Workshops
1 day
A FoCUS on PoCUS
Course highlights
- A masterclass in point of care ultrasound
- Expert presentations
- Live scanning demonstrations
- Scanning bays and real patient models
- Apply your new knowledge with hands-on scanning practice
Please contact us to be notified when this course is next scheduled.
Description
Presented by AIU’s lead Clinician, Dr Kylie Baker and Senior Sonographers, Brian Gilling and Jennifer Garner, this unique workshop will showcase the wide scope of PoCUS applications in Emergency Medicine and General Practice.
Topics include:
- An introduction to bedside ultrasound
- An introduction to first trimester ultrasound
- An introduction to ultrasound of the eye
- An introduction to echocardiography
- MSK ultrasound insights
- An introduction to nerve blocks
Join our expert team for this PoCUS overview, live scanning demonstrations, hands-on scanning practice, and take away the many hints, tips and pitfalls shared.
Program
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Welcome |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | How to teach yourself bedside ultrasound — with Dr Kylie Baker |
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Heart for Starters: Echo PLAX and SubCostal views — with Dr Kylie Baker Includes practical scanning session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning tea break |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | First Trimester ultrasound (including live demonstration) — with Brian Gilling |
| 11:45 – 1:00 | Eye ultrasound — with Brian Gilling |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Lunch break |
| 1:45 – 2:45 | MSK ultrasound: What’s in the joint? What, where & how — with Jennifer Garner |
| 2:45 – 4:00 | Ultrasound guided nerve blocks: A safer approach to regional anaesthesia — with Dr Kylie Baker Includes practical scanning session |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Interesting cases to ponder — with Dr Kylie Baker |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Close |
Prerequisites
Prior learning: No previous ultrasound experience is necessary.
Qualification: MBBS with SMC registration.
**Limited spaces available. If you are a Sonographer and would like to be waitlisted, please email support@aiu.sg.
TIME
0815 – 1700
VENUE
NUS, Centre for Translational Medicine
14 Medical Drive, Singapore 117599,
Building MD6, Room 01-02
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided.