Point of Care Ultrasound by PAs (PoCUS by PAs)

This professional development workshop is inspired by the Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound Society (CPoCUS) Family Medicine CORE Track Curriculum.

It is a ½ day (4 hours) hands on workshop developed by PAs and will teach you the fundamentals of PoCUS using simulation technology and live patients. The workshop uses a practical approach to adult education within an interdisciplinary environment targeting Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Assistants, Respiratory Therapists and Paramedics, but we are open to all learners.

This course does not require any previous PoCUS knowledge or experience; that’s what we want to give you !

There is some pretty heavy pre-workshop work that you have to do, so be prepared to learn. Read more below.

This workshop does not certify you to use PoCUS in your practice.

Details:

Date & time
November 24th, 12:30 – 16:30

Location
Rooms 1-4
Clinical Learning & Simulation Facility, University of Manitoba, Brodie Center, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Participants
12 learners
A combination of PAs, CL.A, NPs, RTs & Paramedics

Registration
There will be a $75 registration fee (refunded upon completion of the course) that will be collected at the time of registration.
Payment of course fees cannot be refunded if you withdraw from the course within 6 weeks prior to the course date. Please contact the course coordinator for assistance

Pre Workshop Requirements
Prior to the workshop, you will need to do 2 things:

1. Secure a CPoCUS non-certified membership here https://cpocus.ca/become-a-member/
   The cost for this is $25
   This will be refunded upon completion of the course.
2. Once you get your membership, you will be required to complete the Family Medicine CORE online curriculum and quiz prior to attending the workshop.
   https://cpocus.ca/family-medicine-core-members/
   This is no easy task. It is long and difficult. expect about 20 hours of work.

Workshop Curriculum
Station #1

i. Sub-Xiphoid Cardiac
ii. Aorta

Station #2

i. Vimedex Simulation Mannequin to explore anatomical planes and structures

Station #3

i. Abdomen- upper quadrants
ii. Abdomen- Pelvis (time permitting)

Station #4

i. Pleural effusion
ii. Pneumothorax

Accreditation
CAPA/PACCC/RCPSC for 1 credit/hr in Section 2 (4 credits total).
CPoCUS Family Medicine Track Curriculum & Quiz

1. 1. Completing the curriculum and quiz will make you eligible for CME Credits through the Royal College (RCPSC) and/or CFPC.
   2. The CPoCUS website walks you through claiming credits and certificates of completion

Contact Information:

Course Coordinator: Chris Barnes
EMAIL: Chris.Barnes@umanitoba.ca

Workshop is SOLD OUT
to be added to the waiting list please email Ana.Mullen@umanitoba.ca