Hands-On Ultrasound Education (HOUSE) AMB - Vancouver
Learn how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the rural setting with our Ultrasound for Ambulatory Care course. Topics include: bones, soft tissue, MSK, DVT, ocular, procedures.
What will I learn?
- How to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Skills to enhance your practice
- Applications to expedite diagnosis and treatment of urgent or life-threatening conditions
What to expect?
The Hands-On Ultrasound Education Program delivers innovative content and on-site learning.
Part 1: Online
Learners complete online modules prior to on-site learning.
Part 2: Hands-on Workshop (Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway), 711 W. Broadway, Heather St, Vancouver, BC)
On-site learning, including practice using live models and simulation equipment.
Eligibility: This course is only offered to actively practicing physicians, midwives and NPs, with priority given to those practicing in BC RSA communities. This means that at this time we are unfortunately unable to accommodate any physicians/midwives/NPs located elsewhere, and/or non-physician or NP healthcare providers who may be interested in the course. Thank you for your understanding. If you are interested in this course and do not meet the criteria, please let us know by emailing us at @email and we can contact you if we open up additional spots.
| Physicians and Specialists | $2,200 |
NPs and Midwives Please email the UBC CPD House team at @email for the discount code. | $1,950 |
Registrants who are planning to register for both the HOUSE AMB (Nov 21) and HOUSE OB (Nov 22) courses can receive an exclusive $200 discount on the total registration fee. The discount only applies to the Physician rate. Please email the HOUSE team at @email for more details and to receive your discount code.
- All prices are in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies to all registration fees.
- Registration includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, access to online modules, in-person workshop participation.
- Cancellations: No refunds or transfers, unless you cancel in writing to @email by Fri, Sep 25, 2026. The HOUSE program reserves the right to cancel up to 1-month prior to the course date.
New rural physicians may be eligible for funding to attend the event with the New Rural Physician CME Program. Read the specific criteria for this funding avenue. For program inquiries, please contact REAP.Physicians@ubc.ca.
Hands-On Ultrasound Education is developed and delivered by the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Division of Rural Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in partnership with the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, with funding support from the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues.
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 10.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.