University of North Carolina Statewide Point-of-Care
Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop – An Introduction to POCUS

Description

This comprehensive 15-hour, two-day course is designed for family physicians. It will benefit those practicing in the inpatient or outpatient settings who are looking to enhance their point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills. Led by nationally recognized family physicians who are experts in ultrasound education, the course offers a hands-on, interactive learning experience with a low instructor-to-learner ratio of 3:1, ensuring personalized instruction. Participants will engage in live model scanning, utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound simulators, and didactic lectures, covering key POCUS applications relevant to family medicine, including pulmonary, renal and bladder, biliary, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, cardiac, musculoskeletal (MSK) and soft tissue, and procedural ultrasound. To enhance the learning experience, attendees will have access to cart-based ultrasound machines for hands-on practice, as well as handheld ultrasound devices to trial, allowing them to explore different equipment options for clinical use. Whether new to ultrasound or looking to refine their skills, participants will gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience needed to integrate POCUS into their daily practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

 

This workshop is sponsored by the UNC Department of Family Medicine. 

Schedule

Friday, June 6th, 1:00-7:00pm

	Group 1	Group 2
1:00-1:20pm	Welcome and Introduction to Faculty
1:20-1:40pm	Introduction to POCUS in Family Medicine
1:40-2:00pm	"The Basics"- US terms, physics, knobology
2:00-2:20pm	Renal/Bladder Lecture: How to perform the scan
2:20-2:30pm	Break
2:30-2:55 pm	Renal/Bladder Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time	Renal/Bladder Hands-On Scanning
2:55-3:20 pm	Renal/Bladder Hands-On Scanning	Renal/Bladder Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time
3:20-3:40 pm	Biliary Lecture: How to perform the scan
3:40-4:10pm	Biliary Pathology Lecture/ Simulator Time	Biliary Hands-On Scanning
4:10-4:40pm	Biliary Hands-On Scanning	Biliary Pathology Lecture/ Simulator Time
4:40-5:00 pm	Soft Tissue Lecture
5:00-6:00 pm	Dinner (provided) | Pass the Point: Renal/Bladder, Biliary, Soft Tissue
6:00-7:00 pm	Soft Tissue Scanning | Peripheral IV Placement
7:00	Adjourn

Saturday, June 7th, 8:00am-5:00pm

	Group 1	Group 2
8:00-8:10am	Sign-in and breakfast with refreshments
8:10-8:30am	Pulmonary: How to perform the scan
8:30-9:00am	Pulmonary Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time	Pulmonary Hands-On Scanning
9:00-9:30am	Pulmonary Hands-On Scanning	Pulmonary Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time
9:30-9:45am	AAA/IVC Lecture: How to perform the scan
9:45-10:00am	Break
10:00-10:20am	AAA/IVC Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time	AAA/IVC Hands-On Scanning
10:20-10:40am	AAA/IVC Hands-On Scanning	AAA/IVC Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time
10:40-10:55am	DVT: How to perform the Scan
10:55-11:20am	DVT Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time	DVT Hands-On Scanning
11:20-11:45am	DVT Hands-On Scanning	DVT Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time
11:45am-12:45pm	Lunch (provided) | Pass the Pointer: Pulmonary, AAA, IVC, DVT
12:45-1:15pm	Cardiac Lecture How to perform the scan
1:15-2:15pm	Cardiac Pathology Lecture/Simulator Time	Cardiac Hands-on Scanning
2:15-3:15pm	Cardiac Hands-On Scanning	Cardiac Pathology/Simulator Time
3:15-3:30pm	Break
3:30-4:00pm	High yield MSK Lecture
4:00-5:00	MSK Hands-On Scanning
5:00	Adjourn

Registration

The registration fee for this POCUS course is $1,000 per person. This fee includes administrative costs, educational materials, refreshments, and provided meals. 

This live activity has been designated for a maximum of 15 CME Credits through AAFP.