Core Emergency Ultrasound Course (Level 1)

Our Core Emergency Ultrasound Course (Level 1) provides healthcare professionals with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills required for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) in emergency and critical care settings. This course aligns with international standards and is ideal for clinicians seeking to integrate ultrasound into their practice for rapid, bedside diagnostics.

Course Highlights:

✔ CPD-accredited – Eligible for 8 CPD points upon completion.
✔ Expert-led training – Delivered by experienced emergency ultrasound practitioners.
✔ Hands-on scanning – Practice on live models with real-time feedback.
✔ Small group sessions – Ensures personalized learning and skill development.

What You Will Learn:

This course covers the core applications of emergency ultrasound, including:

1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound

• Physics & machine optimisation (knobology)

• Probe selection & handling

• Image acquisition & interpretation

2. Core Emergency Ultrasound Applications (EFAST & EDEAN)

• Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)

  • Detection of free fluid (haemoperitoneum, pericardial effusion)

• Extended FAST (eFAST)

  • Pneumothorax & pleural effusion assessment

• Extended Deep Vein Assessment (EDEAN)

  • Basic DVT scanning techniques

3. Cardiac Ultrasound (Echo in Life Support – ELS)

• Basic echocardiography views (Parasternal, Apical, Subcostal)

• Identification of pericardial effusion & tamponade

• Assessment of cardiac activity in arrest (PEA)

4. Lung Ultrasound

• Identification of pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and consolidation (B-lines)

• Ultrasound in respiratory distress

5. Vascular Access & Procedural Guidance

• Ultrasound-guided IV cannulation & central line placement

• Nerve blocks for pain management

Who Should Attend?

• Emergency Medicine Doctors & Trainees

• Critical Care & Anaesthesia Providers

• Paramedics & Pre-hospital Practitioners

• Acute Medicine & ICU Physicians