EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Accredited & CPD Approved Course Syllabus

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1 EDUCATION PROGRAMS Accredited & CPD Approved Course Syllabus

2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Faculty... 4 Introducing the Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU)... 5 The Australian Institute of Ultrasound Philosophy... 6 Essential Information... 8 Point of Care Ultrasound... 9 Program Outcomes Tailored Employer New Entrant Sonographer Course...11 COURSES NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. Point of Care Ultrasound Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound in Rural Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound Refreshers Point of Care Ultrasound Emergency Medicine (Advanced) Paediatric Ultrasound Workshop NEW Basic Echocardiography in Life Support BELS Course...17 NEW Rapid Cardiac Echocardiography RCE Basic Echo NEW E-FAST for Paramedics...20 Ultrasound in Intensive Care NEW SEEDs - (Sonography Educators in Emergency Departments)...22 Ultrasound in Anaesthetics...23 NEW Nerve Blocks Workshop...24 Critical Care Ultrasound Introduction to Ultrasound for Surgeons...26 NEW Point of Care Lung Ultrasound NEW Breast Ultrasound for Nuclear Medicine Scientists...28 Breast Ultrasound Techniques...29 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Ultrasound...30 MSK Ultrasound Introduction to Obstetrics Ultrasound Obstetrics & Gynaecologic Ultrasound NEW Obstetric Ultrasound Refresher...34 New Entrant Sonographer Arteriovenous Fistula Ultrasound...36 Ultrasound in Vascular Access Advanced Vascular Ultrasound...38 Ultrasound in Phlebology...39 SonoRefresh...40 Canon 3-Day Essentials International Ultrasound Training...42 CONTACT US Contact the Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU)...44

3 8 GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND 1. DIVERSITY OF PATHWAYS 2. DEPTH OF EXPERTISE 3. PROVEN TRACK RECORD 4. FLEXIBLE PROGRAM DESIGN 5. PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY 6. INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION 7. VALUE FOR MONEY 8. ACCREDITED COURSES 3

4 AIU FACULTY MEDICAL FACULTY A/Prof Victoria Brazil Director of Teaching and Learning Dr Stuart Watkins Clinical Director Dr Constantine Au- General Practitioner Dr Justin Bowra - Emergency Dr Kylie Baker - Emergency Dr Adam Brand Emergency Dr Lizzy Guimaraes Cardiologist Dr Paul Hannah- Phlebologist Dr Sarah Jarrold Emergency Dr Raya Zoneff- Emergency Dr Tasha Power- Emergency Dr Amy Archer- Jones- Emergency Dr Robyn Brady Paediatrics Dr Iain Bell MSK Dr Craig Daniel- Anaesthetist Dr Phil Stagg -Anaesthetist Dr Paul Slocombe- Anaesthetist Dr Greg Comadira Intensivist Dr Sean Newell- Intensive Care A/Prof Ash Hanafy - OBGYN Dr Peter Snelling- Paediatrics Dr Kong Liew- Paediatrics Dr Raymond Lewandowski- General Practitioner Dr Nigel Rosen- General Practitioner Dr Ben Kwan Respiratory Dr Scott Stirling - Emergency Aidan Baron- Paramedics Dr Ben Shepherd - Emergency SONOGRAPHER FACULTY Claire Arrowsmith - General, MSK Suzanne Walton - Vascular Carol Butler - General Angelina Caspani - General Amanda Coombs - General, MSK Tina Cullen - ECHO, Vascular, Emergency Danusia Duncan - ECHO Julieanne Barry - General, Obstetrics Brian Gilling - General, MSK Nancy Grexton General Ada Lo - ECHO Cathy Low - General Cindy Lucas - Emergency Jenny Mackenzie - ECHO Joanne McBride General, Obstetics Danie Tuckwell - General, MSK, ECHO Angela Moffat General, Obstetric Steve Naylor - General Marta Rogers - ECHO Alison Holley- Paediatrics Sue Goldsmith- MSK, General Iona O Hearn- General Jenny Parkes- Breast Sally Bates- Echo ADVISORS Sue Davies Tony Davies Matthew Butler Deb Farnworth- Wood DIRECTORS Jenni Sanderson Kim Sanderson 4

5 INTRODUCING THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND (AIU) The Australian Institute of Ultrasound was launched in 1995 and is the most experienced, highly respected, clinically focused ultrasound training school in Australasia. Our mission is to elevate ultrasound into the future; to improve patient care by helping improve clinical reasoning. We offer professional, individualised learning pathways to all health care practitioners through a mastery approach to learning. AIU have earned the reputation of clinically focused excellence by maintaining strong industry links, ongoing staff education and focus on high academic standards. Our curriculum is diverse and practical, combining knowledge, hands-on tuition, simulation and experiential learning to deliver the knowledge and skills that our registrants require for their clinical practice. Our purpose built, state of the art ultrasound training centre is centrally located in the South-East Queensland pocket, on the Gold Coast. Here, we strive to create a comfortable environment conducive to sustained learning. Under the guidance of our experts, our handson training has been proven to deliver the practical skills required for effective use of ultrasound in clinical assessment. The AIU operates a program of continual improvement. Programs are refined and updated regularly with new evidence based educational learning. This ongoing assessment is to meet the evolving nature of advancements in ultrasound technology and requirements of the health community. A range of educational aids, ranging from traditional flash cards to simulators, are available to assist practitioners and sonographers to build their ultrasound knowledge. As you review the 2018 programs you will see we have an exciting schedule of courses as well as an ever-increasing range of educational products to meet your ultrasound education objectives. As always, if you do not see something that fits your requirements please do not hesitate to contact us we offer tailored individualised learning. We always welcome your feedback and invite you to make use of the feedback page on our website to provide your recommendations and comments. To receive updated information on training and our regular features on new innovations in ultrasound, please subscribe via our website ( We invite you to participate in one of our programs, with every confidence that you will not only learn new skills but will also enjoy the opportunity to join our global community of satisfied customers. Jenni Sanderson BA DipEd Grad Dip Medical Radiations (Sonography) AMS Director 5

6 OUR PHILOSOPHY SMALL CLASSES / LIVE MODELS All programs offer small group numbers, ideal tutor to registrant ratios and scanning real people from our volunteer community. In doing so, we maximise your hands-on experience and ensure your training needs are met. CUTTING-EDGE TRAINING FACILITY Our modern training facility on the Gold Coast, Queensland was designed from the outset as a Centre of Excellence. Every aspect of the facility has been carefully considered from the perspective of enhancing the ultrasound learning experience. We offer our registrants deep understanding combined with experience, technical excellence and clinical relevance by combining theory with practice using first class equipment, a full range of multimedia aids, library facilities, and other teaching and learning tools. AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND WORLDWIDE We regularly run courses in many pacific rim countries; including New Zealand; Singapore; Hong Kong and China. We offer: 1. Personalised Training: We can design a program which would see you mastering the ultrasound skills relevant to enhancing your clinical practice and achieving competency. These programs may involve one or a combination of: attending a program or individual training onsite at our Gold Coast facility, in-situ mentoring in your workplace, on-line learning, on-line coaching, image review, simulation and a range of assessments. 2. Credentialing: We offer the components (theory, face-to-face tuition, image review and assessment) 6

7 of the ASUM curriculum to provide practitioners with the credentials that certify them as meeting the required standards in Australasia. 3. Pret-a-Porter: Have one of our existing programs scheduled just for you and / or a group of your colleagues 4. AIU2You: Have our team come to you to deliver a program in your department, tailored to your specifications. 5. Sonographer Educators in Emergency Department (SEEDS): Have one of our highly experienced sonographers tutor you in your department 6. Tailored Programs: Talk to us about a range of courses we have ready to go (but not in our regular schedule). This can be for you and/or a small group of colleagues (minimum of 3) to fulfil your particular needs. 7. Badged or Corporate Programs: Have one of our programs delivered exclusively for your customers or staff under your company banner or badge (e.g. XYZ Company Ultrasound in General Practice program ). 8. Reflective Image Portfolio: For those who have completed an AIU course, we offer online service of image review and feedback for your portfolio. You may add other areas of interest, such as research or teaching to your personal portfolio. 9. Assessment: For those needing to undertake formative or summative assessments either for themselves or for the ASUM, book in for a day of individual evaluations with one of our expert faculty. 10. Simulation: We offer integration of ultrasound findings with clinical information by inviting participation in demonstrating clinical skills in a simulated scenario and the interpretation of case studies To find out more about any of the above contact: Kim Sanderson Phone: Fax: Mobile: info@aiu.com.au 7

8 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATE IN CLINICIAN-PERFORMED ULTRASOUND (CCPU) AIU courses are accredited with the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM). ASUM is recognised in Australia and New Zealand for setting and maintaining the gold standard for ultrasound practice. ASUM accreditation is recognised by various Colleges including The Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM); The Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Additional information is available on the ASUM website ( PROCEDURAL SKILLS GRANTS Many AIU courses have been approved as eligible education activities for the Australian Government s Procedural Skills Grants for rural and remote General Practitioners. If you consider that you may be eligible for a grant, please check with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)- National Rural Facility or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). These courses are marked throughout this booklet CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Our programs are accredited for Continuing Professional Education (CPD) points with all relevant medical colleges including ASUM, ASAR, RANZCR, RANZCOG, RACGP, RANZCP, ACRRM, ACEM, ANZCA, CICM, ASA, TANZ, RACS etc. For more up to date accreditation information please visit 8

9 POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND The use of ultrasound has significantly increased in the past decade. Equipment now provides better images at less cost and ultrasound has now evolved to become an almost essential tool for the front-line clinician. Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) has become central to the assessment and care of patients in a range of healthcare settings. It is utilised by a diverse group of doctors, nurses and other practitioners. PoCUS offers more efficient care and improved diagnostic accuracy by extending clinicians diagnostic skills with bringing investigations to the bedside in emergency medicine, intensive care, anaesthesia, trauma care, obstetrics and midwifery, as well as in safe placement of vascular access. Unlike almost any other modality, clinical PoCUS is one of the most highly operator-dependant skills, limited by time constraints, user experience and misleading images known as artifacts. To become proficient in PoCUS requires extensive time devoted to both the theoretical and practical aspects of ultrasonography, especially if the Clinician wishes to become proficient in all aspects of PoCUS. Fortunately, most Clinicians do not require (or need) such extensive exposure. We have developed a range of clinically focused pathways to provide the point of care practitioner a solid grounding in the basics of point-of-care ultrasound. Our programs are based on current best practice in medical education with a focus on positioning clinicians for success in their workplaces. Our courses are structured around clinical applications, allowing common assessments across professions and clinical disciplines. PoCUS performance is an integrated competency. ie it requires synchronous performance across multiple domains of practice - cognitive, communication and psychomotor. AIU pathways provide the elements required to use ultrasound effectively in a clinical application by teaching a step by step approach to the following areas of practice: Study selection in clinical context Image acquisition ( +/- procedural skill performance) Image interpretation Integration of findings into clinical care We will ensure that you come away from our programs with a well-founded grounding in the basic techniques. These techniques will form the strong foundation for a safe and effective ultrasound practice into the future. With acknowledgement to: Associate Professor Victoria Brazil Director of Teaching & Learning We believe that more hands on experience prepares our students better for real life cases. 9

10 PROGRAM OUTCOMES All AIU programs are specifically designed to enable the practitioner to achieve the following 9 outcomes: 1. Explain the underpinning physical principals of ultrasound including artifacts. 2. Acquire ultrasound images using a methodical process of transducer manipulation techniques. 3. Improve ultrasound images using a variety of system controls. 4. Improve ultrasound images using a variety of patient manoeuvres. 5. Interpret ultrasound images and clips, by recognising the normal, variants and not normal ultrasound appearances. 6. Document and save the ultrasound findings, including a focused written report if necessary. 7. Identify the parameters of safe application of ultrasound in medical diagnosis. 8. Identify suitable infection control techniques required. 9. Identify the limitations of ultrasound and explain when to on-refer. 10

11 TAILORED EMPLOYER NEW ENTRANT SONOGRAPHER COURSE One of the major problems facing busy ultrasound departments is the ability to fast track new entrant sonographers with enough practical experience to be a fully functioning member of the team. All too often, pressure of the daily workload, erratic nature of cases and availability of experienced trainers mean that new sonographers take quite some time to gain the confidence and skills needed to work independently. At the AIU we specialise in assisting employers to fast track their sonographer and offer several options ranging from 1-3 weeks dedicated training for 2-4 students. THE AIU INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE Ask about our international courses held in: HONG KONG SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND For more information, please call Kim on

12 POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND EMERGENCY MEDICINE 5 DAY COURSE 15 JAN AUG FEB SEPT MAR OCT APR OCT JUNE NOV JULY DEC 2018 This program has been specifically designed for Emergency Physicians, General Practitioners, General Physicians and Emergency Nurse Practitioners ranging from Medical Students to Senior Consultants. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques 3. Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 4. Extended Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) 5. Focussed Cardiac Assessment (Basic Echo in Life Support- BELS) 6. Biliary system 7. Renal System 8. Basic Early Pregnancy (transabdominal only) CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 32.5 points $3750 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 12

13 POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND IN RURAL MEDICINE 5 DAY COURSE 8 JAN AUG 2018 (4 Days) 12 FEB SEPT MAR OCT MAY NOV JUN DEC JUL 2018 This program has been specifically designed for Rural Practitioners 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques 3. Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 4. Extended Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) 5. Focussed Cardiac Assessment (Basic Echo in Life Support- BELS) 6. Biliary system 7. Renal System 8. Basic Early Pregnancy (transabdominal and transvaginal (with phantom) techniques Early pregnancy assessment Identifying the cervix & placental location Monitoring the fetus (2nd & 3rd Trimester) Fetal location & lie Fetal Biometry Amniotic Fluid Index & cord Doppler CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 32.5 points $3750 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 13

14 POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND (REFRESHER) & ULTRASOUND IN RURAL MEDICINE (REFRESHER) 3 DAY COURSE 21 FEB SEPT MAR OCT MAY NOV AUG DEC 2018 This program has been specifically designed to revisit and consolidate existing PoCUS skills for Emergency Physicians, General Practitioners and General Physicians. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 3. Extended Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) 4. Focussed Cardiac Assessment 5. Biliary System 6. Needle Guidance Techniques 7. Early pregnancy (Transabdominal only) CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 20 points $2475 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 14 This course was valuable to me beacuse it brought back all the skills I had learned previously and provided a consolidation of my learning

15 POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (ADVANCED) 5 DAY COURSE 29 JAN JULY FEB AUG MAY OCT JUNE NOV 2018 This five-day program is ideal for Emergency Medicine and General Physicians who have mastered the basics of ultrasound and aim to hone their techniques and extend their knowledge and skills. 1. Review of Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Review of Extended Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) 3. Review of Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 4. Needle Guidance Techniques 5. Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 6. Basic Soft Tissue Assessment (tendons, nerves, joints and fracture reduction) 7. Ocular 8. Lung Assessment 9. Basic Echocardiology in Life Support (BELS) 10. Rapid Ultrasound in Shock protocol (RUSH) 11. Biliary System CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 32.5 points $3950 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 15

16 PAEDIATRIC ULTRASOUND 5 DAY COURSE 28 MAY NOV 2018 This 5-day program is designed for Emergency Physicians with a specific interest in Paediatric ultrasounds 1. Review of Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. The acute abdomen scanning techniques including 2.1. E-FAST 2.2. Renal System including bladder volume 3. PoCUS resuscitation abdominal emergencies 4. Needle Guidance Techniques 4.1. Vessels 4.2. Nerve blocks 5. Lung Assessment 6. Focussed Cardiac Assessment 7. Paediatric MSK (bones & joints) 8. Paediatric GIT including rectal diameter, intussusception and pyloric stenosis CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 32.5 points $3999 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 16

17 NEW BASIC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN LIFE SUPPORT BELS 2 DAY COURSE 22 JAN JULY MAR AUG APR SEPT MAY OCT 2018 A two-day program, which is maintained to reflect current practice, is designed for physicians interested in ultrasound techniques useful in life-threatening scenarios. 1. Fundamental of Ultrasound Practice 2. Probe manipulation techniques 3. Sonographic appearances & terminology 4. Focussed Cardiac Assessment (Basic Echo in Life Support) 5. Lung assessment 6. Describe limitations and pitfalls of BELS protocol. 7. Recognize situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: points $1700 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 17

18 Ultrasound is a real time, non-invasive imaging modality for anatomical assessment of the critically ill patient presenting with unknown shock NEW RAPID CARDIAC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY RCE 2 DAY COURSE 2 JAN AUG FEB OCT JUNE NOV 2018 This intensive two-day course is designed to address the needs of medical practitioners and sonographers wishing to begin echocardiography or review their echo skills. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Normal Adult Anatomy 3. Physiology 4. Sonographic appearances and terminology 5. M-mode acquisition and relationship to 2D/cardiac anatomy 6. Normal examination protocol - putting it all together; and common pathologies CPD POINTS ACRRM: 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 15 CPD points. $1700 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 18

19 BASIC ECHO 5 DAY COURSE 19 FEB AUG MAY OCT JUNE NOV 2018 This intensive five-day course is designed to address the needs of medical practitioners and sonographers wishing to begin echocardiography or review their echo skills. *Course content assumes an understanding of basic ultrasound physics 1. Cardiac normal adult anatomy 2. Haemodynamic and physiologic features of the heart 3. Sonographic appearances and terminology 4. M-mode acquisition and relationship to 2D/cardiac anatomy 5. Describe normal values for cardiac M-Mode, 2D and Doppler measurements 6. Segmental wall motion assessment 7. Colour flow mapping; pulsed Doppler - normal values & acquisition technique 8. Normal examination protocol - putting it all together; and Common pathologies CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: points $4125 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 19

20 NEW E-FAST FOR PARAMEDICS 1 DAY COURSE 23 APR 2018 Tailored courses available. This one-day program is designed to introduce Paramedics to the basic knowledge and skills required in using ultrasound in clinical practice. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Extended Focussed Abdominal Scan for Trauma (E-FAST) $900 inc. GST 20

21 ULTRASOUND IN INTENSIVE CARE 3 DAY COURSE 26 FEB JUNE MAR AUG 2018 This 3-day workshop is suitable for Physicians that deliver Critical Care (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Specialists) 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques 3. Rapid Ultrasound in Shock (RUSH) 4. Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 5. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 3 dot 6. Extended Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) 1 dot 7. Focussed Cardiac Assessment 8. Lung assessment CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $2475 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 21

22 NEW SEEDS - (SONOGRAPHY EDUCATORS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS) 2 DAY COURSE 19 MAY 2018 SEED programs involve specifically trained Sonographers who understand the pointof-care model, and the need for focused clinical questions in the ED. They are experts in coaching, guiding, and improving the ultrasonography skills of emergency trainees and consultants. The Australian Institute of Ultrasound is an established provider of SEED-specialist sonographers, and remains one of Australia s first, and leading training centres for SEED sonographers. Would you like a SEED in your department? We can source a local sonographer who will be trained and employed by the AIU to provide tutoring and support for your departmental staff in emergency and pointof-care modalities on an ongoing basis. The SEED Sonographer training package: Provides the sonographer with the skills to: train Emergency Department (ED) Staff to perform Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) explain and demonstrate ultrasound techniques to obtain diagnostic images in both the ED environment and workshop settings review and critique images of PoCUS scans performed by ED providers assisting in their completion of PoCUS credentialing assist in providing Quality Assurance of scans performed in the Emergency Department provide knowledge of infection control techniques and care of equipment in an EM environment PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRICING AND PACKAGES. 22

23 ULTRASOUND IN ANAESTHETICS 4 DAY COURSE 22 JAN AUG MAR SEPT MAY OCT JULY 2018 This four-day program is suitable for anaesthetists and procedural physicians wanting to extend their knowledge and skills in ultrasound in the following areas. 1. Fundamentals of ultrasound practice 2. Basic Echocardiography in Life Support (BELS) 3. Lung Assessment 4. Needle Guidance Techniques 5. Nerve Block Techniques (peripheral & central) CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; 30 MOPS points Emergency Medicine Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $3300 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 23

24 NEW NERVE BLOCKS 2 DAY COURSE 24 JAN JULY MAR AUG APR SEPT MAY OCT 2018 This two-day program is suitable for procedural physicians and anaesthetists who want to extend their knowledge and skills in ultrasound. 1. Fundamentals of ultrasound practice 2. Nerve Block Techniques (Peripheral & Central) 3. Needle Guidance Techniques CPD POINTS ACRRM - 16 PRPD points; 16 MOPS points Accredited ACEM CPD: 12.5 points Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $1700 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 24

25 Ultrasound saves lives by enabling the assessment of the unstable patient quickly to expediate management CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND 3 DAY COURSE 18 JUNE SEPT 2018 This 3-day program, has been developed for Intensive Care specialists, ICU registrars / trainees & other ICU practitioners interested in ultrasound techniques useful in their specialty. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques 3. Assessment of Peritoneal Free Fluid 4. Focussed Cardiac Assessment 5. Lung Assessment CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points CSCM Accredited $2475 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 25

26 Ultrasound takes the guesswork out of surgery, providing the surgeon with the ability to see anatomical structures dynamically INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASOUND FOR SURGEONS 3 DAY COURSE 26 MAR 2018 This three-day program has been designed for surgeons and procedural physicians who aim to incorporate point of care ultrasound techniques into their clinical practice. CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $2475 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Abdominal ultrasound scanning techniques 2.1. Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (EFAST) including Pneumothorax 2.2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Assessment (AAA) 2.3. Renal system ultrasound 2.4. Biliary system ultrasound 3. Ultrasound Needle Guidance Techniques 26

27 NEW POINT OF CARE LUNG ULTRASOUND 2 DAY COURSE 02 FEB JUNE OCT 2018 This two-day program, has been developed for Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Physicians and General Physicians interested to expand their knowledge and application of ultrasound techniques in the examination of the parenchymal lung and pleural diseases. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques (thoracentesis) 3. Lung assessment 4. Pleural examination techniques 5. Scanning techniques for Pneumothorax 6. BLUE protocol 7. Introduction to diaphragm excursion measurements 8. Common Pathologies CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $2150 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 27

28 NEW NUCLEAR MEDICINE BREAST ULTRASOUND 2 DAY COURSE 5 FEB SEPT 2018 This two-day course is designed to assist Nuclear Medicine Scientists / Technologists to commence using ultrasound for focussed breast tumour and lymph node identification. It introduces the technique required for ultrasound guided peri-tumour injections. This course also covers ultrasound-guided vascular access for cannulations. 1. Fundamentals of ultrasound practice 2. Ultrasound anatomy & pathological appearances in the breast 3. Breast Scanning Techniques 4. Perform focused breast lesion scanning on phantoms & patient volunteers 5. Needle guidance techniques for peritumour injections on phantoms 6. Ultrasound guided vascular access 7. Anatomy of peripheral venous system 8. Infection Control Techniques $1800 inc. GST 28

29 BREAST ULTRASOUND TECHNIQUES 3 DAY COURSE AUSTRALIA 2 MAY OCT 2018 SINGAPORE 13 APRIL 2018 This three-day course is suitable for general Sonographers, Mammographers, Clinicians, Breast Surgeons who aim to apply an integrated approach on breast pathologies. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Artefacts & image optimisation 3. Ultrasound anatomy & pathological appearances 4. Correlation of breast anatomy with ultrasound images & mammograms 5. Appearances in breast Implants 6. Interventional techniques 7. Infection control CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $2700 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 29

30 EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER ULTRASOUND 3 DAY COURSE 20 JUNE 2018 This three-day course has been specifically designed for emergency department Nurse Practitioners who would like to become proficient in some basic concepts of ultrasound scanning at the bedside. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Probe manipulation techniques 3. Scanning protocols in: 3.1. E-FAST (trauma) 3.2. Basic soft tissue techniques 3.3. Early pregnancy assessment 3.4. Ultrasound Needle Guidance Techniques $2400 inc. GST 30

31 MSK ULTRASOUND 5 DAY COURSE 15 JAN JULY MAR NOV MAY 2018 This five day program has been designed for all medical and paramedical professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques. 1. Fundamentals of ultrasound practice as applied to MSK 2. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology: 2.1. Skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.2. Major blood vessels 2.3. Nerves 2.4. Muscle 2.5. Tendon 2.6. Enthesis 2.7. Fascia 2.8. Bone 2.9. Joints 3. Imaging of musculoskeletal pathology and identify: 3.1. Large tears of major muscles, ligaments and tendons 3.2. Tendinosis 3.3. Soft tissue collections including haematomas and ganglia 3.4. Joint effusions and synovial thickening 3.5. Bursitis 3.6. Foreign bodies 4. Upper & Lower Limb Assessment 5. Needle Guidance Techniques CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $4050 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 31

32 INTRODUCTION TO OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUND 2 DAY COURSE 10 JAN AUG FEB AUG MAR SEPT MAR OCT APR NOV MAY DEC JUNE 2018 This 2-day workshop has been designed for medical practitioners who have an interest in point of care obstetric ultrasound. *This program has been approved by RANZCOG to meet the requirements for the Year 2 FRANZCOG trainees* 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Gynaecological Assessment 3. Early pregnancy transabdominal and transvaginal techniques (with a phantom) 4. Identifying the cervix & placental location 5. Monitoring the fetus (2nd & 3rd trimesters) 6. Foetal location and lie 7. Foetal Biometry 8. Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) 9. Cord Doppler 10. Reporting CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 12 points; RANZCOG: 13 CPD POINTS $1800 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 32

33 OBSTETRIC & GYNAECOLOGICAL ULTRASOUND 5 DAY COURSE 29 JAN AUG FEB SEPT APR OCT JUNE NOV JULY 2018 This 5-day workshop has been designed for those who have an interest in obstetric ultrasound. This course includes our 2 Day Introduction to Obstetric Ultrasound Course. It extends and assists in consolidating the topics covered. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Gynaecological Assessment 3. Early pregnancy Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques (with a phantom) 4. Identifying the cervix & placental location 5. Monitoring the fetus (2nd & 3rd trimesters) 6. Fetal location and lie 7. Fetal Biometry 8. Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) 9. Cord Doppler 10. Identification of fetal anatomy 11. Reporting CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points ACEM: 37.5 points; RANZCOG: 32 CPD points $4250 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 33

34 What greater moment is there than seeing a baby s heart beat for the first time? NEW OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUND (REFRESHER) 3 DAY COURSE 04 JULY OCT 2018 TBC PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRICING. This 3-day workshop is suitable for those who have attended an obstetric ultrasound course previously and wish to improve their scanning skills. 34

35 NEW ENTRANT SONOGRAPHER 5 DAY COURSE 05 FEB JULY MAR SEPT MAY NOV 2018 This five-day course has been specifically designed for new entrant student sonographers to learning the basic concepts of scanning the upper abdomen. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Scanning techniques in upper abdomen NB: This program is also available in a tailored format, for corporate clients such as Radiology Practices, Diagnostic Imaging Companies and Health Authorities $4250 inc. GST NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 35

36 ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA ULTRASOUND 2 DAY COURSE 22 JAN JUNE 2018 This two-day course has been specifically designed for renal dialysis nurses who aim to learn how to apply portable ultrasound techniques to assess arteriovenous fistulas. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Haemodynamic & spectral analysis 3. Probe manipulation techniques 4. Scanning arteriovenous fistula for dialysis 5. Needle Guidance Techniques $1700 inc. GST 36

37 ULTRASOUND IN VASCULAR ACCESS 2 DAY COURSE 02 JAN JULY MAR AUG APR OCT JULY DEC 2018 This 2-day program has been specifically designed for medical professionals that perform vascular access who have little or no experience of diagnostic ultrasound. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Needle Guidance Techniques 3. Practical scanning tuition on patient volunteers 4. Practical ultrasound guided cannulation on phantoms CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $1700 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 37

38 ADVANCED VASCULAR ULTRASOUND 4 DAY COURSE 8 MAY NOV 2018 This four-day program has been designed to provide a foundation for the use of stateof-the-art techniques in advanced vascular diagnosis for all interested ultrasound practitioners. Prior experience in routine scanning and prior knowledge of basic ultrasound is assumed. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Vascular anatomy 3. Ultrasound peripheral arterial assessment 4. Interpretation of results 5. Superficial venous examination 6. Venous incompetence 7. Venous mapping 8. Abdominal vascular anatomy review 9. Doppler examination of abdominal vasculature 10. Renal artery disease & examination technique CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 points $3200 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 38 NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice.

39 ULTRASOUND IN PHLEBOLOGY 3 DAY COURSE 13 MAR AUG 2018 This 3-day program has been specifically designed for members of the College of Phlebology, and any medical practitioners or technologists at the beginning of the ultrasound learning curve, who are interested in ultrasound of superficial and deep venous systems of the lower limb. 1. Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice 2. Scanning techniques 3. Ultrasound recognition of venous anatomy 4. Practical superficial venous examination 5. Practical DVT examination 6. Practical Needle Guidance Techniques CPD POINTS ACRRM - 30 PRPD points; 30 MOPS points; 30 MOPS points Radiology; Accredited RACGP QI&CPD Category 1: 40 point $2475 inc. GST Qualifies for Rural Practice Procedural Grant 39

40 SONOREFRESH 3 DAY COURSE This course enabled me to return to sonography after seven years out of the workforce. It restarted my confidence to return to clinical practice Available on request The SonoRefresh program is designed to include elements fulfilling the requirements of ASAR for Sonographers who have been, for whatever reason, been out of the workforce for some time. A review of anatomical landmarks, system operation, new technologies and a practical component is offered to refresh the skills required in general sonography. $2475 inc. GST 40

41 CANON 3-DAY ESSENTIALS 3 DAY COURSE Available on request This course has been designed for sonographers working on Canon ultrasound systems to help improve productivity & workflow through increased system and technology knowledge in a variety of clinical situations and applications. This course is clinically focussed with a large practical component. Students will learn from experienced AIU tutors new scanning techniques to help improve clinical confidence in a variety of clinical areas. Unlike traditional applications training, this program is designed to also train the sonographer in scanning techniques alongside the more technical training. The technology and system controls will be discussed regarding the following scanning regions: 1. Upper abdomen 2. MSK shoulder and other regions 3. Carotid Arteries 4. Lower limb arteries & veins 5. Obstetrics 6. Thyroid $2400 inc. GST NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice. 41

42 INTERNATIONAL ULTRASOUND TRAINING Ask about our tailored courses held in: Hong Kong Singapore New Zealand Ask about our tailored courses held in: HONG KONG SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND For more information, please call Kim on

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44 AUSTRALIA S PREMIER ULTRASOUND TRAINING SCHOOL CONTACT info@aiu.edu.au Phone: Fax: STREET ADDRESS Ground Floor, 2 Miami Key, Broadbeach Waters, QLD 4218, Australia POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 429, Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218, Australia Register on our website for new course details and updates: KEEP IN TOUCH! Twitter.com/AIUMedEd Linkedin.com/company/ NOTE: The courses, dates and prices are subject to change without notice.