Emergency Medicine Courses

The mix of presentations - moving between spaces (short lectures, quiz based case discussions, practical scanning watching and performing) really helped keep me engaged (and my attention from wandering!) Presenters were a great mix of Sonographers and FACEMs, each of whom brought their own mix of skills and experience to the table and provided relevant, focused application of ultrasound for FACEMs. The attitude of all involved - clerical, hospitality staff, and clinicians - made for an overwhelmingly positive experience, and a course which has clearly been designed and honed with FACEMs in mind.

The technical guidance provided by the Sonographers was excellent, also in explaining the interpretation of findings and how to optimise. The Sonographers were also good at tailoring individual needs and happy to teach extras when requested, even though not strictly required for the course itself (when time allowed). Personal approach was good, volunteers were helpful. Breaks were well managed, tasty food, great location.

Balance of lectures vs scanning was about right for an advanced course (i.e. lots of scanning, fewer lectures than other courses I have done). Sonographers were flexible. There was a lot of opportunity to practice the particular scan we were interested in, rather than sticking to a structure. In the RUSH component, the 'quick look' scans during breaks in CPR were very useful to practice.

Lots of time to practice scanning, didn't feel rushed. The tutors were brilliant and so so helpful. Nerve block teaching was excellent and really useful to have a FACEM offering tips.