Musculoskeletal Course for Nurses and AHPs

Course Description

AACES Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course for Allied Health Professionals (AHP)s This program is designed as an introduction for allied health professionals who are exploring point of care ultrasound to enhance the evaluation and management of the patients with upper and lower limb pathologies. By providing a structured and systematic approach, all major joints are covered. Learning is delivered in an interactive format and with the small class sizes, attendees are encouraged to engage through discussion with the faculty. Participant will develop ultrasound pattern recognition of the major tendons, ligaments, and muscles surrounding joints as well as understand how dynamic assessments can aid in the evaluation of pathologies. Case discussions will enhance learning by making the ultrasound clinically relevant. The format will be live scanning of a subject to familiarize participants with a standardized regional scanning protocol, followed by practical hands-on sessions. Additional didactic teaching may be done to highlight specific key pathologies and their sonographic appearance. During practical sessions, participants will be guided to perform bedside scans on volunteers and the faculty will pass on pearls of wisdom from their personal experience of performing musculoskeletal ultrasound. With a trainer to trainee ratio to a maximum of 1:5, there is also ample time provided for participants to develop essential motor skills during the Hands-on training sessions. To complete learning, there will also be a formative assessment, where delegates can challenge themselves on the theoretical and practical aspects of musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Who Should Attend?

Nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and other healthcare workers involved in the management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints. Participants should ideally have a basic understanding and appreciation of ultrasound physics – but it will be covered/revised during the course.