This event is part of a suite of masterclasses aimed at Qualified
Advanced Practitioners working across multiple specialities within the North
East, North Cumbria & Yorkshire region. Kindly funded by NHS England North
East & Yorkshire Advancing Practice Faculty. This event is also supported
by ghCritCareEcho.
- Are
you an aspiring POCUS practitioner, but don’t know where to start?
Come
and join us for an interactive day of seminar and workshop-based sessions that
will give you the opportunity to explore how to integrate POCUS in to your
daily practice. Guided by experts in the field, you will have the opportunity
to gain some hands-on practice utilising simulation and virtual-reality modalities.
Provisional
topics to include:
- Principles of ultrasound technology (inc. transducer and mode selection)
- The pearls (advantages) and pitfalls (disadvantages) of USS
- Clinical application of USS
- Training and Accreditation
- Governance
These masterclasses map to the following capabilities within the NHS
England (2017) Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice:
1.1 - Practise in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
1.2 - Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
3.5 - Critically assess and address own learning needs
3.6 - Engage in self-directed learning, critically reflecting to maximise clinical skills and knowledge, as well as own potential to lead and develop both care and services
Click here to download event flyer.
Please note that refreshments and lunch will not be provided at this
event. However, Northumbria University offers a host of catering options across both City and Coach Lane campuses giving you a variety of quality
food and beverage options. Alternatively, you may bring a packed lunch and eat
within the masterclass venue.
Event Location:
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Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus West, NE7 7TR
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Clinical Skills Centre
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See building 4 on Campus map
