The Thoracic ultrasound certified training programme is a three-part programme designed to train qualified doctors to independently perform thoracic ultrasound.
This one-and-a-half day course will focus on practical aspects of thoracic ultrasound (TUS) procedures including demonstrations on volunteers, and discussion and interpretation of clinical cases. Each of the six topics will begin with a short overview with selected key elements and pitfalls.
Following the online course, all participants will create a portfolio of ten TUS scans and review five cases from other participants.
- Phase 1: Create a portfolio of 10 TUS scans by 29 January, 2025
- Phase 2: Review five cases from other participants on the shared portal between 5-10 February, 2025
Participants who attend the live online course and complete the post-course requirements will be awarded a certification of completion for part two and will be eligible to proceed to part three of the TUS training programme.
The next Part 3 – OSCE will take place in Copenhagen, on 1 March, 2025. Another OSCE will be planned in September 2025 in Amsterdam at the ERS congress venue.
Topics
- Basic knobology
- Normal lung and FLUS examination technique
- Chest wall, parietal pleura and related structures
- Effusion, pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome
- Lung consolidation, diaphragm, abdomen and heart
- Invasive procedures
Course format
- Lectures
- Live demonstrations
- Pre-recorded procedures
- Interactive Q&A
- Small-group breakout sessions with discussions and interpretations of clinical cases
Please note that all timings are in Central European Time (CET). Recordings of each session will be made available after the event to registered participants.
Pre-requisites
Only successful participants of part one of this training programme can register for this course.
CME credits
This course has been accredited by EBAP (European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology) with the Mark of Excellence with 19.5 CME credits.
| ERS members | €625 |
| Non-ERS members | €650 |
| Early career member | €600 |
Cancellation policy
Registration fees for this online activity are non-refundable.
Terms and conditions
Registering for someone else? Contact registration@ersnet.org
Five ERS bursaries are available, which cover the registration fees for the online course.
To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- Under 40 years old
- A member of ERS
Please note that only one bursary may be allocated per person, per calendar year.
To apply, sign in to your myERS account when registering for this course. If you meet the criteria listed above, you will have the option to apply for the bursary at the time of registration.
You will be prompted to complete a digital form as part of the bursary application and to upload your CV. Please complete the form, attach your CV and then submit.
Please note that only completed application forms with an attached CV will be considered.
- Bursary application deadline: 15 October, 2024
- Bursary application notification: 29 October, 2024