POCUS & Procedures Symposium 

EMUGs is a grassroots, not-for-profit special interest group with a vision to integrate and progress best practice focused ultrasound in acute care settings through collaboration between industry experts.Our community, throughout Australia, New Zealand and beyond are passionate about improving POCUS education and supervision, for medical students through to experienced clinicians.EMUGsadvocates that POCUS be recognised as a core skill in Emergency Medicine, capable of improving patient care and outcomes and that POCUS training be available to allemergency and acute care clinicians.Regular events, providing excellent clinical education, training, networking, collaboration and access to current innovation are some of the ways we aim to motivate, inspire, educate and support POCUS users.

EMUGs New Zealand

Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Group New Zealand (EMUGs NZ) presents...
<H2>POCUS & Procedures Symposium </H2>
EMUGS NZ is pleased to invite you to the first meeting of 2019.
Join us in iconic Rotorua at <A HREF="https://bluebaths.co.nz/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blue Baths</A>, a stunning art deco building and bathhouse. 
The Symposium Includes:
<A HREF="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1puch81Hq8ukVkdXc6NbpnmJhzqLZopt-" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Basic Scanning eFAST & AAA Workshop </A>- Sponsored by Sonosite
Clinical Leaders Meeting
Procedural Ultrasound Education Session
Social Dinner for POCUS Enthusiasts
<HR>
PROGRAM
DAY 1 - Sunday 28th April: 
The Sonosite Basic Scanning eFAST & AAA Workshop
13.00: Workshop Registration
13.30-14.00: Workshop Part 1 - Lectures
14.30-18.00: Workshop Part 2 - Practical
- includes a break for afternoon tea
<A HREF="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1puch81Hq8ukVkdXc6NbpnmJhzqLZopt-" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FLYER</A>
DAY 2 - Monday 29th April: 
Clinical Leaders Meeting (CLM)
Education Session & Dinner
Social Dinner
10.00: Registration
10.30 - 13.00: CLM
13.00 - 14.00: Lunch 
14.00 - 17.30: Procedures Education Session
- includes a break for afternoon tea
18.30: Optional Social Dinner (purchase a seperate dinner ticket)
Location: <A HREF="https://bluebaths.co.nz/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blue Baths, Rotorua</A>
<HR>
DETAILS
Join us for our first EMUG NZ Regional Meeting for 2019 with the highly anticipated topic:
Basic POCUS eFAST and AAA Workshop
Designed to facilitate any doctor keen to train along ASUM and ACEM guidelines in the basic modules of eFAST and AAA. Candidates commit to two hours of online modules pre-course covering the basics of physics in ultrasound and how to perform en eFAST and AAA scan. This will be reviewed in short lectures in the workshop followed by 1.5 hrs of hands on practical instruction in each module. There will also be an assessment at the end and a workshop certificate. 
<A HREF="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1puch81Hq8ukVkdXc6NbpnmJhzqLZopt-" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FLYER</A>
Clinical Leaders Meeting  
EMUGs NZ invites POCUS leaders and enthusiasts to join us for an inspiring and progressive meeting to collaboratively advance our hospital's ultrasound programs and that of the use of ultrasound in emergency medicine.
This meeting is a fantastic networking opportunity and a great way to learn from one another. Our discussion topic this meeting will be Procedural Ultrasound.
This meeting will be chaired by the EMUG NZ Co-Chairs, building on developments from previous Clinical Leaders Meeting and from the collective progress of EMUGs members across Australasia.
Stay on after this meeting for our Education Sessions focussing on Procedural Ultrasound. 
Final CLM Agenda will be circulated to attendees prior to the meeting.
Who is the clinical leaders meeting for?
This session is aimed at those managing ultrasound programs and education within their department or clinicians with advanced POCUS skills/interests.  FACEMs, Sonographer educators and advanced trainees (especially those on special skills terms or with advanced ultrasound qualifications or interests) are welcome to attend. If you are unsure if you should attend, please email crisbetham@hotmail.com to discuss further.
Education Session - Procedural Ultrasound 
Our education sessions feature guest speakers who are experts in their field. 
We will disscuss procedures in the emergency department using ultrasound guidance and allow the opportunity for networking and public forums to discuss any questions you may have. 
We will discuss the latest trends and cases, covering all levels from beginners to masters. 
We finish the day with a phantom session with ultrasound machines. There will be ample opportunity to learn or brush up your procedural skills on phantoms and carcasses.
SPEAKER LINE UP
Basic Principles of Procedural USS & Joint Aspiration
Improve your success rate & what to do it you get lost
With Dr Cris Zollo | FACEM & Clinical Lead for Ultrasound, Waikato Hospital, ASUM DDU (EM), NZ EMUGS Co-Chair
50 SHADES OF GREY...How to get really good at it!
Diagnostic ultrasound - Tips, Tricks & Clinical Pitfalls
Martin Necas | Clinical Specialist Sonographer in Hamilton
IV Access Refresher
Simple Tricks & Tips to Improve Your Success Rate
Dr Gabby King | FACEM at Auckland ED
Femoral Nerve Block Refresher
Simple Tricks & Tips to Improve Your Success Rate & Something New from the Anaesthetists
Dr Muir Wallace | FACEM at Waikato ED
Who is the education session for?
All POCUS enthusiasts welcome!
The Education Session on Monday afternoon is included in AAA EFAST Workshop Tickets for Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, MOSS, GP's and Trainee Medical Students.
Social Dinner for POCUS Enthusiasts
In the evening there is further opportunity to network at the EMUGS dinner at the very funky <A HREF="https://www.terrace.kitchen/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Terrace Kitchen. </A>
<HR>
TICKET PRICES
Sunday: Sonosite AAA / eFAST Credentialling Workshop
Workshop ticket = $230
- Includes entry to Monday's education session for Resident Medical Officers / Trainees / Sonographers / Other Health Professionals
- Afternoon Tea Provided
Monday CLM and Education Session
All Other Health Professionals = $100
- Including Sonographers, Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, MOSS, GPs, Trainees and Medical Students) 
Senior Medical Officer with CME = $450
If you are a senior medical officer with no funding, please get in touch via romy@emugs.org to arrange a ticket
- Lunch and Afternoon Provided
Monday Night Dinner = $95.00 (purchase a seperate ticket)
Online Access 
Videoconference Tickets also available - please ask!
*All prices exclude Eventbrite booking fees. 
<H3>Your Ticket Supports EMUGs </H3>
EMUGs is a small not for profit organisation / special interest group supported by a small part time operations team funded by ticket sales and generous support from our sponsors.
Ticket sales enable EMUGs to continue our mission of advancing the use of POCUS in Emergency Medicine.
We aim to ensure ticket prices reflect the value our events.
Please purchase a ticket that reflects your qualification/funding category as the money received from those with funding makes it possible to provide more affordable tickets for those without.
Thank you for your support.
<HR>
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email to romy@emugs.org with any questions.
What is the refund policy?
Attendees can receive full refunds up to 7 days before the event start date.
Will I get an attendance certificate?
Certificates will be emailed after the event.
<HR>
SPONSORS
This event has been made possible by our fantastic sponsors
<IMG SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/206178990/viceventbritesponsors.png">

Blue Baths

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

POCUS & Procedures Symposium

More events from EMUGs New Zealand

Discover more events from EMUGs New Zealand, from Health to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rotorua and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

POCUS & Procedures Symposium

More events from EMUGs New Zealand

Discover more events from EMUGs New Zealand, from Health to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Rotorua and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.