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Emergency Medicine (Advanced)

Course highlights

  • In-depth RUQ pain assessment and scanning techniques.
  • Application of the RUSH protocol for multisystem shock assessment.
  • Soft tissue imaging for pathologies, dislocations, and critical conditions.
  • Advanced nerve and truncal plane blocks for regional anaesthesia.
  • Comprehensive hands-on scanning with expert guidance.

$6,020.00

Course Dates
  • Select Start Date
  • 24 Feb 2025 $6,020.00Closed
  • 23 Jun 2025 $6,020.00
  • 04 Aug 2025 $6,020.00
  • 01 Dec 2025 $6,020.00

Description

The Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound course is designed for experienced practitioners ready to integrate point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) into holistic patient care. Over six intensive days, this course equips you with advanced scanning techniques, real-world clinical applications, and case-based discussions.

Participants will refine their diagnostic and procedural skills across a wide range of topics, enhancing their ability to deliver effective, ultrasound-guided care in emergency and critical care settings. Hands-on scanning sessions ensure participants can confidently apply techniques in real-world clinical scenarios.

What you’ll learn

  • Multi-system assessment with the RUSH protocol: Integrate heart, lung, abdominal, and vascular scanning to evaluate system capacity and manage shock.
  • RUQ scanning: Expand beyond gallbladder imaging to assess renal, bowel, and thoracic pathology.
  • Soft tissue imaging: Identify pathologies, dislocations, and critical conditions like raised intracranial pressure.
  • Nerve and truncal blocks: Perform upper and lower limb nerve blocks and advanced truncal and thoracic plane blocks with precision and safety.
  • Case-based learning: Engage in case-based discussions to solve real-world clinical problems and refine your approach to pathology variants.

Real-world applications

  • Streamline critical care: Use the RUSH protocol to diagnose and manage shock efficiently in high-pressure situations.
  • Enhance pain management: Use ultrasound-guided nerve and truncal blocks to provide regional anaesthesia and minimise systemic medication reliance.
  • Improve diagnostic precision: Leverage RUQ scanning techniques to identify complex renal, thoracic, and bowel pathologies.
  • Address emergencies with confidence: Identify infections, dislocations, and raised intracranial pressure using advanced imaging techniques.
  • Integrate PoCUS into patient care: Combine ultrasound findings with clinical judgement for holistic and effective decision-making.

Who should attend?

  • Emergency Physician
  • Geriatrician
  • Intensivist
  • Junior House Officer
  • Paediatrician
  • Paramedic
  • Retrieval Medicine Physician
  • Rural Generalist
  • Senior House Officer

Objectives

Participants in this emergency medicine ultrasound course will:

  • Apply a Bayesian diagnostic approach to integrate ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making.
  • Perform advanced multi-system scans, including RUSH, RUQ, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal assessments.
  • Identify physical principles, artefacts, and techniques for optimising ultrasound imaging.
  • Differentiate normal and pathological sonographic appearances in common and complex clinical scenarios.
  • Safely perform ultrasound-guided procedures, including nerve and truncal blocks, with hands-on practice.
  • Analyse real-world clinical problems and pathology variants through case-based discussions.
  • Understand the limitations of PoCUS and its safe application in medical diagnostics and procedures.
  • Develop confidence and proficiency in ultrasound techniques through extensive practical scanning with expert guidance.

Prerequisites

The prior ultrasound experience assumed for this course is highlighted below.

None/Minimal Don’t use ultrasound
Limited Use ultrasound weekly/monthly
Moderate/Experienced Use ultrasound daily/weekly

Accreditation

ASUM

ASUM accredited training program. CCPU units included in the course:

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Extended Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma (eFAST)
  • Focused Echocardiography in Life Support (FELS)
  • Proximal DVT
  • Renal Hydronephrosis & Calculi
  • Biliary
  • Basic Soft Tissue
  • Distal Brachial Plexus Block: Infraclavicular/Axillary
  • Proximal Brachial Plexus Block: Supraclavicular/Interscalene
  • Upper Limb Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  • Erector Spinae Plane Block
  • Serratus Anterior Plane Block
  • Fascia Iliaca and Femoral Nerve Block
ACEM

Approved for Educational Activities 45.75 hours.

ACRRM

This course is approved for 46 total activity hours. PDP units: 5 Performance Review, 15 Performance Review, 16 Educational Activity. MOPS points: 30. Grant eligibility: Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery.

RACGP

CPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 10 hours, Reviewing Performance 32 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology, 6 days Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery and 3 days Emergency Medicine training grants. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 394394.

HOURS
Theoretical 11.5
Practical 28.25
Total 39.75
VENUE

Australian Institute of Ultrasound
2 Miami Key
Broadbeach Waters
QLD 4218

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CATERING

Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day – excludes half days.

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