Ultrasound for General Medicine Course

Learn more about the Ultrasound for General Medicine Course

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

Proximal 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)