This one-day pre-conference workshop is designed to introduce and reinforce core point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications relevant to the care of pediatric patients across diverse clinical settings. It is intended for pediatric emergency physicians, general pediatricians, family medicine physicians, hospitalists, trainees, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals who care for children and have novice to intermediate ultrasound experience.
The program integrates didactic and hands-on components, covering core POCUS applications including knobology, lung, cardiac, inferior vena cava (IVC), soft tissue, renal and bladder, rectal diameter measurement, and ultrasound-guided vascular access. Clinical integration is emphasized through case-based discussions for each application.
Participants will rotate through expert-led, small-group hands-on stations designed to maximize scanning time and individualized feedback. Simulation models, volunteer scanning, and image interpretation exercises will be incorporated. A session on documentation and billing practices relevant to the Ontario context is also included.
Pre- and post-workshop learning materials, including open-access modules and reference handouts, will be provided to support longitudinal skill development.
This workshop aligns with competency-based education principles and is designed to facilitate the safe, practical integration of pediatric POCUS across community and hospital-based practice environments