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INTRODUCTION TO BEDSIDE ULTRASOUND ELECTIVE

EMERMED 958
Course Description

Focus on learning and practicing skills in clinical ultrasound (US) in the Emergency Department setting, under direct supervision by Emergency Medicine faculty. Receive teaching in core clinical US skills including evaluation of the aorta, echocardiography, gallbladder, renal, inferior vena cava, female pelvis, FAST, deep vein thrombosis, ocular, and lung exams. Complete hands-on scanning with ultrasound-trained faculty focusing on the above areas of expertise.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall, Spring

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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