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Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma Ultrasound (FAST)

Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma Ultrasound (FAST)

Course Description

This half-day course will orient the provider to the indications for and limitations of focused assessment by sonography in trauma. Through lectures, case presentations, and hands-on training, practicing physicians and surgical residents will learn how and when to perform a focused assessment with sonography in trauma ultrasound and thoracic ultrasound.

Prerequisite:  Ultrasound Essentials for Surgeons (USES) on-demand course must be completed by registrants, at the discretion of the course chair(s). Note: All exported courses must have at least a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, and at least (1) NUF member on staff as faculty.

Verification of Completion

This course does provide AMA PRA Category 4 CME Credit ™, Verification Level II.

Pricing Information

The FAST course is available for purchase at a fee of $975. In addition, participant fees are set at $195 (MDs/DOs) and $160 (Residents/other learners).

Purchase and Registration Forms

The purchase and registration forms are available by clicking the link below. Please email a completed application to the Skills Courses Administrator at ljenkins@facs.org or to the general email at skillscourses@facs.org.

Course Application & Purchase Form

Contact information

For more information regarding the details of this course, verification level, pricing information, and the purchase and registration form, please send an email to skillscourses@facs.org.