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GUSI Partner50 CPD Points
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Hands-on ultrasound training partnered with Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) for rapid diagnostic scanning.
Course Overview
This comprehensive POCUS course, offered in partnership with the Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI), gives clinicians direct, hands-on training to perform bed-side diagnostic ultrasound scans. Acquire the skills to immediately visualize internal structures, helping you make fast and accurate decisions in emergency, critical care, and primary care settings.
Syllabus & Core Objectives
1Ultrasound physics, transducer selection, and knobology
2eFAST Exam (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)
3Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) and basic cardiac views
4Lung and pleural ultrasound (identifying pneumothorax, effusion, consolidation)
5Abdominal ultrasound (biliary tree, aorta, renal assessment)
6Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) compression ultrasound
7Ultrasound-guided vascular access (internal jugular, femoral, peripheral IVs)
8Obstetric point-of-care ultrasound (fetal viability, positioning, gestational age)
Prerequisites
Practicing Medical Doctor, Clinical Officer, or Sonographer.
Target Audience
DoctorsClinical OfficersAnesthetistsEmergency PhysiciansOB/GYN Clinicians
Duration4 Days (32 Hours)
CPD Credits50 Points
Tuition FeesKSh 45,000Includes manual, AHA certification, and practical exams.