Introduction to Ultrasound

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Overview

This one-day course provides an introduction to ultrasound scanning in the Emergency Department. It is ideally suited for Emergency Medicine trainees who are starting out with ultrasound. It is also useful for surgical, critical care, and rural medicine trainees. The course is for PGY2 and above.

Following an introduction to ultrasound physics and knobology, the emphasis is on practical information. There will be plenty of time for hands-on scanning in small groups, each with an experienced tutor. We have volunteer patients with real pathology.

This course is accredited by ASUM for CCPU units AAA and eFAST.

Faculty

  • Sonographers

  • Experienced Emergency Physicians with formal qualifications in ultrasound and an active interest in teaching

Content

  • A practical overview of physics and instrumentation

  • Limitations of ultrasound

  • AAA and eFAST scanning techniques

  • Small group, hands-on scanning with patients with pathology - 4 hours

  • Experience using a variety of ultrasound machines

  • Introduction to vascular access with models available for practice

Accreditation

  • ASUM CCPU units eFAST and AAA

  • ACEM accreditation

  • 13hours CME (6 hours pre reading, 7 hours course)

Venue and Date

Tuesday September 8th 2026

Tuesday March 9th 2027

Tuesday September 7th 2027

8am-5pm

$800

Clinical Skills Lab, Clinical School Campus
Tauranga Hospital

Registrations close 2 weeks before course start date