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Advanced Modular (1–3 days)
POCUS — Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Bedside answers in real time.
Focused ultrasound for emergency, trauma and ICU clinicians — FAST, cardiac, lung, IVC and vascular access.
Duration
Modular (1–3 days)
Best for
Emergency physicians +3 more
Format
Hands-on scanning on live models + simulators
Certification
AFAI Certificate
Learning outcomes
What you'll walk away able to do.
- Perform a focused FAST exam
- Assess cardiac function & pericardial effusion
- Evaluate lungs (A/B-lines, sliding, effusion)
- Use ultrasound for IV / central access
Curriculum
Inside the programme.
01
Knobology & physics
- Probe selection
- Image optimisation
02
FAST & cardiac
- E-FAST views
- Subxiphoid & PLAX cardiac
03
Lung & IVC
- BLUE protocol
- IVC for volume status
04
Vascular access
- US-guided peripheral & central lines
Who this is for
- Emergency physicians
- Intensivists
- Anaesthesiologists
- Trauma surgeons
Details
- Format
- Hands-on scanning on live models + simulators
- Certification
- AFAI POCUS Module Certificate
Assessment
Participation, practical demonstration and faculty feedback where applicable.
Ideal setting
Small-group training with hands-on skill stations.
Customisation
Can be adapted for audience profile, location, language, participant count and institutional documentation needs.
