Program Summary
Duration
1 Year
Application Deadline
December 9, 2024
Study Type
Hybrid
Annual Tuition Fees
AED 17,000*
About the Program
The Fundamentals of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate is a one-year program offered by the Postgraduate Medical Education Deanship at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) for health care providers who are interested in enhancing their clinical practice with POCUS. This is a blended program, consisting of engaging online activities combined with face-to-face workshops that will provide comprehensive hands-on experience, with plenty of opportunities for clinical practice at the convenience of your clinical workplace setting supported by feedback from expert faculty. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and clinical skills to confidently use and incorporate POCUS in their daily clinical practice. After the successful completion of the program requirements, graduates will receive the MBRU Fundamentals of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate.
A Message from the Program Director:
Dr. Rasha Buhumaid, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine.
Physician, Nurse or Paramedic Licensed Healthcare Provider
| Professional Background | The candidate must be a physician, or a nurse or a paramedic licensed healthcare provider.
The candidate should have access to an ultrasound machine with image storage capability within their health care setting. |
| Language | The candidate must be able to engage in learning and assessment in English. |
| Experience | Ultrasound prior experience is NOT required. |
| Documents | Updated CV
A 2-minute candidate introduction video to tell us about yourself and why are you interested in this program |
Required Documents
The online application form is the official and only means to request to enroll as a student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. All fields must be carefully filled as per the guides provided. Inaccuracies may lead to disqualifying of your application.
Applicants are advised to:
- Read the entire application form before filling in any details
- Some fields have specific guides in the filling box. Please follow those guides carefully
- Have the following documents scanned in color and ready to upload in PDF format:
- Recent colored photo (with white background in high-resolution format)
- Valid passport copy
- Emirates ID Card – front (if applicable)
- Emirates ID Card – back (if applicable)
- Residency Permit (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical License
- 2-minute Candidate Introduction video (Tell us about yourself and why are you interested in this program?)
You will receive an application number when you create a login account. Please record your application number and use it in all communication with the admissions team. It is the formal unique identifier of your application to MBRU.
Curriculum
This is a one-year hybrid program that will be delivered in 6 modules.
| Module | Modality |
| Theoretical Knowledge Acquisition | Online |
| Skill Development | Face-to-face |
| Practice in Clinical workplace | Learner’s Workplace |
| Skills Refreshment | Face-to-face |
| Complete e-portfolio | Learner’s Workplace |
| Competency assessment | Face-to-face |
Tuition Fees
| Application fee | AED 150 + AED 12.5 (5% VAT). Non-refundable. Due at the time of application |
| Tuition fee | AED 17,000. Due at the time of accepting the admission offer letter |
*Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and due at the time of submitting the application.
Tuition Fee Refund Policy
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- 100% of the total fee is refunded if withdrawal is before the official beginning of the program.
- 50% of the total fees are refunded if withdrawal is before the end of the second week of module 1.
- No refund after the end of the second week of module 1.
- A full refund is possible in cases of
- A state-wide resolution such as visa restrictions
- Late university regulations such as suspension/cancellation of a program
- The refund policy excludes the following:
- Application fee
- Tuition fee in the event of dismissal for disciplinary reasons.
Academic Calendar
| 2024 Academic Calendar |
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|---|---|---|
| Dates | Activity | Venue |
| January 2, 2025 | Program starts | |
| January 2 – 23, 2025 | Phase 1: Complete Online Modules | Online |
| January 17 – 18, 2025 | Phase 2: 2-day Face to Face Course | MBRU |
| January 25 – May 29, 2025 | Phase 3: Self-directed Skills Practice | Trainee clinical site |
| May 16 – 18, 2025 | Phase 4: 2-day Face to Face course | MBRU |
| June 1 – December 29, 2025 | Phase 5: Self-directed skills practice and completion of the online portfolio | Trainee clinical site |
| January 9, 2026 | Phase 6: Assessment | MBRU |
Additional Information
- Once the candidate accepts the offer letter and pays the tuition fee, he/she can only apply once to postpone joining the program to the next cohort. An official request to postpone joining the program should be sent to the program coordinator two weeks prior to the start date of module 1 of the program.
- Once the program starts, trainees can request to freeze the program for a maximum of 2 months and re-join to complete the rest of training from the point they stopped.
- The grades earned for this program will be derived based on the following (10% online quizzes, 40% e-Portfolio, 50% final competency assessment). Trainees must obtain minimum of 70% to be certified.
- Trainees could appeal the result of the final competency assessment if challenges related to technical or operational issues arise during the examination.
- Trainees who do not pass the final competency assessment will be granted a maximum of two re-sit attempts at the subsequent years with the next cohorts.
- Trainees in this program will follow the student Code of Conduct, and Rights & Responsibilities set in MBRU Student Handbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program aimed at?
This program is intended for practicing healthcare providers (interns, residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, and paramedics) who want to learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound. The program is geared primarily towards providers who care for acutely ill patients. The program is not intended for radiographers or radiology technicians.
What ultrasound applications will I learn in this program?
The program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills in 5 basic POCUS applications, namely Lung, Cardiac, Trauma, First Trimester and Abdominal Aorta.
How long will the program take to complete?
One year of study delivered in a hybrid blended format over 6 modules.