EMD850C
Download as PDF
EMD850C - Emergency Ultrasound Elective
Course Description
Goals/Objectives:
The goal of this elective is to introduce students to the field of point-of-care emergency ultrasound. Students will be exposed to point-of-care emergency ultrasound in a variety of learning formats (e.g., lecture, podcast, online modules, hands-on) in multiple settings. During this course the students will learn the basic principles and physics of sonography. Students will be introduced to the following basic bedside ultrasound examinations:
gallbladder
aorta
cardiac
renal
endovaginal
procedural guidance including vascular access
sonography for trauma
deep venous thrombosis evaluation
At the completion of this course, we expect students to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and clinical role of point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
2. Recognize the indications for point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
3. Identify common pathologic findings.
4. Perform the basic bedside ultrasound examinations (as listed above).
5. Be familiar with the research and literature on point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
Format:
Students have nine months to complete the various required elements of the course. Opportunities to complete the elements will be offered regularly. It is up to the student to schedule and ensure completion of each element. The required elements include:
Pre-test to assess students knowledge of emergency ultrasound, administered during orientation to course
Introduction to ultrasound course taken with incoming emergency interns (two half days in July- 8 hours total)
Completion of 10 scanning shifts with ultrasound faculty or fellows (90 hours)
During these shifts, students will perform bedside ultrasound scans; 120 scans are required. Students will keep a log of all scans performed and submit the log at the end of the elective course.
Completion of 10 hours serving as a model for ultrasound education
Attendance at 5 hours of departmental ultrasound educational events (e.g. resident orientation, conference lectures, faculty workshops, hands-on sessions for residents, ultrasound journal club, ICU ultrasound rounds)
Attendance at 4 departmental \"QA sessions.\" These are sessions in which the ultrasound faculty review scans performed and discuss cases. The sessions are offered every Monday and last for 2 hours (8 hours)
Listen to 10 ultrasound podcasts (5-20 minutes/per podcast) and complete a short quiz on each one (approximately 2.5 hours)
Completion of 12 online modules for basic ultrasound applications (6 hours)
Case report of a case that the student personally encountered in which bedside ultrasound was used and influenced patient care
Pass a final written examination
The goal of this elective is to introduce students to the field of point-of-care emergency ultrasound. Students will be exposed to point-of-care emergency ultrasound in a variety of learning formats (e.g., lecture, podcast, online modules, hands-on) in multiple settings. During this course the students will learn the basic principles and physics of sonography. Students will be introduced to the following basic bedside ultrasound examinations:
gallbladder
aorta
cardiac
renal
endovaginal
procedural guidance including vascular access
sonography for trauma
deep venous thrombosis evaluation
At the completion of this course, we expect students to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and clinical role of point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
2. Recognize the indications for point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
3. Identify common pathologic findings.
4. Perform the basic bedside ultrasound examinations (as listed above).
5. Be familiar with the research and literature on point-of-care emergency ultrasound.
Format:
Students have nine months to complete the various required elements of the course. Opportunities to complete the elements will be offered regularly. It is up to the student to schedule and ensure completion of each element. The required elements include:
Pre-test to assess students knowledge of emergency ultrasound, administered during orientation to course
Introduction to ultrasound course taken with incoming emergency interns (two half days in July- 8 hours total)
Completion of 10 scanning shifts with ultrasound faculty or fellows (90 hours)
During these shifts, students will perform bedside ultrasound scans; 120 scans are required. Students will keep a log of all scans performed and submit the log at the end of the elective course.
Completion of 10 hours serving as a model for ultrasound education
Attendance at 5 hours of departmental ultrasound educational events (e.g. resident orientation, conference lectures, faculty workshops, hands-on sessions for residents, ultrasound journal club, ICU ultrasound rounds)
Attendance at 4 departmental \"QA sessions.\" These are sessions in which the ultrasound faculty review scans performed and discuss cases. The sessions are offered every Monday and last for 2 hours (8 hours)
Listen to 10 ultrasound podcasts (5-20 minutes/per podcast) and complete a short quiz on each one (approximately 2.5 hours)
Completion of 12 online modules for basic ultrasound applications (6 hours)
Case report of a case that the student personally encountered in which bedside ultrasound was used and influenced patient care
Pass a final written examination
Min Units
2
Max Units
4
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F
Career
Medicine
May be convened with
Component
Independent Study
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring