Mastering Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Advancing Nursing Practice and Clinical Excellence
Date of Activity: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Venue: ITQAN Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center, Doha, Qatar
Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1291
Format and Activity Type: Workshop
Target Audience: Physicians , Nurse and Allied Health Practitioner
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 2 hours.
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 3) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 4.50 hours.
The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators, and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.
Overall Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Develop skills, attitudes, and values in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) through simulation-based learning to improve clinical reasoning and apply enhanced knowledge to improve patient care outcomes.
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Time
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Topic and Learning Objective
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Speaker’s Name /Designation/Organization
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7am to 7.30am
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Registration
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7.30am to 8am
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Welcoming and Workshop Overview
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Ms. Asmaa Mosa Al-Atey, Assistant Executive Director of Nursing
Dr. Syed Shahid Gelani, Consultant, Emergency Medicine, HMC
Mr. Karim Attallah, Nurse Educator, HMC
Ms. Eman Mohammed, Nurse Educator, HMC
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8am to 8.15am
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Topic:
Introduction to Point of Care Ultrasound
Session Objective
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Explain ultrasound physics, probe selection, machine settings, image acquisition, and patient safety considerations.
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Mr. Ahmed Gharib, Head nurse, HMC
Mr. Ismail Eysa, Nurse Educator, HMC
Mr. Muhammed Rasik, RN, HMC
Mr. Jino Mampalli, Charge nurse, HMC
Mr. Mohaned Salaheldin, RN, HMC
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8.15am to 8.30am
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Topic
Live Demonstration of Ultrasound Fundamentals
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
-Demonstrate machine setup, image acquisition, and scanning techniques
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8.30am to 9.30am
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Station 1:
Bladder Scan
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
-Demonstrate correct techniques for performing a bladder scan
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9.30am to 10am
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Break
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10am to 11am
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Station 2:
Assessing Volume Status using Inferior Vena Cava ultrasound (IVC)
Session Objective
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Perform Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) assessment using US to support evaluation of fluid status
- Integrate IVC assessment into patient care decision-making
- Demonstrate proper IVC measurement techniques
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11am to 1pm
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Station 3
Ultrasound Guided Difficult Vascular Access Cannulation
Session Objective
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate proper ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation techniques
Apply ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques in simulated clinical situations
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1pm to 2pm
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Break
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2pm to 3pm
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Station 4
Enteral Tube Confirmation
Session Objective
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Apply Ultrasound verification of Naso Gastric tube placement
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3pm to 3.45pm
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Case-Based Discussion and Clinical Integration
Session Objectives
Discuss integration of ultrasound findings into evidence-based clinical practice
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3.45pm to 4pm
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Wrap-up and Discussion
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Mr. Karim Attallah, Nurse Educator, HMC
Ms. Eman Mohammed, Nurse Educator, HMC
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