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POCUS
(Point-of-Care Ultrasound)
Transform bedside care with ultrasound. Develop the skills to quickly diagnose, guide procedures, and make real-time decisions using POCUS in emergency and ICU practice.
The 5th FAMUS/FUSIC (19th July '26)
Date
Jul 19, 2026
Location
Naas General Hospital, Boardroom
🩺 FUSIC (Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care)
Developed by the Intensive Care Society (ICS, UK).
A structured accreditation pathway in critical care ultrasound.
Covers cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications.
Focus: Managing critically ill patients with bedside imaging to guide resuscitation and treatment.
Ideal for: ICU, Emergency Medicine, and Anaesthesia doctors seeking accredited ultrasound skills.
✨ Why take it?
Recognized across the UK and internationally, FUSIC gives you competence and confidence in ultrasound-guided diagnosis and management of the sickest patients.
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🩺 FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound)
Developed by the Society for Acute Medicine (SAM, UK).
Designed specifically for Acute and Internal Medicine physicians.
Focuses on core ultrasound skills to rapidly assess acutely unwell patients on the medical take.
Core modules: lung, heart (basic), abdomen (including kidneys/bladder), and DVT assessment.
Complements the acute physician’s role in rapid triage, diagnosis, and safe procedural guidance.
✨ Why take it?
FAMUS is now the standard ultrasound accreditation for Acute Medicine in the UK, enhancing bedside decision-making and patient safety.
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✅Modules Covered:
- Sonographic Assisted Lumbar Puncture (SALP)
- Lung/BLUE
- DVT
- Basic ECHO/ELS
- Abdomen/Kidney/AAA/FAFF
- VA
- eFAST
The 4th FAMUS/FUSIC (18th July '26)
Date
Jul 18, 2026
Location
Naas General Hospital, Boardroom
🩺 FUSIC (Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care)
Developed by the Intensive Care Society (ICS, UK).
A structured accreditation pathway in critical care ultrasound.
Covers cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications.
Focus: Managing critically ill patients with bedside imaging to guide resuscitation and treatment.
Ideal for: ICU, Emergency Medicine, and Anaesthesia doctors seeking accredited ultrasound skills.
✨ Why take it?
Recognized across the UK and internationally, FUSIC gives you competence and confidence in ultrasound-guided diagnosis and management of the sickest patients.
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🩺 FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound)
Developed by the Society for Acute Medicine (SAM, UK).
Designed specifically for Acute and Internal Medicine physicians.
Focuses on core ultrasound skills to rapidly assess acutely unwell patients on the medical take.
Core modules: lung, heart (basic), abdomen (including kidneys/bladder), and DVT assessment.
Complements the acute physician’s role in rapid triage, diagnosis, and safe procedural guidance.
✨ Why take it?
FAMUS is now the standard ultrasound accreditation for Acute Medicine in the UK, enhancing bedside decision-making and patient safety.
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✅Modules Covered:
- Sonographic Assisted Lumbar Puncture (SALP)
- Lung/BLUE
- DVT
- Basic ECHO/ELS
- Abdomen/Kidney/AAA/FAFF
- VA
- eFAST
Regional US Day - East Midlands (June '26)
Date
Jun 09, 2026
Location
Lincoln County Hospital, PGME
🩺 Introductory & Intermediate Ultrasound Modules
Join us at Lincoln County Hospital for a high-yield, hands-on training day focused on the core ultrasound competencies required for ACCS training. This regional day is designed to seamlessly transition trainees from basic physics to intermediate diagnostic and procedural applications.
📅 Course Overview
📆 Date: 9th June 2026
📍 Location: Lincoln County Hospital, PGME > 👥 Primary Audience: ACCS Trainees (East Midlands Deanery)
🧬 Curriculum & Modules
This course covers the essential building blocks of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), focusing heavily on both Introductory and Intermediate modules:
- 💉 Vascular Access: Central and peripheral guided access.
- ❤️ Basic ECHO: Fundamental cardiac assessment.
- 🚑 eFAST: Extended Focal Assessment with Sonography in Trauma.
- 🩸 AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening.
- 🫁 Lung US: Respiratory failure and pleural assessment.
- ⚡ FIB: Fascia Iliaca Block for targeted pain management.
Spaces are limited. Please ensure you secure your study leave early!
FAMUS/FUSIC Course (Jan '26)
Date
Jan 11, 2026
Location
Lincoln County Hospital PGME
FUSIC & FAMUS Ultrasound Course: Accredited Training United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals and Academyium present a specialised Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound (FAMUS) and FUSIC course. This intensive training session is fully accredited for 15 CPD points, making it an essential opportunity for medical professionals looking to formalise their ultrasound skills. Course Curriculum: Participants will receive comprehensive instruction on the following topics: - FAMUS DVT, Vascular Access, and Lung Ultrasound - FAMUS Abdominal (Kidney and free fluid) - Basic Echo and AAA - eFAST and FAMUS Blue Protocol - SALT/SALP Demonstrations Event Details: - Date: January 11th, 2026 - Location: Lincoln County Hospital PGME - Accreditation: 15 CPD Points
RCEM POCUS (Jan '26)
Date
Jan 10, 2026
Location
Lincoln County Hospital PGME
RCEM POCUS Introductory & Intermediate Course (January 2026) Join us for a comprehensive, full-day Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course designed for Emergency Medicine professionals. Organised in collaboration with the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals and the East Midlands EM Deanery, this course covers both introductory and intermediate competencies. Course Highlights: This session focuses on essential diagnostic and procedural ultrasound skills, including: - Basic Echo - Vascular Access - FIB (Fascia Iliaca Block) - eFAST - AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
The 3rd FAMUS/FUSIC course (Oct '25)
Date
Oct 19, 2025
Location
Board Room, 3rd floor, Naas General Hospital, Ireland
🩺 FUSIC (Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care) Developed by the Intensive Care Society (ICS, UK). A structured accreditation pathway in critical care ultrasound. Covers cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications. Focus: Managing critically ill patients with bedside imaging to guide resuscitation and treatment. Ideal for: ICU, Emergency Medicine, and Anaesthesia doctors seeking accredited ultrasound skills. ✨ Why take it? Recognized across the UK and internationally, FUSIC gives you competence and confidence in ultrasound-guided diagnosis and management of the sickest patients. --- 🩺 FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound) Developed by the Society for Acute Medicine (SAM, UK). Designed specifically for Acute and Internal Medicine physicians. Focuses on core ultrasound skills to rapidly assess acutely unwell patients on the medical take. Core modules: lung, heart (basic), abdomen (including kidneys/bladder), and DVT assessment. Complements the acute physician’s role in rapid triage, diagnosis, and safe procedural guidance. ✨ Why take it? FAMUS is now the standard ultrasound accreditation for Acute Medicine in the UK, enhancing bedside decision-making and patient safety. --- ✅ In short: FUSIC = ICU / EM focused → advanced, multi-organ critical care ultrasound. FAMUS = Acute Medicine focused → core bedside ultrasound for acutely unwell patients.
The 2nd FAMUS/FUSIC course (Oct '25)
Date
Oct 18, 2025
Location
Board Room, 3rd floor, Naas General Hospital, Ireland
🩺 FUSIC (Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care) Developed by the Intensive Care Society (ICS, UK). A structured accreditation pathway in critical care ultrasound. Covers cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications. Focus: Managing critically ill patients with bedside imaging to guide resuscitation and treatment. Ideal for: ICU, Emergency Medicine, and Anaesthesia doctors seeking accredited ultrasound skills. ✨ Why take it? Recognized across the UK and internationally, FUSIC gives you competence and confidence in ultrasound-guided diagnosis and management of the sickest patients. --- 🩺 FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound) Developed by the Society for Acute Medicine (SAM, UK). Designed specifically for Acute and Internal Medicine physicians. Focuses on core ultrasound skills to rapidly assess acutely unwell patients on the medical take. Core modules: lung, heart (basic), abdomen (including kidneys/bladder), and DVT assessment. Complements the acute physician’s role in rapid triage, diagnosis, and safe procedural guidance. ✨ Why take it? FAMUS is now the standard ultrasound accreditation for Acute Medicine in the UK, enhancing bedside decision-making and patient safety. --- ✅ In short: FUSIC = ICU / EM focused → advanced, multi-organ critical care ultrasound. FAMUS = Acute Medicine focused → core bedside ultrasound for acutely unwell patients.
The 1st FAMUS Course (July '25)
Date
Jul 16, 2025
Location
RCSI Training Centre at Connolly Hospital, Ireland
This is a one-day FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound) course taking place on July 16th, 2025 🗓️. Accredited by the Society of Acute Medicine (SAM), this hands-on course is led by experienced consultants and covers key point-of-care ultrasound modules, including: - DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) 🦵 - Vascular Access 💉 - Renal Ultrasound 🔬 - Lung Ultrasound + BLUE protocol 🫁
RCEM POCUS: Basic & Advanced Course (July '25)
Date
Jul 09, 2025
Location
Lincoln County Hospital PGME
Presented by the East Midlands EM Deanery & United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Enhance your clinical toolkit with our intensive 2.5-day Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course. Hosted at Lincoln County Hospital, this comprehensive program is designed to bridge the gap between basic principles and advanced ultrasound applications in Emergency Medicine. --- 📅 Course Details - Dates: 9th – 11th July 2025 - Location: Lincoln County Hospital PGME - Duration: 2.5 Days --- 🩺 Modules Delivered Our curriculum covers a wide spectrum of essential and advanced ultrasound skills to improve diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety: - Cardiac & Hemodynamics: Basic ECHO, Advanced Point-of-Care ECHO, Fluid Responsiveness, and the RUSH Protocol. - Diagnostics: Renal US, eFAST, AAA, DVT, Ocular, and FIB. - Respiratory: Lung Ultrasound and the BLUE Protocol. - Procedures & Fundamentals: Vascular Access and Ultrasound Physics. --- 👥 Who Should Attend? Please note that places are limited and specifically allocated to ensure high-quality, hands-on instruction: - 20 Places: Reserved for East Midlands Deanery HSTs. - 10 Places:** Reserved for ULHT EM Trust Doctors and ACPs.