Emergency & Acute Care

POCUS – Intro & Core Concepts

First steps in ED ultrasound for frontline clinicians.

4 hours
4 CPD Credits
Course Overview

Introduction to eFAST, AAA, basic cardiac and lung ultrasound. Emphasises indications, limitations, image acquisition basics and safe governance around point-of-care imaging.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand basic ultrasound physics and machine controls
  • Acquire standard views for eFAST and AAA
  • Recognize normal vs abnormal findings in core modules
  • Integrate POCUS findings into clinical decision making
  • Understand limitations and governance requirements
Key Topics Covered
Physics of ultrasound and knobology
eFAST protocol (Trauma)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening
Basic Echo in Life Support (BELS)
Lung ultrasound (Pneumothorax, effusion, B-lines)
Ultrasound governance and documentation
Who Should Attend
Junior DoctorsACPsEmergency Consultants
Assessment Methods
  • Image acquisition assessment
  • Image interpretation quiz
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Course Details
Duration
4 hours
CPD Credits
4 RCEM CPD hours
Delivery Format
  • In-person (Hands-on)
  • Virtual (Theory)
Category
Emergency & Acute Care