Musculoskeletal (MSK)
2 days
MSK Ultrasound Course (Lower Limb)
(Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot)
ACEM, ACRRM, AOA, RACGP
Course highlights
- Hip ultrasound
- Hamstring ultrasound
- Knee ultrasound
- Ankle and foot ultrasound
Course Dates
Description
This sonographer-led two-day program is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound focused on the lower limb, covering the hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
The course places a strong emphasis on a logical scanning approach that can be applied to assess common clinical pathologies in the lower limb, such as ligament tears and joint instability, either using protocol-driven methods or in response to specific clinical questions. You will develop the skills necessary to perform a basic sonographic assessment of the lower limb, while learning practical tips to assist with your day-to-day scanning practices.
Practical tuition is delivered in small group sessions with state-of-the-art equipment and real patient volunteers, ensuring plenty of hands-on scanning time under the supervision of experienced sonographers.
Objectives
The objectives of this musculoskeletal ultrasound course are:
- Develop practical skills to recognise normal and pathological musculoskeletal sono-anatomy of the lower limb including bone, joints, tendon, ligament, common nerves, bursae and muscle recognition.
- Explore positioning techniques for static and dynamic assessment of the lower limb related to ultrasound.
- Discuss safe practice, hygiene, and recognition of potential pitfalls in MSK ultrasound including machine optimisation.
- Identify ultrasound artefacts (particularly anisotropy) and apply optimisation techniques to help reduce ultrasound artefacts.
- Learn to recognise basic pathologies and their clinical relevance.
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 |
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Accreditation
ACEM
Approved for Educational Activities 16.25 hours.
ACRRM
This course is approved for 14.75 total activity hours. PDP units: 5 Educational Activity, 7 Performance Review. MOPS points: 15 Radiology. Grant eligibility: Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Surgery.
AOA
14 CPD points.
RACGP
CPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 5 hours, Reviewing Performance 10 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 410520.
HOURS
| Theoretical | 4.5 |
| Practical | 10 |
| Total | 14.5 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.