Point of Care Technology (POCT) (MPH150)

Content

• Ultrasound physics
• Application and limitations of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS)
• Introduction to lung, abdominal, heart and trauma PoCUS protocols
• Introduction to vascular ultrasound including guiding of vascular access and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis 
• Hands-on practical ultrasound training in small groups
• Biomarkers and point-of-care blood analysis
• Application and limitations of prehospital blood tests
• Application and limitations of prehospital neuro-diagnostic
• Statistical models to evaluate the effectiveness of diagnostic tests 

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge  

The candidate 

• Has thorough knowledge of, and will be able to analyse the basic theory, application and limitations of focused ultrasound assessment, as well as application of ultrasound for peripheral vascular access
• Has thorough knowledge of, and can analyse the application and limitations of selected general biomarkers in the prehospital environment

Skills

The candidate 

• Can analyse and critically appraise, as well as demonstrate basic skills in applying ultrasound in focused assessments and in vascular access in experimental models
• Can analyse and critically appraise the correct application of point-of-care blood tests

General Competence

The candidate 

• Can recognize and communicate the criterias for the usefulness of a point-of-care diagnostic test in general
• Can analyse and discuss the benefits and limitations for a point-of-care diagnostic test in various clinical situations
• Can identify, consider and communicate the aspects of overconsumption of diagnostic tests
• Can analyse and discuss the cost vs. benefit aspects of diagnostic tests within the health care system
• Can describe and apply the basic statistics used to determine the presence or absence of disease

Required prerequisite knowledge

Exam

Coursework requirements

1: 80% class attendance.

If more than 50% attendance is achieved the student may apply for individual evaluation. The student may, if the faculty finds the basis sufficient, be given an extended written assignment. 

2: 100 % attendance at the practical ultrasound training module. If the student does not participate in the practical ultrasound training, a certificate of an equivalent ultrasound course may be accepted.

Course teacher(s)

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Course coordinator:

Study Program Director:

Method of work

Open for

Course assessment

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