FAST Focused Ultrasound: POCUS Training for Emergency & Cruise Line Medical Professionals 

The “Golden Hour” is a critical window in emergency medicine where rapid, accurate decision-making can save lives. Capitalize on the speed and precision of ultrasound with our FAST Focused Ultrasound course, which meets the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) requirement for cruise line medical professionals to be trained in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). 

This one-day course is designed to equip practitioners with the essential skills to perform a Focused Assessment by Sonography in Trauma (FAST scan), a bedside ultrasound protocol used to rapidly assess thoracic and abdominal trauma. Every healthcare provider responsible for evaluating trauma patients plays a crucial role in determining patient outcomes. 

 The course begins with lecture-based instruction covering ultrasound physics, instrumentation, anatomy, procedures, and protocols. Following this, participants will gain hands-on experience through live scanning labs, practicing key techniques for quick and accurate diagnosis. 

Course Highlights: 

• Meets ACEP’s POCUS training requirement for cruise line medical professionals 

• Hands-on scan labs with live models for real-world application 

• Focused training on rapid ultrasound assessment in emergency settings 

• Designed for physicians and medical professionals in trauma and acute care settings 

• Mobile training available - we can conduct the class at your facility

The Advanced Health Education Center has trained physicians across the United States, China, and South America in emergency ultrasound techniques. This course follows ACEP guidelines to ensure skills can be rapidly deployed without removing the provider from the resuscitation area. 

Prepare yourself with the knowledge and confidence to make life-saving decisions in emergency situations on land or at sea! 

Faculty: Shawn Shanmuganathan, BS, RDMS, RVT- No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Tuition

• Advanced Registration $495 = more than 60 days before the course
• Regular Registration $695 = 30-60 days before the course
• Late Registration $895 = 30 days or less before the course

Target Audience

Emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, critical care physicians, intensivists, internal medicine and family practice physicians who will be performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound examinations.  Emergency personnel including sonographers, technologists, paramedics, EMTs, nurses, and other healthcare professional working in the front line area of trauma and performing emergency ultrasound examinations.

CME Credits

• “The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
• “The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. designates this educational activity for maximum of 6 hours AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

Recommended Material

Sound Advice: Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Protocols by Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE

Private Ultrasound Tutorials

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our private tutorial option. Additionally, this tutorial is a one on one session with our expert faculty and can be designed to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information or click here for more details. Private Ultrasound Tutorials

AHEC Cancellation and Refund Policy for Skills Courses

AHEC defines a skills course as a limited enrollment course where a received registration with payment reserves your place in a course (i.e. all Ultrasound courses, Mammography Initial Training and other theory courses). For cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course date, a refund less a 30% processing fee will be given. Within two weeks of the course, no refund is given, but a tuition credit – less a 30% processing fee – may be applied to a future course. No refunds or tuition credit is given for non-attendance. Facilities may substitute employees by notification to AHEC at least one week in advance.