Education

Our emergency department (ED) trainees are all enrolled in critical care ultrasound training during their term with us.

Trainees performing bedside ultrasounds are supervised by emergency physicians credentialed in bedside ultrasound.

• Didactic teaching - Trainees receive regular Ultrasound education including practical sessions on Extended Focused Assessment using Sonography in Trauma (EFAST), basic echocardiogram, lung, abdominal aortic aneurysm, procedural ultrasound, biliary, renal and deep vein thrombosis
• Bedside teaching - Weekly bedside teaching with one of the ED ultrasound faculty enables trainees to practise and hone their skills
• Feedback - Scans are reviewed weekly and emailed feedback is provided including tips and tricks to improve imaging
• Supervision - We are able to supervise Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound (CCPU) training in all modalities

It is expected that at the end of a 6-month rotation, trainees will achieve accreditation in at least eFAST ultrasound. The RMH ED accreditation for bedside ultrasounds is recognised by all emergency departments in Victoria.