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Level 1 · CPD Accredited

Core Emergency

Ultrasound

 

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training

A practical, hands-on training programme introducing healthcare professionals to the essential principles of PoCUS used in emergency and critical care settings.

🎍 8 CPD Points 📅 Full Day Course 📍 Manchester £ £375
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What's Included

Course Highlights

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CPD Accredited

8 CPD points awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Expert NHS Clinicians

Taught by experienced NHS emergency clinicians with specialist PoCUS expertise.

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Live Scanning Practice

Hands-on ultrasound scanning on live models with expert supervision throughout.

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Small Group Teaching

Personalised supervision and focused learning in small group settings.

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Clinically Relevant

Focused on the most impactful PoCUS applications in frontline patient care.

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Decision-Making Focus

Practical guidance on integrating ultrasound into emergency clinical decisions.

 

Curriculum

Learning Modules

01

Fundamentals of Ultrasound

Ultrasound physics, probe selection, image optimisation and artefact recognition — the essential foundations of safe and effective scanning.

02

FAST / eFAST Examination

Detection of free fluid, pneumothorax and pleural effusion in trauma patients using the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma protocol.

03

Cardiac Ultrasound

Basic echocardiographic views, pericardial effusion recognition and ultrasound assessment in pulseless electrical activity (PEA).

04

Lung Ultrasound

Identification of pneumothorax, lung consolidation and interpretation of B-lines in acute respiratory presentations.

05

Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion and core principles of central line placement for safer vascular access.

 

Is This For You?

Who Should Attend

Emergency Medicine Doctors
Critical Care Physicians
Anaesthetists
Acute Medicine Physicians
ICU Staff
Paramedics & Pre-hospital Clinicians
Doctors Preparing for Emergency Medicine Training
 

Logistics

Course Details

Course Fee

£375

CPD Accreditation

8 CPD Points

Duration

Full Day Practical Course

Location

Kung Medics Clinical Courses
308 Moseley Road
Levenshulme
Manchester M19 2LH

 

The Case for PoCUS

Why Learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound?

Point-of-Care Ultrasound allows clinicians to perform rapid bedside assessments that can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

In emergency settings, ultrasound can assist in identifying life-threatening conditions such as internal bleeding, cardiac tamponade, pneumothorax, and severe hypovolaemia — within minutes.

Developing competence in emergency ultrasound enhances clinical decision making and supports safer, more efficient patient management in high-pressure environments.

5+ Clinical Applications
8 CPD Points
L1 No Experience Needed
NHS Expert Instructors
 

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need previous ultrasound experience?

No prior ultrasound experience is required. This course is designed as a Level 1 introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound, suitable for clinicians at the beginning of their PoCUS journey.

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Will there be hands-on ultrasound practice?

Yes. Participants will perform supervised scanning on live models and practise image acquisition techniques under expert guidance throughout the day.

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Is the course CPD accredited?

Yes. Participants receive 8 CPD points upon successful completion of the course.

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Where is the course delivered?

The course takes place at the Kung Medics Clinical Courses training centre at 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH.

 

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