The use of focussed ultrasound in Emergency Medicine is a key skill of the modern emergency physician. As an Emergency Medicine trainee, you are expected to acquire this skill in the course of training.
The are five elements to Core Ultrasound Training
1 Completion of a Core (Level 1) RCEM approved course OR approved local modular training. For CSTEM trainees, attendance at the CSTEM Ultrasound training day meets this criterium.
2 Completion of 7 essential RCEMLearning Online sessions. These are available at http://www.rcemlearning.co.uk
3 A general logbook evidencing on-going experience and the use of ultrasound in appropriate clinical cases and settings.
4 A reflective logbook of 10 pictorial case studies
5 Final sign-off by means of competency sign-off
The following documents provide additional information that may be of benefit.
Emergency Department Policy on Ultrasound Use. (currently under revision)
Training Requirements for Emergency Ultrasound Training in Ireland
RCEM Training Pathway for Emergency Ultrasound Training
Sign-Off Documents for Emergency Ultrasound Training
A useful resource for ultrasound training is http://www.POCUSIreland.org