Department of Emergency Medicine – Ultrasound Guided Procedures Course – December 16, 2026

Course Description

The Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Course is a hands-on educational program designed for emergency and critical care physicians who want to develop practical skills in high-yield ultrasound-guided procedures.

Participants will learn the core principles of ultrasound mechanics, artifact recognition, needle visualization, anatomical orientation and procedural safety.

The course includes hands-on scanning of live models for anatomical orientation and landmark identification, followed by practical needle guidance and procedural training using specialized simulators, task trainers and cadavers.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply ultrasound guidance to high-yield procedures including:
  • Central venous catheterization
  • Difficult peripheral IV access
  • Thoracentesis
  • Paracentesis
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Arthrocentesis
• Apply principles of procedural safety during ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Demonstrate optimal dynamic needle visualization using both in-plane and out-of-plane techniques.
• Identify relevant vascular and fluid anatomy using ultrasound.
• Apply core principles of ultrasound mechanics and artifact recognition.
• Use ultrasound to support anatomical orientation and procedural landmarking.

Course Format

This course provides a practical, hands-on learning experience that includes:

• Focused instruction on ultrasound mechanics and artifact recognition.
• Needle visualization techniques.
• Hands-on scanning of live models for anatomical orientation and landmarking.
• Hands-on needle guidance.
• Procedural practice using specialized simulators and task trainers.
• Procedural practice using cadavers.

Pre-Course Preparation

Pre-course educational content will be provided to participants upon registration.

Participants are encouraged to review the materials before attending their selected session.

Registration Options

Please select one session when registering.

Morning Session

December 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Maximum 12 participants

Afternoon Session

December 16, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Maximum 12 participants

Both sessions offer the same course content.

Location

Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility (CLSF) and Anatomy Laboratory

University of Manitoba
Brodie Centre
727 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Important Course Information

This is a hands-on procedural course involving the use of:

• Live models
• Ultrasound simulators
• Task trainers
• Cadavers

Participants should be prepared to take part in supervised practical scanning and procedural exercises during the course.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more than 6 weeks from the course date will receive a FULL refund, minus a $150 administration fee. Cancellations within 4-6 weeks of the course will receive a 50% refund, minus a $150 administration fee. No refunds for cancellations received withing 4 weeks of the course date. If the registrant/resident (or program) is able to find a replacement to take the course in the place of the registrant who cancelled, the registration fee can be transferred to the new participant.

The responsibility to find a replacement lies solely with the resident or program. The Department of Emergency Medicine reserves the right to cancel any course up to the week prior to the course date. Registrants will be notified by email. A full refund will be issued for any cancelled course. The Department of Emergency Medicine is not responsible for any costs, including but not limited to, airline or hotel fees or penalties.

Costs of transaction refund will be additional.

Questions?

For questions regarding the course or registration, please contact:

Anthony Ochoa
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Manitoba

Email: ultrasound.emergencymedicine@umanitoba.ca