Course Description
This six week course is intended to give beginner healthcare students and practitioners a head start on understanding, analyzing, and interpreting basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms. At the end of the course, the participant can methodically analyze and interpret fundamental ECG rhythms originating from various anatomical regions of the heart.
Delivery Mode | Online |
Description | The asynchronous interacting online only method will be used. Each topic will contain at least 20 mins of pre-recorded lecture videos, usually spread out over multiple sessions. It will be aligned with the UMTGI IUC protocol. |
Place | Moodle platform only |
Method | Asynchronous (not at the same time) interaction between the course tutor and students Engage in interactive course content (pre-recorded minilectures, assignments, discussions, etc.) at any time |
Participants who achieve an overall grade point average of 70% or higher in both the discussion forum and the module end assessment will be given a certificate of completion.
Total grade | Pass grade | |
Discussion Forum | 100% | 70% |
Module End assessment | 100% | 70% |
Course Description
This Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course is primarily intended for primary care junior doctors to help in making clinical management decisions in the care of patients. POCUS is not designed to replace the traditional, detailed ultrasound exam. POCUS relies on the integration of patient history, physical examination and the ultrasound performed and interpreted by the clinician at the point of care. The course begins with the introduction of basic knowledge and sonography principles. It also covers the major topics like FAST, E-FAST, solid organ injuries and practical points in acute abdominal pain.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the young junior doctors will be able
– To learn basic knowledge in ultrasound
– To incorporate this knowledge into their daily clinical practice
– To help guide management in acutely ill and injured patients by using ultrasound as a bedside tool
Delivery Mode | Online |
Description | The asynchronous interacting online only method will be used. Each topic will contain at least 20 mins of pre-recorded lecture videos, usually spread out over multiple sessions. It will be aligned with the UMTGI IUC protocol. |
Place | Moodle platform only |
Method | Asynchronous (not at the same time) interaction between the course tutor and students Engage in interactive course content (pre-recorded minilectures, assignments, discussions, etc.) at any time |
Main Topic | Course tutor | |
Week 0 | Enrollment | |
Course synopsis & reading list (pdf) | ||
Week 1 | PoCUS introduction and FAST | Dr Eric |
FAST and E-FAST | Dr Chan Chan | |
Week 2 | Solid organ injuries | Dr Eric |
Acute abdominal pain – 1 | Dr Chan Chan | |
Week 3 | Acute abdominal pain – 2 | Dr Chan Chan |
Week 4 | Completion assessment & Survey |
Participants who achieve an overall grade point average of 70% or higher in both the discussion forum and the module end assessment will be given a certificate of completion.
Total grade | Pass grade | |
Discussion Forum | 100% | 70% |
Module End assessment | 100% | 70% |