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Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is an essential skill for identifying and managing pleural disease. These BTS resources are designed to support you in achieving Primary TUS Operator status.
The resources are designed to reduce variation in training, support local and regional teaching models, and ensure all respiratory professionals can access high quality learning.
These resources are open to all healthcare professionals working towards Primary TUS Operator status, including respiratory specialty trainees, nurses, physician associates, and advanced clinical practitioners. You don't need to be a BTS member to access them.
Online theory modules
Five self-paced modules covering everything you need to know before attending a hands-on practical course:
- Physics of ultrasound
- Normal anatomy and scanning technique
- Pleural procedure safety
- Chest ultrasound pathology
- Legal, governance, and risk management
The modules are aligned to BTS learning objectives and are designed to be completed before you attend a face-to-face practical course, so you can make the most of your hands-on time.
Resources for trainers
If you are planning or delivering a local practical course, you can read the BTS minimum standards for practical training without registering, in appendix 2 of this document. These include course objectives as well as suggested content and format.
The training resources available after registering include a supporting bank of ultrasound images to use in your teaching. We are happy to list any non-commercial practical courses on the BTS website to help learners find appropriate training opportunities.
These resources are intended as educational tools for you to use to support your own learning and there is no formal certificate of completion.
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You can register at any point during the year.
You will need to register to receive access and there is no fee for BTS members. Non-members are encouraged to register, and the fee is £30. You can register at any point during the year.
Trainers will also need to register to access the file with supplementary material to support course delivery.
These resources are intended as educational tools for you to use to support your own learning and there is no formal certificate of completion
Please refer to this document that outlines the following:
- The rational and background for the work.
- The learning objectives for the theory modules.
- BTS minimum standards for practical thoracic ultrasound courses (see appendix 2 of this document).
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The resources are aimed at all members of the multi-professional team who are working to achieve primary operator status, as outlined in the BTS training standards.
You will need to register to receive access and there is no fee for BTS members. Non-members are encouraged to register, and the fee is £30.
Trainers will also need to register to access the file with supplementary material to support course delivery.
These resources are intended as educational tools for you to use to support your own learning and there is no formal certificate of completion.
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BTS Member: free
Non-member: £30
You will have access to the resources from the date of booking. There is no end date.If you have previously booked, you can access the resources here.
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