 825