Level-1

Focused on level 1 sign off for EM physicians or trainees, this process will be organized as

1. 16-hours introductory course
2. One to two years of scanning practice with completion of a logbook
3. Theoretical and practical competence testing

Introductory course

Criteria

1. Minimum of 16 hours
2. Content
   • Knobology & basic physics
   • AAA
   • Vascular access
   • US in shock: RUSH
   • US in trauma: eFAST
3. Max. 4 participants / teacher

Any course (national/international) complying to these criteria is eligible. A list of endorsed courses will be made available to candidates or endorsing may be requested on case-to-case basis.

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Scanning practice with logbook

Competency testing