Pain Medicine Ultrasound Course
Course Description
Specificallydesigned for healthcare providers who are exploring point of care ultrasound to enhance
the management of patients with chronic pain.
Pain Medicine Ultrasound Course gives you two days of intensive. highly interactive learning and
practical information that you can immediately put to use in your practice.
Each topic consists of an introductory lecture followed by hands-on practice using live models
Covering all the aspects of Ultrasound application in Chronic Pain. this course presents a
systematic and focused assessment with ultrasound. Lectures are succinct and delivered in
an interactive format. The participant will develop ultrasound pattern recognition of the
neuraxial structures. peripheral nerves, major tendons, ligaments. and muscles
surrounding t hese joints. The case discussions will focus on pathologies that are commonly
encountered.
The Hands-on Training is the cornerstone of the program. During these sessions,
participants will be guided to perform bedside scans on volunteers. The scanning protocols
and pearls and pitfalls to perform interventions and obtaining high-quality diagnoses are
emphasized. With 9 hours set aside for live demonstration and scanning. and keeping the
trainer to trainee ratio to a maximum of 1:5. participants will have ample opportunities to
practise during the hands-on training sessions.
Who Should Attend
Chronic pain physicians. Anaesthesiologists. sports physicians. orthopaedic surgeons.
emergency physicians. nurse practitioners. residents. medical officers and healthcare
workers involved in the management of patients with chronic pain and musculoskeletal
complaints. Participants should already have a basic understanding and appreciation of
ultrasound physics.
ACGME Competency
This course is designed to meet oneor moreof the following ACGME competencies:
- Patient Care
- Medical Knowledge
- Practice-Based Learning and Improvement