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01-07-2018 | Correspondence
Fellowship training in critical care ultrasound
Published in: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie | Issue 7/2018
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Key professional competency
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Terms
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Objectives
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6 months
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12 months
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Technical proficiency
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Minimum performance criteria for acquisition and interpretation. All studies overseen by CCUS program director
Optional: Identification of specific examinations that may be challenged (i.e., ARDMS, NBE)
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Minimum 250 performed and interpreted/ 6 months
Core CCUS applications including CCE, thoracic, abdominal, vascular, and procedural guidance
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Minimum 500 performed and interpreted/ 12 months
Core + additional modalities (i.e., advanced TEE, transcranial Doppler)
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Quality assurance
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Administrative duties including quality assurance of CCUS resident rotator scans.
Provide real-time assistance to residents learning CCUS
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Set minimum QA 250/ 6 months
Weekly QA rounds
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Set minimum QA 500/ 6 months
Weekly QA rounds
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Education
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Participation in postgraduate CCUS education
Additionally, identify optimal educational materials including courses, modules, textbooks
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Facilitate or participate in:
Bedside rounds with students/ residents
National CCUS training courses
Resident academic half day
Ultrasound conferences
Ultrasound journal club
Curriculum and resource design and development
Dedicated self-study
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Administrative
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Training on program administration, delivery and development of academic deliverables
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Facilitate:
Competency-based assessments of trainee performance.
Participate in CCUS program design and evaluation activities
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Research
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Research requirement in the area of CCUS flexible depending on time and long-term goals
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Case report publication
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Design of an original project or systematic review
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