FUSIC Heart

FUSIC Heart

FUSIC Heart is an accredited course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills in cardiac ultrasound within intensive care settings.

FUSIC Heart (Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care – Heart) is an accredited course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills in cardiac ultrasound within intensive care settings. This course is crucial for those aiming to enhance their diagnostic capabilities and improve patient outcomes through the use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). By completing the FUSIC Heart course, participants will be well-equipped to utilise cardiac ultrasound effectively in critical care settings, leading to improved patient care and outcomes. This course represents a significant step forward in mastering the use of ultrasound in the assessment and management of cardiac conditions in the ICU.

Course Objectives

Cardiac Ultrasound Proficiency: Develop proficiency in performing and interpreting focused cardiac ultrasound examinations.

Critical Care Application: Apply cardiac ultrasound techniques to assess and manage critically ill patients effectively.

Expert-Led Training: Receive instruction from leading experts in intensive care and ultrasound.

Course Structure

Hands-On Training: Focus on practical, hands-on training in small groups to ensure personalised instruction and ample practice time.

Simulation-Based Learning: Utilise high-fidelity simulators and real patient models* to replicate clinical scenarios and enhance practical skills.

Pre-Course E-Learning: Provide comprehensive e-learning modules covering theoretical aspects, allowing in-person sessions to concentrate on hands-on practice.

Course Content

Basic to Advanced Techniques: Cover a range of techniques from basic cardiac ultrasound to advanced applications in intensive care.

Diagnostic Focus: Emphasise key diagnostic views and measurements essential for assessing cardiac function and pathology.

Clinical Integration: Teach how to integrate ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making processes in the ICU.

Benefits

Enhanced Diagnostic Skills: Improve the ability to perform rapid and accurate cardiac assessments at the bedside.

Clinical Confidence: Build confidence in using ultrasound to inform treatment decisions for critically ill patients.

Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that combines online theoretical learning with intensive practical sessions.

Target Audience

Intensive care physicians, emergency medicine doctors, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of critically ill patients who seek to advance their cardiac ultrasound skills.

* Bootcamps

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