With this professional master’s degree, in 12 months you will be up to date with the latest studies and techniques used in clinical ultrasound" 

Ultrasound scanners have improved in recent years allowing greater mobility and effectiveness, making it one of the most necessary tools for the healthcare professional. The versatility it offers in scans of different parts of the body has also made it appropriate for the nursing professional to have the relevant knowledge for its use. Likewise, time-sensitive situations such as emergency or intensive care require maximum safety and effectiveness in the detection of pathology. 

In this context, the role of the nursing professional becomes more relevant, which in turn invites health care professionals to be constantly up to date with their knowledge in this field. This is why this professional master’s degree in Clinical Ultrasound in Emergencies and Intensive Care for Nursing has been designed, where students can study in depth ultrasound imaging, echonavigation, as well as the technical requirements and methodologies used for the approach of patients with large syndromes or cardiac, musculoskeletal or abdominal problems.  

Likewise, the case studies provided by the specialists who teach this degree will be very useful for nursing professionals in their daily clinical practice. In addition, detailed videos, interactive diagrams or essential readings will add dynamism and provide the up-to-date knowledge that students are looking for.  

In this way, TECH offers the nurse an excellent opportunity to obtain the latest information in this field through a quality university degree that is compatible with the most demanding responsibilities. Students will only need a computer or tablet with which to access, at any time, the virtual campus where the syllabus of this professional master’s degree is hosted. With no classroom attendance or fixed class schedules, students have the freedom to distribute the course load according to their needs.  

Technological improvements have boosted the use of clinical ultrasound. Update your knowledge about it thanks to this professional master’s degree" 

This professional master’s degree in Clinical Ultrasound in Emergencies and Intensive Care for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Clinical Ultrasound 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Advanced Practice Nursing  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

The specialized teaching team provides you with useful case studies for the examination of patients in Intensive Care"   

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

With this program you will achieve the up to date knowledge you were looking for about the advantage of using ultrasound in paracentesis and stroke patients"

This professional master’s degree provides you with the best didactic tools to keep you up to date with improvements in ultrasound and ultrasound imaging"

Over the course of the 12 months of this program, the nursing professional will become aware of the latest advances in Clinical Ultrasound in Emergencies and Intensive Care for Nursing. An update that will be achieved in a much more agile way thanks to the Relearning system, based on the reiteration of content, which allows to advance in a more natural way through the syllabus while reducing the long hours of study so frequent in other methodologies.  

TECH brings you the latest innovations in clinical ultrasound and its different applications in patients in emergency situations"

General Objectives

• Complete the educational curriculum by making physicians masters in the use of ultrasound for the management of emergency situations and critical patients, regardless of the environment in which they find themselves 
• Update your knowledge on ultrasound imaging and its multiple possibilities

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Ultrasound Imaging

• Define the physical principles that are involved in ultrasound imaging
• Establish an appropriate ultrasound sequence for each examination of a patient
• Explain the different ultrasound modes
• Define the different types of ultrasound and their applications 
• Describe the different ultrasound maps
• Explain the principles of econavigation

Module 2. Clinical Cardiac Ultrasound

• Explain the cardiac anatomy 
• Describe the technical requirements of cardiac ultrasound 
• Explain localization and visualization in pericardial windows 
• Describe sonoanatomy and sonophysiology in cardiac ultrasound
• Explain the different structural alterations to identify in cardiac ultrasound
• Define the principles of hemodynamic ultrasound 

Module 3. Clinical Thoracic Ultrasound

• Explain the thoracic anatomy
• Describe the technical requirements of thoracic ultrasounds 
• Explain the examination technique of thoracic ultrasounds 
• Explain the principles of ultrasounds of the thoracic wall, the pleura and the mediastinum
• Define the principles of pulmonary ultrasounds
• Define the principles of diaphragmatic ultrasounds

Module 4. Clinical Vascular Ultrasound

• Explain the vascular anatomy
• Describe the technical requirements of vascular ultrasounds
• Explain the examination technique for vascular ultrasounds
• Explain the principles of ultrasound for the main thoracoabdominal vessels
• Define the principles of ultrasounds of the supra-aortic trunks
• Explain the principles of ultrasound of peripheral arterial circulation

Module 5. Clinical Cerebral Ultrasound

• Describe cerebral hemodynamics
• Explain the location and visualization of the windows in cerebral ultrasounds 
• Define the different ultrasound modes in cerebral ultrasounds
• Explain the examination technique for cerebral ultrasounds 
• Explain the different structural alterations to identify in cerebral ultrasounds
• Explain the different hemodynamic alterations to identify in cerebral ultrasound
• Describe the process for performing an ocular ultrasound

Module 6. Clinical Abdominal Ultrasound

• Explain the abdominal anatomy
• Describe the technical requirements of abdominal ultrasounds
• Explain the examination technique for abdominal ultrasounds
• Explain the Eco-FAST methodology
• Define the principles of ultrasounds of the digestive system
• Define the principles of diaphragmatic ultrasounds

Module 7. Musculoskeletal Clinical Ultrasound

• Explain the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
• Define the technical requirements of musckuloskeletal ultrasound
• Explain the examination technique for muskuloskeletal ultrasounds
• Define the sonoanatomy of the locomotor system
• Explain the principles of ultrasounds of the most common acute locomotor system injuries

Module 8. Ultrasonographic Approach to Major Syndromes

• Explain the use of ultrasounds in cardiac arrest
• Describe the use of ultrasound in cases of shock
• Explain the use of ultrasounds in respiratory failure
• Describe the use of ultrasound in cases of sepsis
• Explain the use of ultrasounds in abdominal pain
• Describe the use of ultrasound in trauma cases
• Explain the use of ultrasounds in strokes

Module 9. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

• Explain the process of performing ultrasound-guided intubation
• Describe the technique for vascular cannulation using ultrasound
• Explain the process of performing thoracentesis using ultrasound 
• Describe the technique of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis
• Explain the process of performing paracentesis with ultrasound support
• Explain the process of performing ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture
• Describe the technique for performing ultrasound-guided drainage and probing

Module 10. Clinical Pediatric Ultrasound

• Describe the technical requirements of pediatric ultrasounds
• Explain the examination technique for pediatric ultrasounds
• Describe pediatric sonoanatomy and sonophysiology
• Explain the use of ultrasound in the major pediatric syndromes

Acquire the most up-to-date knowledge in this field of work and apply advanced protocols in this intervention in your day-to-day work"