Understand basic principles of point-of-care ultrasound
Understand clinical indications and limitations for point-of-care ultrasound
Develop technical proficiency in image acquisition and machine knobology
Develop proficiency in image interpretation
Develop ability to integrate point-of-care ultrasound into a patient’s diagnostic workup and management
To be able to describe ultrasound physics and machine functions
To be able to perform an ultrasound examination with the appropriate technical skills, including scanning windows & planes, transducer selection & orientation, proper probe handling, image optimization, and hand-eye coordination
To be able to describe indications for point-of-care ultrasound examinations as well as limitations
To be able to perform and interpret point-of-care ultrasound examinations in the required scans for the rotation
To understand normal sonographic anatomy and most common pathological states associated with these ultrasound examinations
To be able to explain ultrasound examination results to patients and to care providers
To document ultrasound examinations appropriately and accurately
Complete 6-8 hours of image review during Q&A
Complete 1 hour of vascular access training
Perform at least 200 point-of-care ultrasound examinations that are technically adequate and correctly interpreted
Complete the assigned pre-reading online modules
Complete the in-person ultrasound examinations
Prepare 10 questions for ultrasound question bank that demonstrate understanding of course material
Present an ultrasound case or journal article that exhibits new knowledge gained on rotation
At the end of the rotation, there will be computerized testing of the learner's knowledge base. Emergency ultrasound section faculty will also complete a written evaluation of the student.