Course Description
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an important tool in cardiac assessment. It has the benefits of being performed rapidly and safely at the bedside and is free from ionizing radiation. The KidSONO Introduction to Cardiac Windows module equips learners with the skills to obtain the five standard cardiac views used in pediatric PoCUS. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently acquire these fundamental cardiac windows and recognize the relevant anatomy.
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indications and limitations of cardiac PoCUS
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain the five standard views of the heart utilized in PoCUS
- Distinguish and identify the relevant cardiac anatomy
Course Content
- Text-based review
- Instructional video
- Theory quiz
- Log supervised scans and evaluations
- Benchmark assessment: Image generation
- Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
- Image interpretation quiz
- Course evaluation
- Certificate of completion
