Ultrasound for Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma(eFast) - Level 2 (Interpretation) (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous)
About This Course
Course Goal
To utilise diagnostic ultrasound to answer the urgent clinical question: "Is there free fluid in the chest/abdomen or a pneumothorax?" in the emergency environment
Course expected outcomes
1) Consolidate the student's existing skills to accurately and safely operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to acquire images of Pericardium (subxiphoid view), Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), pelvis and lung (windows for pneumothorax and pleural effusion)
2) To interpret the complexity of anatomy and pathologies encountered when incorporating Point of Care UltraSound (PoCUS) into an urgent patient management pathway in suspicion of free fluid or free air in chest/abdomen
-Become a safe, experienced PoCUS practitioner
What You'll Learn
Blended learning strategies
1) Interactive face to Face teaching
-A maximum 1 tutor:4 student ratio facilitating personised learning
-Dynamic didactic presentations delivered by industry experts.
-Case based group discussion led by the tutor presenting real world patient cases.
2) Synchronous Online learing
-Case study submissions including images, with detailed constructive, honest feedback by a personal tutor. The student has direct access to this tutor for the duration of their course on a 1:1 basis.
-Peer group support live-chat forum moderated and assisted by skilled tutors. This will also facilitate ongoing learning beyond the completion of the course.
3) Asynchronous online learning
-Online videos, powerpoints.
-Online quizzes.
4) Continuing support
-Weekly literature uploaded to the dedicated student portal
-Participation in a comprehensive topic specific forum to facilitate personal and professional growth beyond the course..
Application of theses outcomes:
-Expedited patient management pathways.
-Improved patient outcomes.
-Reduced healthcare costs through improved management, choice of further testing and base knowledge of ultrasound applications and reports.
Faculty:
-Experienced, highly skilled ultrasound practitioners (Sonographers) and clinical specialists (Doctors) are employed to conduct this education program.
Entry Requirements
MBBS with SMC registration