GCUS Starting a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program 2021 (VIDEOS)

Overview

GCUS Starting a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program 2021 (VIDEOS) is an online course designed to support physicians assigned to lead emergency and critical care ultrasound programs. This course provides detailed guidance on coordinating program development, leadership responsibilities, and administrative oversight to efficiently implement point-of-care ultrasound technology within clinical settings.

On-demand Emergency Medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course focuses on the practical aspects of establishing and managing a point-of-care ultrasound program in emergency and critical care departments. It addresses administrative challenges, program coordination, faculty training, and system evaluation.

• The Ultrasound Director’s Job Description
• Finances of an Ultrasound Program
• Purchasing an Ultrasound System
• Factors to Consider
• Evaluation Mechanism
• Image Archiving
• Quality Assurance
• Setting up a Program
• Who Scans and Who Reviews
• Communication
• Documentation
• Timelines
• Training and Credentialing Faculty
• Navigating Administrative and Other Department Support
• Q/A and Panel Discussions

Objectives

• Increase participants’ knowledge to establish an emergency medicine and/or critical care ultrasound program.
• Develop an ultrasound director job description.
• Outline expected finances of an ultrasound program to develop a budget and calculate anticipated return on investment.
• State factors involved with the evaluation and purchase of ultrasound equipment.
• List viable options for image archiving and documentation, including corresponding advantages and disadvantages.
• Develop a faculty training and credentialing process.
• Outline options for obtaining support from administrators and other departments for ultrasound program development.

Speakers

This course features expert faculty experienced in emergency and critical care ultrasound program development, leadership, and administration to provide practical insights and guidance.

Target Audience

Physicians and other medical professionals involved with Emergency and/or Critical Care Ultrasound who have accepted a leadership role to coordinate and direct an ultrasound program within emergency or critical care departments.

Why This Topic Matters

The GCUS Starting a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program 2021 (VIDEOS) course assists emergency medicine professionals in navigating the administrative and clinical complexities of ultrasound program development. Point-of-care ultrasound is a rapidly expanding diagnostic tool requiring structured implementation supported by effective leadership in emergency and critical care specialties.

MedHub Central provides access to this comprehensive resource to strengthen expertise and confidence in managing ultrasound programs, reinforcing best practices critical to clinical and administrative success in emergency medicine.