NEWSLETTER                   

The latest news from the Australian Institute of Ultrasound

Our Team is Growing

We now have 2 new staff members to assist us

  • Dan Traves & Louise Sparksman

Dan joined us a few weeks ago and is settling in well. We are very fortunate in Dan's ability as an excellent and experienced vascular sonographer as well having general experience. His background in cardiothoracics and ICU nursing brings a wealth of knowledge to our programs.

Louise has recently moved to the Gold Coast, & joins us from a broad general ultrasound background and is bringing her bright and "sparky!" character to bear on our clients already. She has extensive experience in both general and MSK ultrasound and is a permanent part-time member of the team

 

 

 

 

 

Spotlight on Vascular Ultrasound

We now offer 5 different types of Vascular Ultrasound program, designed to be helpful in differing areas of the specialty.

Intensive Vascular FastTrack

This five-day course has been specifically designed to instill effective scanning methodology and to teach rigorous protocols in carotid and deep vein thrombosis scanning. There is a large component of practical tuition with expert tutors.

Advanced Vascular Ultrasound

This 4 day program is designed to meet the needs of practitioners who are experienced in the basic components of vascular scanning and for the sonographer wishing to update knowledge and work practices.

Vascular Access Workshop 

This 3 day program is specifically designed for vascular access staff who have little or no experience of diagnostic ultrasound, and would like to become proficient in all the basic concepts of ultrasound techniques in peripheral vascular access

Ultrasound in Phlebology

This 3 day program is specifically designed for Members of the College of Phlebology who are interested in ultrasound of superficial and deep venous systems of the lower limb. Any medical practitioners or technologists at the beginning of the ultrasound learning curve who are interested in venous scanning.

Ultrasound in Renal Dialysis

This two day course has been specifically designed for renal dialysis nurses who would like to become proficient in all the basic concepts of ultrasound scanning

For more information on any of these programs, just click on the title you are interested in, or to register, go to the registration page

 

 

 

 

 

J Emergency Medicine & Anaesthetics & Critical Care Programs Updated

If you've been to one of our courses you'll know that we listen carefully to clients and their changing needs in the workplace.

Recently we have upgraded the Emergency Medicine and the Anaesthetics and Critical Care programs to include a further component of introduction to vascular access.

We have just taken delivery of new ultrasound phantoms for vascular access and for nerve block techniques - so look forward to expanding your skills in this area.

 

 

J New Hernia Flashcards Available

This flashcard set is a guide to the practical examination of patients who are referred for many differing types of hernia. The easy to see images and diagrams cover the common and not so common hernia types - More information