CEM - Specialised Skills Training

Ultrasound

The College of Emergency Medicine includes Ultrasound in the curriculum for trainees. A subgroup has been established to look at this area and the purpose of the group is shown here

There are two levels of Ultrasound proficiency for the CEM

Level 1 in Ultrasound which can be accessed here

Level 2 Certification in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound can be viewed here.  Enquiries about Level 2 training and standards should be addressed to Bob Jarman, Level 2 Working Group Lead. 

A certificate in Ultrasound can be achieved - details here.  Applications for the Certificate should be addressed to Paul Atkinson, Certification Board Chair.

A further document describes the assessment process for a practitioner to demonstrate competence in ultrasound at level 1.

The curriculum for ultrasound training can be downloaded separately CEM - Specialised Skills Training - Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Curriculum or can be seen within the CEM - Curriculum.

Each region now has a Ultrasound Training Co-ordinator who should be able to provide advice and leadership for the members wishing to develop their skills. CEM - Specialised Skills Training - Regional Ultrasound Training Co-ordinators A list of the approved centres for Level one and beyond training courses can be downloaded CEM - Specialised Skills Training - Approved Ultrasound Courses

A recent addition to this page is an outline business case for the purchase of an ultrasound machine. We hope it is helpful. It can be downloaded below.

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