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Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Masterclass Lung and Cardiac Applications for APNs

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Title: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop: Lung and Cardiac Applications for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)

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This intensive 4-hour workshop is designed to introduce APNs to lung and cardiac POCUS to enhance their clinical practice. The program combines theoretical foundations with hands-on practice to allow participants to pick up practical skills for clinical application. Participants will wngage in modules covering POCUS lung and cardiac techniques, with emphasis on image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration. 

Workshop Objectives:

  • Demonstrate understanding in basic POCUS lung scanning techniques and image interpretation.
  • Perform basic cardiac ultrasound views and recognize normal cardiac anatomy
  • Apply POCUS findings to clinical decision-making for acutely ll patients in advanced nursing practice. 

Who Should Attend: APNs interested in enhancing their practice through POCUS, particularly those working in acute medical wards, emergency, or critical care settings.

 Time   Topic 
 0830 - 0840 hr   Introduction by Course Lead 
 0840 - 0910 hr  Basics of POCUS Lung
 0910 - 1010 hr

 POCUS Lung Prctical Session:

(4 stations, rotate every 15 mins) - 

- Linear - Pluera

- M Mode

- Lung bases: Kidney, liver/spleen & lung

- Cardiac scenarios to discuss: Interstitial disease, pleural effusions

 1010 - 1025 hr   Break
 1025 - 1105 hr  Basics of POCUS Heart
 1105 - 1225 hr

 POCUS Heart Practical session:

(4 stations, rotate every 15 mins) -

- PLAX

- PSAX

- SC

- IVC

Clinical scenarios to discuss: Shock

 1225 - 1240 hr

 Q&A

Course Evaluation