POCUS - Level 1 in Collaboration with the Education Training and Research division of the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
Day 1
1. Introduction to Sonography
- Overview of sonography and its applications
- Basic principles of ultrasound imaging
- Introduction to the equipment and instrumentation used in sonography
2. Anatomy and Physiology
- Review of relevant anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Understanding the anatomical structures visualized in sonography
3. Physics and Instrumentation
- Principles of ultrasound physics
- Ultrasound wave propagation, reflection, and absorption
- Instrumentation and controls of the ultrasound machine
- Image optimization and artifact recognition
4. Patient Care and Safety
- Patient positioning and preparation
- Infection control and aseptic techniques
- Patient safety considerations and risk management
- Ethical and Legal aspects of sonography
5. Clinical Practicum and Hands-on Training
- Practical training on ultrasound equipment and techniques
- Clinical practicum to gain real-world experience
- Hands-on scanning experience under the supervision
6. Professional Development and Continuing Education and Accreditation
- Professional Standards and Ethics in Sonography
- Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
- Preparation for certification and licensing examinations
Course Content
1. Introduction to lung ultrasound
2. E-fast examinations
3. BLUE protocol and RUSH protocol
4. Vascular access and fracture detection
Each section will be accompanied by live demonstrations.
Day 2
Resume of the previous day followed by hands-on in an interactive manner.
- The maximum 8 candidates per batch.
- Venue-Regional training center for acute care-District General Hospital-Gampaha.
- Course Fee
- Consultant level-Rs.15,000 including meals.
- Senior Registrars and MOs Rs.12,000 including meals.
- Evaluated by pre-test and post-test
- Some of the lectures will be delivered from the USA via video conferencing by experts in the field.
- At the end of the course, a world-recognized certificate will be awarded.
- As per the institution’s ethical committee’s guidelines, live demonstrations / live hands-on sessions will be added
- **Please note the course is available for Doctors
We are delighted to announce that the first batch of students has successfully completed the course!
The capacity for the second batch has been met, and we are now accepting registrations for the next batch.
Notice: We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances POCUS - Level 1 course scheduled to begin on 14/09/23 has been postponed until further notice.
POCUS Level 1 in Collaboration with the Education training and research division of the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka Programme Details
DAY 1 – TBD
8.30 am – 8.50 am – Registration & Pre Test
8.50 am – 9.00 am – Introduction by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe
9.00 am – 10.00 am – Image Formation and Basic Physics of Ultrasound by Prof. Janaka Wansapura via video conferencing from Texas, USA
10.00 am – 10.15 am – Q&A Session
10.15 am – 10.45 am – Anatomy of an Ultrasound Machine by Miss. Navoda Athapaththu Application Specialist, Samsung Ultrasound
10.45 am – 11.15 am – Hands-on Session
11.15 am – 11.45am – Tea Break
11.45 am – 12.15 pm – Basic concepts of lung ultrasound by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe
12.15 pm – 1.00 pm – Hands-on session
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm- Introduction to blue protocol by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm – Lunch
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Introduction to E- Fast by Dr. Madhawa Dangampola, Consultant, Emergency physician, DGH Gampaha
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm – Hands-on session of the day
4.00 pm – Evening tea & Daybreak
Day 2 – TBD
9.00 am – 10. 00 am- Summary of the previous day & basic cardiac windows by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe
10.00 am – 10.30 am – Introduction to rush protocol by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe
10.30 am – 11.00 am – Tea break
11.00 am – 12.00 pm – Ulrasound based clinical round
12.00 pm – 1.00 pm – Vascular access and fracture detection and other applications in trauma by Prof. Aruna Munasinghe & Dr. Madhawa Dangampola
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm – Hands-on session
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm – Lunch
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Application of POCUS in Neurocritical Care
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm – Hands-on session
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm – Post-test & Q&A
4.00 pm – Certificate award & closing remarks
Internationally accredited certificates will be awarded.
All participants be present at the CPD center for medical officers, main building, 2nd floor, DGH Gampaha by 8.30 a.m.