Learn more about the Essentials of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Course
Objectives
On completion of this two-day clinically focused musculoskeletal ultrasound course, 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:
- common extensor tendon
- shoulder joint
- Achilles tendon
- Quadriceps tendon
- Plantar fascia
- Gastrocnemius muscle
- Patella tendon
- Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of
- Gross muscle tears
- Bursitis
- Joint effusions
- Tendon injury
- Fractures
- Demonstrate ultrasound-guided needle placement in- plane and out of plane for musculoskeletal injections as practiced on ultrasound simulators
- Describe the optimum patient positioning and needle approach for common injections
CME recognition
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CPD Short Format Learning |
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17.25 CPD hours
Basic Soft Tissue
Features
- Modules (total) 5
- Skill level All
- Duration (days) 2
- Lectures (hours) 2.75
- Scan time (hours) 10.0
- Clinician No
- Zedu redo Yes
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course Class times
Day 1: 0830 – 1700
Day 2: 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
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 common injection sites
- patient positioning
- needle approach
- 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 of ultrasound phantoms for procedural practice (we want our patients to come back :))
Upper Limb
- scan technique
- normal sonoanatomy of tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, bones, nerves
- recognise normal and abnormal imaging
- major muscles tears
- joint effusions and bursitis
- common extensor tendon
- limitations and pitfalls
- clinical utility and application
Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people
Lower Limb
- scan technique
- normal sonoanatomy of tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, bones, nerves
- recognise normal and abnormal imaging
- major muscles tears
- joint effusions and bursitis
- patella tendon
- quadriceps tendon
- Achilles tendon
- gastrocnemius muscle
- plantar fascia
- limitations and pitfalls
- clinical utility and application
Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people
CME details
ACRRM | Approved – 17.25 Core CPD Hours | Learning Areas: Musculoskeletal (MSK), Diagnostic imaging (IMAG), Procedural skills (PROC)
ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Short format learning’
ASUM | CCPU Accredited Units: Basic Soft Tissue
RACGP | CPD Accredited Activity 3391081 | Educational activity hours: 8 | Reviewing performance hours: 7.5 | This activity has been approved for Rural Procedural Training Grant: Anaesthetic Grant (2 days) / Emergency Medicine Grant (2 days) / Obstetric Grant (2 days) / Surgery Grant (2 days)
Approved by ACRRM and RACGP for the Rural Procedural Grants Program – GPs can receive $2000 per day for a maximum of 10 days of training per financial year, GPs providing hospital based emergency services can receive up to three days of eligible training per financial year.
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 Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience
During your Ultrasound Musculoskeletal 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 Ultrasound Musculoskeletal 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
Essentials of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Course
$2,399.00
Differentiate musculoskeletal injury from arthritic change and manage your patient’s problem today. Guide common injections and get better treatment outcomes for your patients.
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Greensborough VIC 3088 Australia
