PSNbM NEONATAL Daily POCUS

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for enrollment into the NeoPOCUS course must:

•   Be a member of the PSNbM or a fellow in training in a recognized training institution

•   Have access to an ultrasound machine with minimum acceptable specifications

Admission

To apply for enrollment the candidate must complete an application form and pay the prescribe fees.

Supervision

A clinical supervisor for training is mandatory.  Every scan must be performed or reviewed by the candidate’s nominated primary supervisor.  it is expected that the candidate must have direct supervision in the first instance until the candidate reaches a safe proficiency level to perform and interpret the scan under indirect supervision.

No criteria is set for the clinical supervisor provided that they have recognized expertise in performing the required ultrasound technique.  Nominated primary supervisor will be informed of the competencies for the course.  The clinical supervisor must sign off the candidate logbook.

Logbook

The logbook is a Record of practice and an instrument to demonstrate progression of applied learning encompassing practical skill and diagnostic capability.  Each logged scan must include the following:

•   Date of scan.  Indication.  Candidates interpretation.  Comparison with further imaging or clinical outcome.  Supervisor’s comments.

•   Logbook must be completed within two years of attending the didactic course.

•   The PSNbM deserves the right to review the logbook to assess the candidates competency.

Schedule of Requirements

Neonatal cardiac 30 scans

Neonatal cranial 20 scans

Neonatal Lung 30 scans

Neonatal Abdomen 30 scans

Procedures 30scans