The Thoracic ultrasound certified training programme is a three-part programme designed to train qualified doctors to independently perform thoracic ultrasound.
This two-day course will focus on practical aspects of thoracic ultrasound 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 course, all participants will create a portfolio of 10 TUS scans and review five cases from other participants.
- Phase 1: Create a portfolio of 10 TUS scans by 13 April, 2026
- Phase 2: Review five cases from other participants on the shared portal between 16-23 April, 2026
Participants who attend the 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 is scheduled on 5 September 2026 in Barcelona at the ERS Congress.
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).
Pre-requisites
Only successful participants of part one of this training programme can register for this course.
CME credits
This course has been accredited with the Mark of Excellence by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) with 26.5 CME credits.
| ERS members | €1,400 |
| Non-ERS members | €1,500 |
| Early career member | €1,300 |
Cancellation policy
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, a refund of fees, minus €50 administrative fee, will be applied up to six weeks before the course. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.
Terms and conditions
Registering for someone else? Contact registration@ersnet.org
One ERS bursary is available, which covers the registration fees for the 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 December, 2025
- Bursary application notification: 16 January, 2026