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Pre-and post course questionnaire to help measure your learning objectives
We ask a series of questions which will help you to judge your perceived level of clinical confidence at performing a comprehensive abdominal ultrasound survey both before you start the course and on completion.
We want to see you progress and show you how far you've come in our 6-month programme!
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Access to Aspire UCS comprehensive 'The Full Monty' online video course
Our popular comprehensive online video course covering the fundamentals of ultrasound controls and image optimisation, demonstrations on how to scan individual abdominal structures included in a full abdominal survey as well as basic ultrasound-guided needle techniques.
This video course really is the 'Full Monty' and guaranteed to get you ready for action!
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Six-month access to the 'Aspire UCS 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Survey' technique workbook
Illustrated workbook, breaking down our full abdominal survey into 8 manageable step-by-step elements, helping you to build on clinical confidence as you progress on to each step.
We don't rush this one, we need you to be super-confident in your techniques before moving on to the next step.
By the end of the programme you will be ready to perform a full survey using a comprehensive and consistent scan technique.
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Invitation to a regular weekly, 30-minute, group mentorship virtual meetings
Regular weekly group meetings led by an Aspire UCS Angel, Structured learning objective discussions, informal Q&A, Technique Tips and Tricks and sooooo much more!
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Our 'SOYS" Whats App community support group
This versatile social media platform allows our 'SOYS' members to interact with one another in an informal, safe, relaxed and supportive manner, sharing any concerns or queries they may come across regarding their ultrasound systems, image optimisation skills and technique tips and tricks. Whether you are a passive learner or an interactive one, all parties can benefit from the input from one another and a host of Aspire UCS mentors.
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Our 2-Day 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Practical Workshop
This relaxed and informal two-day workshop is designed to enable our 'Sonographer on Your Shoulder' (SOYS) members consolidate all the online resource information with the practical hands on techniques taught and develop a strong community relationship within the SOYS WhatsApp support group.
Our aim for the workshop is to ensure that all our members get to know us and one another, leaving the workshop feeling fully supported along every step of their learning journey.
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The Aspire UCS 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Poster
Our popular Aspire 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Survey poster has been revamped!
This poster serves as a useful aide memoire of which structures are included in each of the 8-steps.
The poster is given out at the 2-day 'SOYS' workshop, along with other hardcopy learning materials.
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Optional weekly 1:1 30 min 'Turning Point' virtual meeting to discuss any individual underlying issues
Members of the 'Sonographer on your Shoulder' group have the option to book in for a free 30 minute 1:1 virtual meeting.
Perfect the the awkward questions you didn't want to share in the group or when you need us to help you with your ultrasound system!
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Aspire UCS Complimentary Learning Tools
Aspire UCS have developed a range of clinical assessment tools designed to support those on their ultrasound learning journey as well encouraging a high-quality ultrasound service delivery model to support a thriving business. We include our 'Abdominal Ultrasound Learning Objectives' chart and our 'Clinical Logbook Template' in this virtual training package to enable the learner to review and reflect on their learning outcomes and provide an opportunity for competency sign off by either a local, in-house ultrasound mentor or an Aspire UCS mentor (if appropriate).