CRD: Exploring the Use of Diagnostic Point-of-Care Lung and Thoracic Ultrasound by Physiotherapists: From Principles to Practice

Overview

Healthcare practitioners will acquire information on the basics of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and how it can be used for cardiorespiratory assessment and management. Emerging evidence surrounding PT-performed POCUS and training options, and challenges for expanding POCUS use among Canadian physiotherapists will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the basics of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), including how the device works and its imaging capabilities.
2. Identify situations where physiotherapists can use POCUS for cardiorespiratory assessment and management.
3. Discuss evidence related to physiotherapy use of POCUS.
4. Discuss future prospects, training options, and challenges for expanding POCUS use among Canadian physiotherapists.

Instructor Biography

Dr. Anastasia (Annie) Newman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, contributing to the Physiotherapy and Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities programs. A clinically trained physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in critical care, she also serves as a clinical instructor, teaching inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to graduate students.

Cost

• Free for CRD members
• CPA and Non-CPA members $30.00 (+tax)