Cs-041086 MWHC Emergency Department APP Ultrasound Skills Refresher
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Type
Clinical Simulation

Credit
No
Description
This refresher course is designed for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the MedStar Washington Hospital ... show more
This refresher course is designed for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Department to reinforce and advance point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills. The session provides hands-on practice with key emergency ultrasound applications, including the FAST exam, cardiac, thoracic, abdominal, vascular assessments, and ultrasound-guided intravenous (IV) access. APPs will review image acquisition techniques, interpretation, and integration of findings into clinical decision-making. Faculty-led instruction will ensure learners strengthen confidence, accuracy, and efficiency in bedside ultrasound use.
show lessObjectives
- Identify common pitfalls and limitations in emergency ultrasound.
- Perform ultrasound-guided IV placement safely and effectively.
- Practice image acquisition and optimization techniques.
- Review core ultrasound protocols relevant to emergency care.
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Fees
Free
Activity Director
Kevin Bradshaw
Activity Coordinators
Raphael Bull
RayQuall Hutchinson
Arcadia Trvalik
Arcadia Trvalik
RayQuall Hutchinson
Arcadia Trvalik
Arcadia Trvalik
Organization
MedStar Health System and Shared Services