
In-person training in Belgium
Upon request (min. 4 pers)
Become an echography expert with a deeper knowledge of ultrasound settings as you learn to assess AV-Fistula maturation, cannulate difficult AV-Fistulas, and discover complications using ultrasound.
During the training, you will be able to put theory into practice and work on your knowledge and skills by training on realistic artificial arms at various stations. We will bear in mind each participant’s level of experience. The chronological transition of the training ensures that the knowledge acquired can be immediately put into practice.
- Principles of ultrasound, echo waves, and the creation of an image (theory)
- All B-mode settings to create a clear image (theory and practice)
- Performing ultrasound-guided cannulation on an advanced-level AV-Fistula (practice)
- Principles of the doppler effect (theory)
- All color doppler settings to create a clear image (theory and practice)
- Assessing AV-Fistula maturation (theory and practice)
- Detecting AV-Fistula complications using ultrasound (theory and practice)
- Pre- and post-learning by provided online tools
Who should attend?
- Novice dialysis nurses with less than three years of work experience
- Nurses with little or no experience with ultrasound
- All nurses without dialysis experience
- Experienced nurses requiring dialysis re-certification
This course can be hosted in 3 different languages: English, French or Dutch.
These trainings are given in our iMEP building in Mechelen, upon request (min. 4 pers).
If you are interested to attend this course, please fill in your details below so we can contact you and organize your training.