MPH150_1
Point of Care Technology (POCT)
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should...
- Have 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
- Have thorough knowledge of, and can analyse the application and limitations of selected general biomarkers in the prehospital environment
Skills
The candidate should...
- Be able to analyse and critically appraise, as well as demonstrate basic skills in applying ultrasound in focused assessments and in vascular access in experimental models
- Be able to analyse and critically appraise the correct application of point-of-care blood tests
General Competence
The candidate should...
- Be able to recognize and communicate the criterias for the usefulness of a point-of-care diagnostic test in general
- Be able to analyse and discuss the benefits and limitations for a point-of-care diagnostic test in various clinical situations
- Be able to identify, consider and communicate the aspects of overconsumption of diagnostic tests
- Be able to analyse and discuss the cost vs. benefit aspects of diagnostic tests within the health care system
- Be able to describe and apply the basic statistics used to determine the presence or absence of disease
Contents
- 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
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam (multiple choice) | 1/1 | 2 hours | Pass - Fail |
Coursework requirements
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)
- Course coordinator
- Nils Petter Oveland
- Study Program Director
- Per Kristian Hyldmo
Method of work
Open to
Course assessment
Literature
- E-book and e-compendium of relevant scientific papers
- Video-lectures
- E-learning modul
The learning material will be made available for students well ahead of the start of the course.
Suggested reading:
- Point of Care Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine and Resuscitation. Oxford university press (2019).
- Laursen CB, Rahman NM, Volpicelli G (2017): Thoracic Ultrasound (ERS Monograph). Sheffield, European Respiratory Society, 2017.
- Noble V and Nelson B (2011): Manual of emergency and critical care ultrasound. Cambridge.
- Bitsch M. (2011): Klinisk Ultralyd Skanning. FADL Forlag.
- Lichtenstein DA (2010): Whole body ultrasonography in the critical ill. Springer.
- Aalen O. (2 utgave 2018). Statistiske metoder i medisin og helsefag. Gyldendal.
- Lang T. A., Secic M. (2006) How to report Statistics in Medicine. 2nd Edition. Chapter 10: "Determining the presence or absence of disease". American college of physicians.
- Altman Douglas G (1991) Practical statistics for medical research. Chapter 14.4 Diagnostic tests. Chapman & Hall.
Sist oppdatert: 11.12.2019