To be eligible to apply for this Level 1 Point Of Care Ultrasound Sign-Off Day, candidates will be required to submit the following :

v  Proof of completion of a Core level 1 RCEM-approved course

v  Completion of an ultrasound logbook ( use template provided) showing proof of ongoing experience and the use of ultrasound in appropriate clinical settings. Core accreditation is aimed to be competency-based and not numerically defined (i.e. solely based on a number of scans undertaken). However, it is advised that the General logbook should include a MINIMUM of:

o   10 eFAST scans

o   10 AAA scans

o   5 Vascular accesses using USS of which AT LEAST 1 must be central access.

o   10 ELS scans

NOTE: There should be a MINIMUM of 50% of these performed with supervision from an accredited Core supervisor. There should be a MINIMUM of 2 cases in FAST/AAA and 1 case in ELS where there were 'positive' findings.

v  A signed Competency Assessment Completion Form ( use the template provided) by a nominated Local EM Ultrasound Lead confirming that they have checked your logbook and certificate. With this form, they approve you for Competency Assessment. The following is a list of local EM Ultrasound leads (If there is nobody available in your training department to sign the Completion Form, please upload a blank form ).

At a later date : 

v  Proof of completion of all 7 RCEM Learning ultrasound modules (Indications, Physics, Image Acquisition, eFAST, Aortic Assessment, Echo in Life Support and Vascular Access)