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Ultrasound for Gallbladder and CBD - Level 1 (Acquisition)
Programme Code: TGS-2021006654 (Classroom & Asynchronous)
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
1 Day
Date / Time
- 03/07/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 17 June 2024)
- 26/08/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 12 Aug 2024)
- 14/10/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 30 Sept 2024)
- 13/11/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 28 Oct 2024)
Applicants are encouraged to sign up for 1 preferred run. Please refer to the Application Deadlines 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 will equip healthcare professionals with specific skills in the area of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), which is a powerful tool for diagnosis and guiding interventional procedures in many clinical environments.
Course Objective:
To acquire a complete set of diagnostic quality views to answer the following protocol based clinical question, ‘Is there common bile duct dilatation or evidence of cholecystitis?’.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate effective use of an ultrasound machine
2. Optimise an ultrasound image
3. Recognise normal ultrasound anatomy and describe using sonographic terminology
4. Acquire images of a gallbladder in two planes and the CBD at porta hepatis
5. Record accurate measurements of the GB wall and CBD diameter
With the skills from this course, healthcare professionals will be more efficient in their roles and be able to develop patient-centric ultrasound solutions that will lead to better patient outcomes. Healthcare professionals with an interest in POCUS are highly encouraged to attend this course.
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
- Anaethetists
- 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
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, including individual skill level discussion
- Live scanning demonstration
- Practical scanning practice on real patient models
PM
- Practical scanning practice on real patient models, Individual practice scanning rubric assessment
- Image interpretation discussion
- Post Course Quiz
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
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 multiple choice questions and practical scanning assessment rubrics.
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. Please note that learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet either of these requirements.
In addition, the following accreditation points are awarded:
- CME points accredited by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
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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
$2400
$2400
$2400
$2400
$2400
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1680
$1680
$1680
$1680
Nett Course Fee
$2400
$720
$720
$720
$720
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$216
$64.80
$64.80
$64.80
$64.80
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2616
$784.80
$784.80
$784.80
$784.80
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$480
–
$480
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2616
$784.80
$304.80
$784.80
$304.80
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. Please note that learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet either of these requirements.
Application Deadline
TBA
Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy
- The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
- We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.
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