Description
Program Objectives
The HALO (High Acuity Low Opportunity) procedural workshop will consist of the following
Head:
- Transcranial Ultrasound
- Burr Hole
- Lateral Canthotomy
- Endotracheal Tube PlacementÂ
- Cricothyroidotomy
Chest:
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Thoracentesis
- Internal DefibrillationÂ
- Pericardiocentesis
- ED Thoracotomy
- Clam Shell
Abdomen & Pelvis:
- Blakemore Tube Placement
- Suprapubic Catheter Insertion
- Pelvic Packing (ATLS)
- Resuscitative Hysterotomy
- Paracentesis
Based on the appropriateness of the cadaver procedures may vary from course to course.
**This course uses a novel approach to cadaveric vessels to allow for a high fidelity simulation environment. Please note at this course and there will be no certification or CME credits ***
Location
Health Science Centre
3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB
Dates & Times
September 22, 2025
07:30–18:00
Food & Refreshments
Lunch is included with admission and will be provided to all participants each day of the event.
Admission Cost
Cost includes the Halo materials
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received less than 42 days (6 weeks) from the first course day of the course will not be eligible for any credit, refund or transfer. Please see the FAQs page for our full cancellation policy.
Prairie PoCUS reserves the right to cancel a course 28 days (4 weeks) prior to the first day of a course if we have not received a minimum number of registrations. If this does occur, participants will have the option to move their registration to a future date or receive a full refund.




