Time poor or need to refresh? Want focused skills in a day? Learn how to perform an
eFAST scan at our eFAST ultrasound course to make quick and accurate diagnoses in your next trauma patient.
Objectives
On completion of this one-day clinically focused ultrasound program, emergency physicians will:
- Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
- Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
- Describe the limitations and clinical integration of the eFAST ultrasound examination
- Apply the eFAST protocol to conduct a systematic ultrasound assessment of a trauma patient
CME recognition
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 8.5 CPD hours
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 Recognised for CPD
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 CPD Short Format Learning |
 eFAST
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 Recognised for CPD
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Features
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Modules (total)
3
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Skill level
All
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Duration (days)
1
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Lectures (hours)
1.5
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Scan time (hours)
5.0
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Clinician
Yes
eFAST ultrasound course times
Day 1: 0830 – 1700
Modules
Image optimisation – interactive practical session
- Explore system controls
- Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
- Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
- How to label the image
- How to store and review images
Probe Manipulation
- Probe care
- Probe moves
- Probe grip
- Probe and screen orientation
- 3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs
eFAST ultrasound course
- eFAST protocol
- scan technique
- the “views”
- recognise normal and abnormal imaging
- qualitative estimates of free fluid volume
- Techniques to improve imaging
- limitations and pitfalls
- clinical utility and application
Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people
CME details
ACP | This course is recognised by the Australasian College of Paramedicine for CPD hours.
ASUM | CCPU Accredited Units: eFAST
RACS | This educational activity has been approved in the RACS CPD Program. Fellows who participate can claim one point per hour in Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills. Participation in this activity will be populated into your RACS CPD Online.
A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey
To help you master ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset
Before your eFAST ultrasound course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience
During your course:
- Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
- Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
- Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
- A variety of different machines to learn on
- At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency
After your eFAST ultrasound course:
The learning continues
- We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
- A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
- You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
- Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.
More Ways Zedu Can support your ultrasound skills development:
- Image review – details here
- Follow-up coaching with our Zedu coaches
- Coaching corner – monthly webinar
