Achieving RCEM Level ONE POCUS Competency!

 After logging into your RCEM Learning account, complete all 8 Ultrasound eLearning modules under the curriculum tab. These are 

• U1 Ultrasound Physics
• U2 Sectional and Ultrasonic Anatomy
• U3 Pathology in relation to ultrasound
• U4 Administration and governance
• U5 FAST
• U6 AAA
• U7 Vascular access
• U8 Echo in Life support (ELS)

 Enter "Level ONE ultrasound course in U.K." into your internet search engine and pick your preferred course. These usually run over 1-2 days. There are lectures on basics of ultrasound, knobology, FAST, AAA, Vascular access, echo in life support & governance followed by hands on training with tutors. You will be given a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

You could just use the NHS E-portfolio! 

OR
If you prefer writing on paper/word document please use the following checklist.

1. Case reflection Title
2. Your name:
3. GMC number:
4. Date of case:
5. Location:
6. Patient's gender:
7. Patient's age:
8. Equipment used:
9. Ultrasound application used (FAST/AAA/echo/Vascular access)
10. Describe the clinical scenario:
11. How was ultrasound used in this case?
12. Were you able to obtain usable images?
13. Were you able to interpret the images?
14. Did Ultrasound change management of the patient?
15. What did you learn from this case?
16. Images if available (anonymous)

50% of your log-book can be practice scans! So come along to one of our monthly HOT-POCUS sessions. We can do just the scans you need! You will be given feedback on each scan you perform - correcting your technique, tips to acquire and optimize your scans. All scans performed can be logged and signed off on the day.