Hunter Ultrasound modular emergency RUSH course
“Within the framework of the clinically useful RUSH protocol (Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension), we plan to teach the fundamentals of ‘Level 1’ point of care ultrasound use and provide a pathway for participants of this course to achieve a nationalized standard of ultrasound proficiency and local hospital credentialing in a time and financially efficient manner that is sustainable to all involved”
the course consists of 2 separate day long workshops. A BASIC workshop covering the basics in ultrasound theory, procedures, vascular access and e-FAST/AAA scans and an ADVANCED workshop covering an introduction to Thoracic ultrasound and focused ECHO in life support (FELS). Together, the HUMMER course is aimed at giving critical care practitioners' a well rounded understanding and ability to assess both medically and traumatically critically unwell patients in their care.
The BASIC workshop is a pre-requiste for attendence in the ADVANCED workshop and is accredited by the ACEM ultrasound sub-committee allowing participants to work towards certification in a formal accreditation program in e-FAST, AAA, and vascular access
Courses will be run bi-monthly alternating between Maitland and John Hunter Hospitals, please check the calender adjacement for the most up-to-date times and location. In order to maximize participant involvement and hand's on practice, the course will be limited to 10 participants per course.
As part of the accreditation process of the course, each participant will be required to do pre-workshop online modules before attending each workshop. These modules have been developed by ACEM and made available to both trainee’s and non-training clinicians of ACEM (see link below). Each participant will be required to complete all 4 modules. certificates of completion will need to be presented to HUMMER administrative staff prior to attendence.
Post completion of each course, the participant will be given access to an online logbook accesible by mobile devices and a roster of 'office hours' of the HUMMER course faculty to facilitate ongoing supervision, review and completion of required logbooks.
**For more information on the specifics of HUMMER certification and POCUS use in the our department, click here
***If you have previously completed an ACEM/ASUM accredited Ultrasound course but would still like to enrol in the HUMMER post-course supervision and logbook process, please click here or contact Karen Buxton at karen.buxton@health.nsw.gov.au
Upcoming course dates:
2025:
BASIC Course
March 7th - Advanced trainee (TS1, TS2) course**
April 4th
August 1st
September 26th - Advanced trainee (TS1, TS2) course**
November 14th
**courses designated for accredited trainees of ACEM in there early phase working at Maitland for current term.
2025:
ADVANCED Course
May 2nd
October 24th
**Please understand that due to a high demand for course participants, there is a Policy on Priority of Attendance for both the HUMMER basic and HUMMER advanced courses. For more detailed information, please click here or contact Karen Buxton at karen.buxton@health.nsw.gov.au
****Please take note: You must have completed the Basic course and logged at minimum 10 Ultrasound scans via the online logbook before registering for the Advanced Course
**HUMMER Basic pre-reading includes: Introduction to ED POCUS, Physics, AAA, eFAST and only the ‘Introduction to Procedural Guidance’
***click here for instructions on how to access ACEM ultrasound modules for non-ACEM members
**HUMMER Advanced pre-reading includes: Thoracic/Lung, FELS Anatomy/views, FELS pathology and clinical integration
***click here for instructions on how to access ACEM ultrasound modules for non-ACEM members
Exciting opportunity: Free access to
Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound iBook
by Matt Dawson and Mike Mallin of ultrasoundpodcast fame.
(email the HUMMER faculty for login details.)