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Ultrasound Guided Cannulation Course | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

At Bromley Emergency Courses, we’ve been teaching how to do Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access on our Core Emergency Ultrasound course for many years. In addition to that, we’ve now developed a short half-day course dedicated to Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation for a wider range of clinicians: The only pre-course requirement is that you should be working in a service...

£195

Ultrasound for Primary Care Course | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

The course is tailored to the most typical needs of GPs. However, other clinicians involved in primary care who are interested in ultrasound, including physiotherapists and nurses, will also find it useful. Our Ultrasound for Primary Care course is suitable for beginners and those in the early stages of using ultrasound. Topics covered include:

£370

Midlands Focused Transoesophageal (fTOE) Course | g&h CritCareEcho

College Court Conference Centre Knighton Rd, Knighton, Leicester, United Kingdom

This 1-day intensive course is aimed at complete novices in critical care echo and ultrasound or those wanting to refresh their knowledge. We will cover the basics of heart ultrasound using a focussed transoesophageal echocardiography dataset and how to apply your findings clinically. Approved for fTOE accreditation (Intensive Care Society and Association of Anaesthesia) and...

£380

FAMUS / FUSIC Course | BOX Courses

Thames Lido Napier Rd, Reading, United Kingdom

A half-day session (AM or PM) learning the FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound) / FUSIC (Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care) POCUS modalities, delivered at Thames Lido in Reading. This course focuses on bedside assessment of the lungs, abdomen, vascular access, and ruling out DVT. Also interested in focused Echocardiography? Combine this course with our FUSIC Heart...

£375

Shoulder MSK Ultrasound Bootcamp – Level 2 | SonoSkills

Aristo Amsterdam Teleportboulevard 100, Amsterdam

Join our advanced 2-day boot camp to master MSK ultrasound of the shoulder girdle. Gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and advanced techniques through expert tutoring, engaging eLearning videos, and extensive hands-on practice.What You'll Learn: This course builds on foundational shoulder protocols. You'll explore advanced topics, including: Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your shoulder...

£1050

FUSIC Heart Course | BOX Courses

Thames Lido Napier Rd, Reading, United Kingdom

A half-day session (AM or PM) learning the FUSIC Heart (Focused Medicine in Intensive Care – Heart) POCUS modality, delivered at Thames Lido in Reading. This course focuses on bedside assessment of the heart, providing a method to quickly assess heart function with a focused transthoracic echocardiography. Also interested in bedside assessment of the lungs,...

£375

Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

This ultrasound course by Bromley Emergency Courses teaches the skills to achieve competency in the four domains deemed necessary for higher EM speciality training by the RCEM: There is online learning available priorThe Bromley Emergency Courses Core Emergency Ultrasound Course is intended to give you a firm foundation in both the knowledge and skills required...

£370

FUSIC Haemodynamics (HD) | BOX Courses

Thames Lido Napier Rd, Reading, United Kingdom

Caring for acutely unwell patients often demands quick answers to fundamental questions, which can be challenging to obtain through history and examination alone. The FUSIC Heart module allows clinicians to diagnose the various causes of shock directly at the bedside. Clinicians who have completed FUSIC Heart accreditation often seek to expand their skills to more...

£450

Point of care Emergency Ultrasound two day course (Level 1) – 26 (online) / 27 (practical) November 2024 | Cambridge Medical Education

Cambridge Belfry Hotel Back Ln, Great Cambourne, Cambourne, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This two-day Point of care Emergency Ultrasound (Level 1) course based in Cambridge is aimed at doctors working in acute care settings.The training addresses the knowledge and practical skills recommended by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in the new curriculum  2021.The course covers the topics outlined in the new curriculum including Abdominal Aorta, eFAST/FAFF,...

£350

Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound | BOX Courses

Thames Lido Napier Rd, Reading, United Kingdom

This course is designed for all clinicians who want to learn how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess critically ill and trauma patients. The course covers the following topics: The course is delivered by experts from emergency medicine, acute medicine, and intensive care. It is a one-day course that consists of live lectures, pre-recorded...

£350

FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound) Course | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

This one-day FAMUS course has been approved by the Society for Acute Medicine and delivers all of the components required for FAMUS accreditation.The course covers: The course is led by Acute Physicians with extensive experience in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). It consists of alternating presentations, live demonstrations and practical sessions with about 4 hours of hands-on...

£370

FUSIC Heart and Lung Course (Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care) | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

This 1-day in-person Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care (FUSIC) course covers all the knowledge and practical skills that you need to complete the training for your FUSIC Heart and FUSIC Lung accreditation.Bromley Emergency Courses' FUSIC Heart + FUSIC Lung Course is fully approved by the Intensive Care Society.Attendance on an approved course or completion of...

£370

Breast Ultrasound Workshop for Surgeons | Blended Learning UK

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth

This hands-on workshop is designed for breast surgeons and members of the breast surgical team interested in incorporating ultrasound into their routine interventional practice. Participants will gain practical experience using both standard ultrasound equipment and the Clarius probe, a portable device.The workshop complements the theoretical content of the BLUK Breast Ultrasound module but can also...

£325

Ultrasound Scanning Session | Bromley Emergency Courses

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

If you’re looking to advance your existing ultrasound skills and build confidence in their clinical applications, our half-day ultrasound scanning sessions are ideal for you. These sessions provide the opportunity to practice any POCUS ultrasound applications , with a knowledgeable faculty member available to support you as needed. Throughout the session, you will:

£99

Advanced Point-of-care Ultrasound Course (Level 2) | Bromley Emergency

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

The Level 2 Ultrasound course is intended to help clinicians in Emergency Medicine and related areas to explore applications of ultrasound beyond core applications.Topics covered include: You will learn the theoretical background behind how ultrasound can be used in each of the areas, the limitations and risks, and how to rule-in important pathologies.

£695

Ultrasound Scanning Session with DOPS Assessment (sign off)

Bromley Emergency Courses Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

Many emergency clinicians are aiming to achieve RCEM Entrustment Scale 4 in point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) — which means being able to perform independently without supervisor involvement. However it can be difficult to get supervised practice to consolidate skills and it can also be difficult to get someone to confirm that you have achieved an adequate...

£159

Types of Ultrasound Courses for UK Junior Doctors

There has never been a better time to go on an ultrasound training course. With the advent of handheld and bedside ultrasound, many think that the stethoscope may have competition for the space around our necks.

Ultrasound can be used in a number of different specialities across both primary and secondary care and is one of few skills in medicine which requires accreditation rather than a “see one, do one, teach one” approach.

So what types of ultrasound courses are available for doctors in the UK?

POCUS Courses for Junior Doctors

Specialities:

  • Acute Medicine
  • Anaesthetics
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Practice (Primary POCUS only)
  • Paediatrics (Paediatric POCUS only)

When to Learn:

  • Foundation – Basics of ultrasound assessment, AAA assessment, FAST Scan
  • Core Training – The above, plus RUSH protocol & general POCUS skills
  • Registrar – The above, plus advanced POCUS modalities (haemodynamic & heart)

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) scans focus on emergent care, being able to diagnose and treat medical emergencies with handheld and mobile ultrasound devices.

Generally practised in the ED, critical care, and acute medical wards, practitioners trained in POCUS focus on life-threatening acute issues. One common POCUS accreditation is FAMUS/FUSIC (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound / Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care). Modules of the FUSIC course focus on different organ systems to rapidly rule in/out diagnoses:

Lung

  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumothorax
  • Infection & Pneumonia

Heart

  • Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac Tamponade
  • Thoracic Aortic Dissection
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Acute Heart Failure
  • Massive PE

Abdomen

  • Abdominal Aortic Dissection
  • Bowel Perforation
  • Urinary Retention & Obstructed Kidney
  • Splenic Rupture
  • Liver Abscess

Vascular

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Identify Peripheral Veins for PICC or Midline insertion
  • Identify Internal Jugular and Femoral Vein for Central & Femoral Line Insertion
  • Identify Radial, Brachial & Femoral Arteries for Arterial Line Insertion
  • Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation

Following a POCUS course, accreditation can be gained from the parent organisation, such as the Intensive Care Society for FUSIC. You will generally be asked to find a mentor who can certify your competency in using ultrasound in practice. After that, you must record a number of observed & unobserved scans, before you receive accreditation.

For those who don’t work in acute medical care, there are more niche POCUS courses for specialities such as paediatrics and general practice.

Ultrasound-Guided Procedure Courses

Specialities:

  • Anaesthetics
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • GP with special interest
  • Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Surgery

When to Learn:

  • Foundation – IV Access, fascia iliaca block (EM)
  • Core Training – The above, plus arterial access & central line insertion (anaesthetics, EM, medicine)
  • Registrar – The above, plus speciality specific skills

Many procedures which previously relied on gusto and hands-on skill can now be performed with less risk under ultrasound guidance. For many in acute specialities, these procedures will be part of training and can be learned through practice on the wards.

However, if you want to get ahead of your peers and learn from experts, an ultrasound course will give you a more structured environment to hone these skills.

Ultrasound-guided procedures include:

  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Arterial Access
  • Central & Femoral Line Insertion
  • Joint Aspiration & Injection
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Nerve Blocks (such as fascia iliaca compartment block)
  • Paracentesis (diagnosing/treating ascites)
  • Pericardiocentesis (diagnosing/treating pericardial effusion)
  • Peripheral Intravenous Access
  • Regional Anaesthesia
  • Suprapubic Bladder Aspiration
  • Thoracocentesis (diagnosing/treating pleural effusion)

Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Courses

Specialities:

  • Emergency Medicine

When to Learn:

  • Foundation – IV Access, fascia iliaca block (optional)
  • Core Training – IV Access, fascia iliaca block (mandatory) & FAST/AAA scans (optional)
  • Registrar – FAST/AAA scans (mandatory)

Those undertaking training in Emergency Medicine via the ACCS EM pathway are required to learn POCUS as part of the ACCS Curriculum. Previously, ACCS EM trainees were expected to pass “core emergency level 1 ultrasound” in order to pass their ARCP.

However, recently the RCEM curriculum has moved away from the “level 1-4” system, and instead has “entrustment scales”, meaning that most “Level 1 Ultrasound Courses” have now changed their name to “Core EM Ultrasound Courses”.

In order to pass ARCP in Emergency Medicine, you must show evidence of competency in:

  • ACCS – Vascular access & fascia iliaca block.
  • ST3-4 – ELS, AAA & eFAST / FAFF

This can be achieved on the ward, however, if are an ACCS EM trainee and would like to start adding indicative scan cases and reflections to your Kaizen ePortfolio, you should consider attending a Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Courses

Specialities:

  • GP with special interest
  • Orthopaedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Emergency Medicine

When to Learn:

  • No mandatory requirement – learn at a time that suits your career goals.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is useful to any junior doctor dealing with acute and chronic joint conditions, such as in GP, T&O, or Rheumatology.

Courses in MSK US include:

  • Basic MSK Ultrasound – learn to use the ultrasound machine and introduction to ultrasound as a diagnostic tool.
  • Advanced MSK US – improve your diagnostic skills so that you can identify complex muscle, nerve, and ligament conditions.
  • Joint Injection – study joint anatomy and how to use an ultrasound probe to guide a needle into the correct space for therapeutic joint injections.

Learning this skill beyond a basic level is a “nice-to-have” addition to your portfolio, which might help you in your career if you wish to pursue a special interest in sports medicine or joint injection.

These skills can also make you a more appealing candidate if applying for a GP or Emergency Medicine job in a department which does not currently have an MSK Ultrasound accredited practitioner.

Echocardiography Courses

Specialities:

  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care
  • Acute Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

When to Learn:

  • Core training – foundation echo if pursuing a career in cardiology
  • Registrar – all other echo courses

While POCUS often includes an assessment of heart function, Echo courses are aimed at junior doctors looking to use echocardiography as part of their regular practice.

Handheld ultrasound devices can provide a good picture of LV/RV function and rule in/out significant pathology, but a full departmental Echo will often be required to manage Cardiology patients in the community, on the ward, and in critical care.

Your speciality of choice and current grade will determine which course is appropriate for you, with advanced modalities being more appropriate for Cardiology trainees. Echocardiography courses include:

  • Emergency courses such as FEEL and FUSIC Heart
  • Foundation courses to allow you to start logging cases in pursuit of BSE Echo accreditation
  • Transoesophageal echo (including fTOE for critical care practitioners)
  • Advanced capabilities such as 4D and stress echo

Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound Courses

Specialities:

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • GP with special interest

When to Learn:

  • ST1-4 – basic obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound course
  • ST6-7 – intermediate course as required by subspeciality ATSMs

If you’re having trouble accessing appropriate training on placement, a basic ultrasound course for obstetrics and gynaecology can provide O&G trainees with the fundamental skills to allow them to complete OSATS required for progression to ST4.

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists recommends taking a basic obstetrics & gynaecology course while in ST2 year, though those who attend one earlier may get more chances to practice their new skills while on rotation.

General practitioners may also wish to take an O&G US course if they provide antenatal care or perform obstetric ultrasound scans in primary care.

Ultrasound Accreditation

Specialities:

  • Anaesthetics/Intensive Care | FUSIC – Intensive Care Society
  • Acute Medicine | FAMUS – Society for Acute Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine | Royal College of Emergency Medicine Core Curriculum SL06
  • General Practice | CASE Accreditation
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Core Curriculum
  • Radiology | Royal College of Radiologists Core Curriculum

Accreditation for ultrasound depends on the speciality you are training in as a junior doctor.

For some specialities, such as GP, the only accredited courses available are substantive certifications carried out by academic institutes, whereby the course is accredited by the Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Education. These qualifications can be taken full or part-time, and often require months of training.

Specialities which make use of bedside ultrasound, such as acute medicine and anaesthesia, have the option of taking short POCUS courses, which are then accredited by societies following a certain number of supervised scans.

For those who are required to use ultrasound in their day-to-day job as standard – such as EM, O&G, and Radiology – ultrasound is taught as part of their core curriculum, and is therefore accredited by their training organisation.