Musculoskeletal (MSK)
5 days
MSK Ultrasound Course (Upper & Lower Limb)
(Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot)
ACEM, ACRRM, RACGP, AOA, ANZCA, CICM
Course highlights
- Shoulder ultrasound
- Elbow ultrasound
- Wrist and hand ultrasound
- Hip ultrasound
- Hamstring ultrasound
- Knee ultrasound
- Ankle and foot ultrasound
Course Dates
Description
This sonographer-led five-day program is designed for all health professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound of the upper and lower limbs, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, hamstring, knee, ankle and foot.
The course places a strong emphasis on a logical scanning approach that can be applied to assess common clinical pathologies, using either protocol-driven methods or in response to specific clinical questions. You will build on your existing knowledge to develop the skills necessary for conducting a basic sonographic assessment of the upper and lower limbs, while learning practical tips to enhance your everyday scanning.
Practical tuition is delivered in small group sessions using state-of-the-art equipment and real patient volunteers, ensuring you have ample hands-on scanning time under the direct guidance of our experienced sonographers.
To further support your learning, clinical integration material will be provided post-course through specialised recorded sessions from Dr. Ian Bell (MB ChB, MHealSc, DRACOG, DipMSM, DipSportsMed, CCPU, FAFMM), offering valuable insights on integrating sonographic findings into clinical practice.
Who should attend?
- Junior House Officer
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrist
- Radiologist
- Rehabilitation Physician
- Rheumatologist
- Rural Generalist
- Sonographer
- Sport and Exercise Physician
Objectives
The objectives of this musculoskeletal ultrasound course are:
- Develop practical skills to recognise normal and pathological musculoskeletal sono-anatomy of the upper and lower limb including bone, joints, tendon, ligament, common nerves, bursae and muscle recognition.
- Explore positioning techniques for static and dynamic assessment of the upper and 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 |
Accreditation
ACEM
ACEMApproved for Educational Activities 40 hours.
ACRRM
ACRRMThis course is approved for 36 total activity hours. PDP units: 3 Performance Review, 33 Educational Activity. MOPS points: 3. Grant eligibility: Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Surgery.
RACGP
RACGPCPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 12.5 hours, Reviewing Performance 23.5 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 394827.
AOA
AOA31 CPD points.
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.
CICM
CICMLectures – Category 2A, points per hour 1;
Demonstrations – Category 2B, points per hour 2;
Skills – Category 3B, points per hour 3.
HOURS
| Theoretical | 10 |
| Practical | 22 |
| Total | 32 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.