HOUSE AMB (Ambulatory Care) Course
March 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Learn how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the rural setting with our Ultrasound for Ambulatory Care course. Topics include: bones, soft tissue, MSK, DVT, ocular, procedures.
What will I learn?
- How to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Skills to enhance your practice
- Applications to expedite diagnosis and treatment of urgent or life-threatening conditions
What to expect?
The Hands-On Ultrasound Education Program delivers innovative content and on-site learning.
Part 1: Online
Learners complete online modules prior to on-site learning.
Part 2: Hands-on Workshop (Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway), 711 W. Broadway, Heather St, Vancouver, BC)
On-site learning, including practice using live models and simulation equipment.
Eligibility: This course is only offered to actively practicing physicians, midwives and NPs, with priority given to those practicing in BC RSA communities. This means that at this time we are unfortunately unable to accommodate any physicians/midwives/NPs located elsewhere, and/or non-physician or NP healthcare providers who may be interested in the course. Thank you for your understanding. If you are interested in this course and do not meet the criteria, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and we can contact you if we open up additional spots.
SATURDAY, Mar 8, 2025
| 0800 | Check-in, Breakfast & Introductions |
| 0830 | Goals, Intro to POCUS & Knobology |
| 0900 | Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) |
| 0930 | Gallbladder: Cholecystitis and Gall Stones |
| 1030 | BREAK |
| 1045 | Lung: Pathology and Dyspnea |
| 1115 | First Trimester and IUD placement |
| 1215 | Renal: Hydronephrosis |
| 1245 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 0115 | MSK Introduction: rotator cuff, fractures (long bones/clavicle/ribs), joint effusions (ankles, knees) |
| 0230 | Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) |
| 0300 | BREAK |
| 0315 | Skin and Soft Tissue: Abscess vs cellulitis |
| 0345 | Cases & General Review |
| 0445 | How to Practice POCUS Safely (tips and clinical integration) |
| 0500 | Wrap-up |
| 0515 | Course Ends |
| Physicians and Specialists | $2,200 |
| NPs and Midwives
Please email the UBC CPD House team at [email protected] for the discount code. |
$1,950 |
Registrants who are planning to register for both the HOUSE AMB (Mar 8) and HOUSE OB (Mar 9) courses can receive an exclusive $200 discount on the total registration fee. The discount only applies to the Physician rate. Please email the HOUSE team at [email protected] for more details and to receive your discount code.
- All prices are in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies to all registration fees.
- Registration includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, access to online modules, in-person workshop participation.
- Cancellations: No refunds or transfers, unless you cancel in writing to [email protected] by Wed, Jan 8, 2025. The HOUSE program reserves the right to cancel up to 1-month prior to the course date.
New rural physicians may be eligible for funding to attend the event with the New Rural Physician CME Program. Read the specific criteria for this funding avenue. For program inquiries, please contact [email protected].
