Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
 
DESCRIPTION
 
This five day program is designed for all medical professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques.
The topics provide an overview of ultrasound pattern recognition in tendons and muscles and discussions on the avoidance of common inaccuracies encountered in practice. Particular emphasis is given to scanning protocols and “tips & hints” for obtaining high quality diagnoses. Practical tuition is in small group sessions using high resolution equipment and
volunteer models.
Practising without time constraint to produce a report allows registrants to concentrate on their particular objectives. Each day will comprise of a practical demonstration and tuition on one area of interest.
 
CONTENT
 
	
Shoulder ultrasound
	
Elbow ultrasound
	
Wrist ultrasound
	
Hip ultrasound
	
Knee ultrasound
	
Ankle ultrasound
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
	
To provide an intensive practical training environment
	
To provide an introduction to the anatomy and ultrasound examination of the shoulder and knee
	
To provide a working knowledge of protocols in each of the above areas
	
To allow registrants the opportunity to have questions on further areas of examination answered
 
ACCREDITATION
 
ASUM | CCPU units included in the course:
 
	
Basic Soft Tissue
 
ACEM | This course accredited for 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for Soft Tissue Ultrasound, Joint Dislocation, Fracture Surveillance, Arthrocentesis (guided by Ultrasound).
 
ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim this this course under the Knowledge and skills activity Short format learning at 2 credits per hour
 
ACRRM | Approved PDP units - 33 Educational activity and 3 Performance review points
.
CICM | Lectures – Category 2A, points per hour 1;
Demonstrations – Category 2B, points per hour 2; 
Skills – Category 3B, points per hour 3
 
RACGP | Awaiting Approval