Fast-Track Ultrasound for Emergency Nurse Practitioners
 
DESCRIPTION
 
This three-day course has been specifically designed for ED Nurse Practitioners, SMO's and Registrars who would like to become proficient in some basic concepts of ultrasound scanning at the bedside. 
 
In this course, you will be provided with an overview of soft- tissue ultrasound, understanding of ultrasound pattern recognition and common pathologies commonly encountered in the emergency setting. The course includes needle guidance techniques for nerve blocks in the leg and joint aspiration using safe and efficient practices. 
 
CONTENT
 
	
Basic practical physics, “knobology” and artifacts
	
Probe manipulation techniques
	
Scanning protocols in:	
		
DVT
		
Nerve Blocks
		
the Eye (Ocular)
		
Soft Tissue Ultrasound
	
	
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
	
To provide an overview of the physical principles and artifacts associated with ultrasound in emergency medicine
	
To provide scanning skills required in maximising diagnostic ability
	
To provide an understanding of the protocols required in answering common clinical questions
 
ACCREDITATION
 
ASUM | CCPU units included in the course:
	
Basic Soft Tissue
 
LOCATION
Gold Coast Office
2 Miami Key, Broadbeach Waters, QLD 4218