An Integrated Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum: An Evidence-Based Approach
Michael Breunig, Michael Huckabee, Katie M. Rieck
Abstract
Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been demonstrated to improve students' medical knowledge and clinical exam skills and advances patient care through numerous diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Despite the growing use of ultrasound in medical education and clinical practice, few physician assistant (PA) programs have successfully integrated POCUS education into their curricula. This manuscript describes an evidence-based approach for integrating POCUS education throughout a 2-year PA curriculum, with the goal of serving as a useful guidepost for other PA programs as they strive to incorporate this valuable skill into their curricula.
Topics & Concepts
CurriculumPoint of care ultrasoundMedical educationMedicineClinical PracticePoint (geometry)Medical physicsUltrasoundPsychologyNursingPedagogyRadiologyMathematicsGeometryUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsRadiology practices and educationHemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy