Gallbladder
1 day
Gallbladder & Common Bile Duct Ultrasound Course (Basic)
Course highlights
- Equipment and image optimisation
- Anatomy
- Sono-anatomy
- Normal measurements
- Imaging techniques
- Pathology review
- Tips and pitfalls
Course Dates & Fees
Description
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) pain is a common clinical presentation. When asked to investigate RUQ pain, one of the most common causes will be Cholecystitis. This course will introduce you to gallbladder and biliary scanning techniques. These scans are ‘triage tools’ that enable the Clinician to choose the next most appropriate formal test, assign appropriate urgency, and commence the best treatment in the interim.
You will gain an understanding of machine optimisation including ‘tips & traps’ and anatomy familiarisation on real patient models.
Want to be recognised as a safe and competent point of care ultrasound user?
This course is the first step toward attaining a credential in point of care ultrasound (Certificate of Competence).
Learn more about our credentialing pathway.
Who should attend?
- Anaesthetist
- Cardiologist
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Family Physician
- General Practitioner
- Internist
- Intensivist
- Obstetrician
- Paediatrician
- Pain Management Specialist
- Radiologist
- Renal Physician
- Surgeon
- Urologist
Objectives
To acquire a complete set of diagnostic quality views to answer the protocol based clinical questions of:
- Is there common bile duct dilatation or evidence of cholecystitis?
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate effective use of an ultrasound machine.
- Optimise an ultrasound image.
- Recognise normal ultrasound anatomy and describe using sonographic terminology.
- Acquire images of a gallbladder in two planes and the CBD at porta hepatis.
- Record accurate measurements of the GB wall and CBD diameter
- How to document the ultrasound findings.
- Identify the limitations of ultrasound and identify when to on-refer patients for formal scanning or complimentary investigations.
Logbook Requirements
| Gallbladder Ultrasound (Basic) Course | 5 cases (included in course fee) |
| Gallbladder Ultrasound (Advanced) Course | 15 cases (to be purchased separately) |
| Total | 20 cases |
- Basic Course — upon completion of the Gallbladder and CBD Ultrasound Basic course, students may submit up to 5 cases for Tutor review, at no additional cost.
- Advanced Course — those who wish to achieve the ultrasound credential will need to purchase the additional 15 cases (reviews) in addition to the course fee.
- No cases are required to be submitted prior to enrolling in the Gallbladder and CBD Ultrasound Advanced course.
- There is no obligation for students to submit cases if they do not wish to be credentialed.
Prerequisites
Qualification: MBBS with SMC registration — or international equivalent.
Equipment: Regular access to an ultrasound machine and patients.
Prior learning: No previous ultrasound experience is necessary.
Prior to commencing course:
Pre-course material will be provided four weeks before the course start date. This will include videos and a short quiz. It is mandatory to review this material prior to attending as it is the foundation material for the course.
Learning Strategies
- Hands-on practical scanning on real patient models and simulators, with a maximum ratio of 1 tutor to 4 students.
- Expert led presentations and demonstrations.
- Online videos and directed reading.
- Online logbook — upload your images for personalised and constructive feedback from your dedicated tutor.
- Formative rubric assessment — measure you skill progression and highlight areas for improvement.
TIME
8:15 am to 4:15 pm
VENUE
National University of Singapore
MD6, 14 Medical Drive,
Singapore 117599
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided.