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Manchester Medical Academy

Stay at the forefront of modern medicine by mastering bedside ultrasound—a crucial tool that allows clinicians to make immediate, informed decisions without the delays of traditional diagnostic methods. Recognised as a core skill for Acute and Emergency care providers, POCUS is now a mandatory part of training from early career through to advanced practice.

This comprehensive two-day course is tailored for healthcare professionals working in high-acuity environments, including:

  • Trainees
  • Consultants
  • Advanced Care Practitioners
  • Associate Healthcare Professionals

The course is particularly suited to those working in:

  • Acute Medicine
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Anaesthetics

Participants will benefit from hands-on experience with live models and ultrasound simulators, learning to identify both normal and pathological anatomy using the latest ultrasound technology. With an exceptionally low 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio and more supervised scanning practice hours than other national courses, this programme offers an unmatched opportunity to refine your skills, sign off your logbook, and confidently integrate ultrasound into your clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the principles of ultrasound physics and anatomy.
  • Confidently identify various pathologies across multiple body systems.
  • Develop skills in performing and interpreting ultrasound scans in critical care situations, including shock, DVT, and trauma.
  • Gain proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures.

Course Highlights:

  • Highly experienced instructors with extensive clinical backgrounds.
  • Real-time scanning practice using live models and Bodyworks® ultrasound simulators.
  • State-of-the-art ultrasound equipment.
  • More hands-on scanning hours than any other national course.
  • Structured, stress-free learning environment with individualised feedback.
  • Opportunity to finalise your logbook with scan sign-offs.

Curriculum Overview:

Day 1:

  • Introduction to Ultrasound Physics
  • Vascular Ultrasound: Aorta
  • Renal and Hepato-Biliary Ultrasound
  • Vascular: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Day 2:

  • Lung Ultrasound
  • Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echo (FATE)
  • Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST)
  • Shock Scan
  • Carotid Ultrasound
  • Ocular, Soft Tissue, and MSK Ultrasound
  • Pathology Image Interpretation

This course offers the ideal platform to advance your clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes through the effective use of POCUS.

£500 Event Price

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1 Riseley St
Macclesfield, SK10 1BW
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01625 617886
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Speciality

Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and All Medical Specialties

Role

SHO, Registrar, SAS Doctor, Consultant, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate

CPD

Not CPD Accredited