Musculoskeletal
2 days
MSK Ultrasound Course (Lower Limb)
(Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot)
ACEM, ACRRM, AOA, RACGP
Course highlights
- Lower limb scanning – Hip, hamstring, knee, ankle & foot.
- Hands-on practice – Scan real patient models with expert guidance.
- Expert-led training – Learn from experienced MSK sonographers & physicians.
- Optimised scanning techniques – Improve accuracy & image quality.
- Clinical integration – Apply ultrasound findings to real-world practice.
- Hands-on training with state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment.
Course Dates
Description
This two-day MSK ultrasound course focuses on evidence-based training in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lower limb, covering the hip, hamstring, knee, ankle, and foot.
This course provides protocol-driven training, blending sonographer-led image optimisation with clinician-led clinical integration:
- Sonographer-led training – Techniques to optimise image quality, reduce artefacts, and enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Clinician-led sessions – Apply evidence-based ultrasound interpretation into clinical decision-making.
With hands-on scanning using real patient models, you’ll develop confidence in lower limb MSK ultrasound—whether you’re in a clinic, hospital, or field setting.
What you’ll learn
- Develop essential MSK ultrasound skills for hip, hamstring, knee, ankle, and foot assessments.
- Recognise normal and pathological anatomy of the lower limb.
- Optimise imaging techniques to reduce artefacts and improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Refine positioning techniques for static and dynamic scanning.
- Interpret clinical relevance to guide treatment pathways and procedural applications.
Real-world applications
- Improve assessment of lower limb injuries and conditions in sports medicine, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.
- Use ultrasound to guide procedures, such as injections and therapeutic interventions.
- Understand how MSK ultrasound contributes to an evidence-based approach in musculoskeletal assessment.
Who should attend?
- Sport and Exercise Physician
- Rheumatologist
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- General Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Rehabilitation Physician
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrist
- Sonographer
- Radiologist
- Rural Generalist
- Rural Medicine Physician
- Junior House Officer
- Senior House Officer
Objectives
By the end of this MSK ultrasound course, you will be able to:
- Perform structured MSK ultrasound assessments – Develop hands-on scanning skills to identify both normal and pathological sono-anatomy of the hip, hamstring, knee, ankle, and foot.
- Evaluate ultrasound images with confidence – Recognise key MSK structures, including bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, bursae, and muscles.
- Optimise image quality – Identify and reduce ultrasound artefacts (e.g., anisotropy) to improve scan accuracy.
- Develop positioning techniques – Perform static and dynamic assessments of the lower limb.
- Ensure safe and effective scanning – Follow hygiene protocols and recognise potential pitfalls in MSK ultrasound.
- Integrate ultrasound findings into clinical practice – Interpret the clinical relevance of pathology and apply insights to patient management decisions.
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
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.