Introductory Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine
Course Description:
The Course will be delivered in 1/3 theory and 2/3 practical sessions. It is designed for candidates with little or no prior ultrasound experience.
At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:
• Understand the physical principles and artifacts of ultrasound
• Gain experience in navigating the ultrasound system and its features
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound scans
• Understand practical applications and limitations of focused emergency ultrasound in assessment of trauma and abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Demonstrate basic practical proficiency in vascular access through experience gained in the use of ultrasound phantoms
• Gain a basic understanding of cardiac ultrasound principles
Dates:
August 10-14 2009
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
Registration Fee
AUD$3300 (inc GST)
