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Ultrasound for Gallbladder and Common Bile Duct - Level 2 (Interpretation)
Programme Code: TGS-2022011708 (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous)
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
1-Day
Date / Time
- 01/08/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 19 July 2024)
- 17/09/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 2 Sept 2024)
- 03/12/2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Register by 18 Nov 2024)
Applicants are encouraged to sign up for 1 preferred run. Please refer to the 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 acquire and interpret ultrasound images to identify and assess for cholelithiasis, gallbladder wall thickening, pericholecystic free fluid and common bile duct (CBD) dilatation.
Course Objective:
To utilise diagnostic ultrasound to answer the urgent clinical question: “Is there a cholecystitis or CBD dilatation?” in the emergency environment.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
1. Consolidate the student’s existing skills to accurately and safely operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to acquire images of the gallbladder in two planes and CBD at porta hepatis.
2. Understand how to accurately measure the gallbladder wall and CBD diameter.
3. To interpret the complexity of anatomy and pathologies encountered when incorporating Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) of the gallbladder and CBD into an urgent patient management pathway in suspicion of cholecystitis and CBD dilatation.
4. Become a safe and experienced PoCUS practitioner.
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 1 (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 demonstration
- Practical scanning: Revisit of technique and skills
- 5 minute self-reflection
- Pathology lecture
- Practical scanning
PM
- Case based discussion
- Practical scanning
- 1:1 Assessment (Rubric)
- Image interpretation normal / abnormal
- Closing discussion & post-course quiz
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Complete Level 1 (Acquisition) module 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 practical exam, two online tests, 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. Please note that learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet either of these requirements.
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
$2600
$2600
$2600
$2600
$2600
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1820
$1820
$1820
$1820
Nett Course Fee
$2600
$780
$780
$780
$780
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$234
$70.20
$70.20
$70.20
$70.20
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2834
$850.20
$850.20
$850.20
$850.20
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$520
–
$520
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2834
$850.20
$330.20
$850.20
$330.20
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
- 6 May 2024 run: Register by 22 Apr
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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