Emergency ultrasound training instructs participants in ultrasound physics and provides an overview of the human anatomy, according to The Emergency Ultrasound Course, an online ultrasound resource. Trainees become familiar with obstetrics/gynecological ultrasound, transvaginal sonography, and the responsibilities of emergency ultrasound operators.
To perform emergency ultrasound procedures adeptly, physicians use the tools of the trade. Training sessions teach how to use tools and equipment such as hypodermic needles, compression bands, and patient immobilizing devices, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET OnLine). Participants also hone their skills with X-ray darkroom equipment and supplies.
O*NET OnLine notes that emergency ultrasound training sessions target various medical professions, including X-ray technologists, mammography specialists, computed tomography radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technicians.