Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Certified Training Programme

About the programme

This three-part training programme teaches participants to independently and competently perform endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Part one of the programme covers the theoretical knowledge that is required for EBUS, part two focuses on clinical and simulation training, and part three provides supervised training.

The programme should be completed within two years. It is suitable for qualified medical doctors with prior experience of performing bronchoscopies, TNM classification of malignant tumours, and staging of lung cancer patients.

Learning outcomes

Following completion of this training programme, participants will be able to:

• Independently assess patient history and results.
• Identify indications and contraindications.
• Perform independent procedures.
• Interpret results, draw conclusions and identify next steps.
• Identify treatment and referral options.
• Advise treatment teams on next steps in patient care.

Learning outcomes are described in more detail in the EBUS curriculum.

Pre-requisites for all participants

• Part one: medical doctors must have experience of performing bronchoscopies, TNM classifications and patient staging.
• Part two: participants must have completed part one of the programme.
• Part three: participants must have completed parts one and two of the programme.
• Participants must be able to access EBUS equipment at their local institution.

Programme overview

Part one: theory

Part one of the EBUS training programme is accredited with 17 continuing medical education (CME) credits for the part one course and four CME credits for online modules. The structure of part one is as follows:

Part two: clinical and simulation training

Part two of the EBUS training programme is accredited with 17 CME credits, which are awarded for attendance of the two-day clinical observation and simulation course. The structure of part two is as follows:

Part three: supervised training

Part three of the EBUS training programme is accredited with 17 continuing medical education (CME) credits, which are awarded for the submission of 20 case reports and three video procedures. The structure of part three is as follows:

Registration fees

• Participants who fail the part one assessment the first time can register to re-sit for an administrative fee of €50.
• Participants who fail to meet the standard required for the part three video assessment can register to re-submit videos for a fee of €200.