Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a practical and effective bedside tool for diagnosing acute appendicitis in pediatric patients, where timely assessment and minimizing radiation are priorities. The KidSONO Appendicitis module allows learners to develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to perform and interpret PoCUS for suspected appendicitis.

Upon completion, learners will be able to identify when PoCUS is appropriate in suspected appendicitis, perform the technique effectively, and recognize ultrasound findings that support the diagnosis.

• Describe the indication and limitations of point-of-care ultrasound for detecting appendicitis in pediatric patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a PoCUS examination  of a patient looking for appendicitis
• Distingush appendicitis from normal
• Apply the skill to common clinical scenarios.

• Text-based review
• Instructional video
• Benchmark assessment: Theoretical knowledge
• Log supervised scans (25)
• Benchmark assessment: Image generation
• Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
• Course evaluation
• Certificate of completion