Course description
This course leverages over 15 years of global experience by WINFOCUS in teaching Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS).
The US-NURSE© course is specifically designed for nurses and paramedics who are new to ultrasound, aiming to advance their skills in performing essential bedside assessments and managing patients, particularly within acute care environments.
The curriculum includes ultrasound-guided peripheral vein cannulation, bladder evaluation and catheter placement, assessment of the prandial state and nasogastric tube insertion, as well as verification of correct oro-tracheal tube placement and effective ventilation.
Additionally, completion of this course serves as preparation for obtaining the internationally recognized WINFOCUS US-NURSE© certification.
Course content
This course leverages over 15 years of global experience by WINFOCUS in teaching Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS).
The US-NURSE© course is specifically designed for nurses and paramedics who are new to ultrasound, aiming to advance their skills in performing essential bedside assessments and managing patients, particularly within acute care environments.
Course outline
- Basics of Ultrasound Physics and Equipment
- US-guided peripheral Veins Access for Adults & Pediatrics
- Bladder assessment and US-guided catheter placement
- Prandial state assessment and nasogastric tube placement