Course Objectives

• Deliver a grounding in essential physical principles of ultrasound.
• Learn the controls of a scanner and how to optimise an ultrasound image.
• Identify the anatomy of the lower limb on ultrasound.
• Receive instruction on probe handling and patient positioning to obtain ultrasound images of key target structures.

What’s Included?

• Each delegate has their own POD Toolbox for the duration of the course. This contains a GE Vscan Air CL ultrasound system and gel phantom. Ultrasound gel and wipes are also included.
• 4 x weekly 2hr live teaching sessions with lectures, demonstrations, and interactive guided scanning practice.
• Weekly homework assignment with feedback to guide practice.
• All sessions are recorded and delegates have access to the videos for 4 weeks after the end of the course
• CPD certificate upon completion.

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This course is accredited through the Royal College of Physicians (RCP); Part 1 and Part 2 required

Course Objectives

• For learners to understand the physics of ultrasound.
• For learners to understand the core functions of ultrasound probe handling.
• For learners to be able to optimise the image on an ultrasound system.For learners to be able to apply ultrasound imaging in a rigorous standardised manner within daily practice to rapidly answer the 14 clinically relevant questions (see course description.

What’s Included?

• 4 Sessions of remote guided practice and one day face to face-to-face practical to refine the technique.
• Each delegate has their own POD box for the duration of the course. This contains an ultrasound transducer, tablet, and gel phantom. Ultrasound gel and wipes are also included.
• 4 x weekly 2-hour live teaching sessions with lectures, demonstrations and interactive guided scanning practice.
• Weekly homework assignments with feedback to progressively develop technique.
• One full-day face-to-face session with a good ratio of students to faculty for practising the scan techniques in preparation for supervised application in clinical practice.

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Course Objectives

• Improve understanding of the muscle anatomy as it relates to management of spasticity and palsy
• Practice consistent and reliable approaches for performing injecting target muscles under ultrasound guidance

What’s Included?

• 2 day’s teaching and practical skill guidance for ultrasound guided injection for spasticity management using cadavers
• Expert anatomy tuition and expertise available to support practical exercises
• CPD certificate upon completion
• Can be booked as a single day or two day course

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