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.
Specific Topics Include
Basic physical principles of Ultrasound
Basic physical principles of Colour
Haemodynamics & spectral analysis
Artifacts & Knobology
Probe manipulation techniques
Needle guidance techniques
Scanning protocols in peripheral vascular access
Practical scanning tuition on patient volunteers
Practical needle guidance tuition on phantoms
Course Objectives
To provide an overview of the basic principles of ultrasound, artifacts & sytem controls associated with vascular access
To provide the scanning skills requred in basic vascular access applications, including needle guidance
To provide an understanding of the difficullties encountered in vascular access examinations and needle guidance
AIU Benefits
Our Program Director, Sue Davies DMU, AMS, is a highly experienced sonographer and tutor who has a national and international reputation for excellence in practical ultrasound tuition.
Our wide range of lecturers and tutors have been recruited from amongst the best in the field around Australia not only for their expertise in ultrasound but also for their ability to teach.
All tuition is undertaken in a highly personalised fashion with intensive "hands-on" practical sessions allowing registrants to gain basic competencies in the most cost-effective manner.
Very limited registrant numbers for each program
allows highly personalised tuition
A comprehensive workbook is provided
Course fee includes morning & afternoon coffee and light lunch
