What is the EDE 2 Bootcamp?
The EDE2 bootcamp is an advanced 4-day hands-on workshop designed for participants to obtain full independent practitioner certification at the end. Prior ultrasound training is suggested but not required. The bootcamp consists of 3 parts:
- EDE2 Precourse and Course covering all content including resuscitation, diagnostic and MSK
- Scans required for CPoCUS IP certification
- Exams required for CPoCUS IP certification
Each bootcamp will only cover the scans and exams required for a specific certification.
- Resuscitation bootcamp covers advanced cardiac (A4C, PSL, PSS), IVC, and advanced lung assessment.
- Diagnostic bootcamp covers gallbladder, bladder imaging, hydronephrosis and renal calculi, leg DVT and ocular scan.
- MSK bootcamp covers shoulder (effusion, dislocation, tear), elbow, hip, knee (effusion, aspiration), long and flat bone (fracture, dislocation), tendon tears, cellulitis, abscess, foreign body.
To get the certification for the other areas, you can join a future bootcamp for “Scan only” and do not have to redo the day 1 EDE2 course.
EDE Precourse
Access to the online mandatory precourse will be sent to participants approximately 4 weeks prior to the bootcamp. The precourse is a critical component for being successful at the course. It is suggested to schedule a minimum of 10 hours for it. It is a mandatory requirement to be completed prior to arrival on the first day. If not completed, you will not be successful at the bootcamp and refunds will not be issued to unsuccessful participants.
EDE2 CME Credits
Kindly refer to your EDE certificate for all Mainpro+ certified credits at: https://edecourse.com/
Time spent completing determinant scans as well as CPOCUS written, visual and practice exams have not been formally reviewed by the CFPC; however it is eligible for non-certified credits. Mainpro+ participants may also earn additional certified credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.
Course Itinerary
- Day 1 – 7:15 am – 6 pm – EDE2 course
- Day 2 – 7:15 am – 6 pm – 40 scanning stations with live models
- Day 3 – 7:15 am – 6 pm – 30 scanning stations with live models, written exams and practical exams
- Day 4 – 7:15 am – 5 pm – Visual Exams and rewrites. Participants will be scheduled in 3 time slots with preference for earlier time slots given to those travelling.
Scanning Stations
Participants will be partnered up at a scanning station. Each participant will have an allotted time to scan the model while their partner observes. The allotted time will start at 8 mins for the first station and will decrease as the bootcamp progresses. Participants will be notified when to switch with their partner and when to move to the next station. Partners will be changed throughout the bootcamp. There may be solo participants depending on overall participant numbers.
Exams
Participants must successfully pass all 3 CPoCUS exams.
- Written Exam to assess knowledge base. The Written Exam is conducted on a computer with a pass score of 85%.
- Practical Exam to assess image generation skills. The Practical Exam is conducted on a standardized patient with a pass score of 100%. The examiner uses a detailed checklist of the essential skills required of all IP candidates. An IP candidate’s training should be sufficient to allow them to pass the Practical exam without any hesitation in performing skills and without any prompting from the examiner.
- Visual Exam to assess image interpretation skills and the ability to integrate POCUS findings into clinical care. The Visual Exam is conducted on a computer with a pass score of 85% and is 3-4 hours long. These exams take place with a CPoCUS instructor using an interactive video presentation. Candidates are shown images and video clips and are asked to interpret images and incorporate findings into case scenarios.
A valid CPoCUS account with up-to-date membership dues is required for the written and visual exams. This is a different login than the EDE2 precourse login.
Exam Rewrites
If required, we will provide one written and one practical exam rewrite opportunity. Any subsequently required written or practical rewrites will be your responsibility to arrange. Visual rewrites will be your responsibility to arrange. We will try to provide you with the names of potential examiners in your location.
Certification
At the end of the first day, you will need to complete a post-course reflective activity and evaluation. When you finish this, you will be able to access your EDE2 Course certificate.
At the end of the bootcamp if the participant has completed all required scans and passed all exams, an application for Independent Practitioner Certification will be submitted to CPoCUS. Please see CPoCUS for more information on IP Certifications.
The bootcamp is designed to provide all requirements (scans, written exam, practical exam and visual exam) needed for certification. However, we are not able to guarantee that a participant will successfully pass each component during the bootcamp.
It remains the responsibility of the participant to complete all precourse learning, achieve all required scans, and pass all required exams before an application of independent practitioner status can be submitted.