Introduction to the Use of Ultrasound for Healthcare Professionals
Introduction to the Use of Ultrasound for Healthcare Professionals
Description
Ultrasound is rapidly becoming an essential tool across a wide range of clinical disciplines—not just radiology. For Healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses and paramedics, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) enables faster diagnostic assessments, enhances patient safety, and supports more informed clinical decision-making at the bedside. This micro-course offers a concise and practical introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of ultrasound in everyday clinical practice. It is the first step toward integrating ultrasound into your clinical skill set—empowering you to deliver safer, more efficient, and evidence-based care.
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Learners
- Study period
- 9 March – 22 May 2026
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 17 October – 16 November 2025
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Stavanger
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Value and progress
Explain the fundamental principles of ultrasound technology and the physics behind ultrasound waves
Why ultrasound? The usages of ultrasound, ultrasound physics, and ultrasound terminology
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Describe the indications and limitations of using ultrasound in clinical practice
Machine knobology, transducers / probes, and ultrasound scanning modes
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Identify and use basic settings on an ultrasound machine; e.g., gain, depth, frequency
Ultrasound terminology, longitudinal and transverse, artifacts seen on ultrasound, and blood flow / Doppler
ESCO SKILLS
Perform supervised basic ultrasound scans on normal anatomy; e.g., abdomen, vessels
Basic anatomy through ultrasound, including: Abdominal organs, vascular system, and ultrasound-guided peripheral venous cannulation
ESCO SKILLS
Interpret basic ultrasound images and distinguish between normal and pathological anatomy
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), including: Anatomy of the heart, FATE protocol, anatomy of the lungs, lung protocol, and EFAST protocol
ESCO SKILLS
Reflect on ethical and practical considerations while using ultrasound in POCUS examinations
The student can reflect on ethical and practical considerations while using ultrasound in point-of-care ultrasound examinations: Why ultrasound? The usages of ultrasound, and ALARA
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Hosting university
University of Stavanger
