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Ultrasound for Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) - Level 3 (Integration)
Programme Code: TGS-2022011720 (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous)
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
1-Day
Date / Time
- 22/08/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 09 Aug 2024)
Applicants are encouraged to sign up for 1 preferred run. Please refer to Application Deadline above for the registration closing dates.
Programme Highlights
Operated by AIU Singapore in collaboration with the Centre for Healthcare Simulation, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, This course enables doctors to integrate their prior learning, of acquiring and interpreting ultrasound images, into a patient management pathway if they diagnose free fluid or free air in the chest and abdomen.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
1. To obtain the skills to integrate an eFAST protocol Point of Care UltraSound (PoCUS) into the patient management pathway in emergency assessment of shortness of breath and chest/abdominal pain.
2. Become a safe and experienced PoCUS practitioner.
A practitioner who completes this program will be recognised and acknowledged as being competent in performing point of care ultrasound for their patient’s welfare.
Benefits of Attending
- Expedited patient management pathways
- Improved patient outcomes
- Reduced healthcare costs through improved management, choice of further testing and base knowledge of ultrasound applications and reports
Who Should Attend
- Anaesthetists
- Cardiologists
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Family physicians (GP’s)
- Intensivists
- Internal medicine
- Obstetricians
- Orthopedic
- Paediatricians
- Pain management specialists
- Radiologists
- Rehabilitation specialists
- Renal physicians
- Rheumatologists
- Sonographers
- Sports medicine physicians
- Surgeons
- Urologists
- Any other medical professionals with an interest in PoCUS
Participants who completed the Level 2 (Acquisition) module of the same course are highly encouraged to attend.
Trainer Profile
Course Agenda
For an overview of the course outline, click here.
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Topics
In-Person Session
AM
- Meet and greet
- Practical scanning
- Clinician led case based discussion
PM
- Practical scanning
- Student case presentations
- 1:1 Assessment (Rubric)
- Image interpretation normal / abnormal / clinical relevance
- Post-course quiz
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Complete Level 1 (Acquisition) and Level 2 (Interpretation) modules of the same course.
Qualification: MBBS with SMC registration.
Equipment: Regular access to an ultrasound machine and patients.
Commitment:
- Willingness to commit to uploading images and case studies for eligibility to progress to the next level.
- No previous ultrasound experience is necessary.
- A desire to grow professionally.
Assessment components include a demonstration (mini simulation), practical exam, two online tests, as well as a logbook and case submission with tutor review. A minimum number of acceptable quality cases are required.
Awards and Certification
Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion.
In addition, the following accreditation points are awarded:
- CME points accredited by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$2750
$2750
$2750
$2750
$2750
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1925
$1925
$1925
$1925
Nett Course Fee
$2750
$825
$825
$825
$825
8% GST on Nett Course Fee
$220
$66
$66
$66
$66
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2970
$891
$891
$891
$891
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$550
–
$550
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2970
$891
$341
$891
$341
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Application Deadline
TBA
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