TrainR4U
Training Course in Clinical Abdominal Ultrasound
TrainR4U is a robot-assisted blended learning programme in abdominal ultrasound aiming to improve the skills of physicians to provide more effective, safer, and faster abdominal ultrasounds.
The programme consists of theoretical and practical classes taught by internationally recognised experts and relies on innovative telemedicine technology. From our programme, students will be able to identify barriers, assess comfort with the machine, interpret images, and incorporate knowledge into clinical practice. The objective of this Training Course in Clinical Abdominal Ultrasound is to capacitate current and future health professionals to acquire/improve skills on that imaging technique. A conclusion certification is awarded by the University of Coimbra, with a value of 1.5 ECTS.
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What you get
BLENDED APPROACH
Practice in obtaining echographic images of the abdominal region and learn the basic principles of abdominal ultrasound
ACQUIRE SKILLS
Learn to use ecograph and probes and identifity pathology through echographic images
CERTIFICATION
Students who pass the course may request a certificate issued by the University of Coimbra. Fees will apply
EXPERTS
Benefit from the knowledge of our experts in the subject and our top European partners
Curriculum
Eligibility Requirements
The learning programme is specially open to:
- Physicians from various specialties and medical students
- Health professionals and students of imaging and radiology
- Geriatrics clinicians
Key Details
Format:
- The programme is a 40-hour b-learning course, focusing on abdominal ultrasound imaging, that includes both theoretical – online – and practical – hands-on – training
Dublin Edition:
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Application dates: 8 August – 19 September 2023
- Asynchronous online modules: 2 – 30 November 2023
- Practical lessons: 6 – 9 December
Cost:
- 200€ to be paid at the moment of registration
- Certification fees can be consulted here
Teaching Process and Grading
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Teaching process is based on monitoring the work of learners – appropriation of content, clarification of doubts, and carrying out individual and group activities
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Students will perform tasks related to the ultrasound exploration of the abdomen to recognize anatomical structures or make a simple measurement of an organ or part of it. Immediate feedback will be given by the teacher with a demonstration of procedures.
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Participants’ confidentiality will be guaranteed by signing a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
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Students will perform a final test on the theoretical and practical concepts acquired.
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Activities will be classified on a scale from 0 to 20 values, with the final grade being the arithmetic average of the theoretical component and the practical component in equal parts
Get in contact
Partners
Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu
Sant Joan de Déu Fundació de Recerca
Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra
Instituto Pedro Nunes
University of Coimbra
Sensing Future
NOVA Medical School
Trinity College Dublin
