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Point‑of‑Care Ultrasound (PoCUS)

 

Focus: Bedside ultrasound skills to support rapid diagnosis, monitoring, and procedural guidance.

Training emphasis includes:

  • Ultrasound machine operation and image optimisation
  • Core PoCUS applications (e.g. focused cardiac, lung, abdominal scans)
  • Ultrasound‑guided procedures using task trainers

Facilities & resources:

  • Portable ultrasound machines with multiple probes
  • Ultrasound task trainers and phantoms
  • Supervised scanning stations

Learning approach: Hands‑on scanning practice with real‑time feedback and competency‑based assessment.